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Tenants are increasingly favoring newer office buildings as employers adapt workspaces post-pandemic, according to a report from Avison Young. The demand for premium office space in Vancouver remains strong, with sublease vacancy rates significantly reduced. The downtown vacancy rate has dropped to 15.3%, and AAA office space availability has decreased to 12.2%. The report also…

As tax season approaches, it's crucial to ensure your insurance premiums are paid tax efficiently and comply with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines. For unincorporated individuals, premiums are paid with after-tax dollars, while incorporated physicians can deduct premiums depending on the insurance type. Benefits from negotiated payments are taxable, and life insurance premiums may…

This custom-built, multi-level home in a quiet cul-de-sac in Upper Lonsdale, North Vancouver, offers great value. The main floor features new floorings in the living and dining rooms, along with an open-concept kitchen, family room, and eating area that leads to a deck and yard, ideal for summer entertaining. The upper level has three bedrooms…

Vancouver's Broadway plan includes strong tenant protections, such as the right-of-first-refusal for displaced renters to return at old or below-market rents, and compensation during redevelopment. The city's Renters Advisory Committee seeks to extend these protections citywide. However, industry groups warn this could hinder development and worsen the rental shortage. The city council will review options…

New residential listings increased by three percent in March 2025, with 3,214 new listings recorded. Residential sales remained steady, totaling 1,143 units, an 11.9 percent rise from last year. Active listings reached 8,374, an 8.3 percent year-over-year increase. In the Kootenay and Boundary region, sales rose five percent to 251, with 479 new listings, a…