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November 2025 Presale Report: Launch Activity Rises, Yet Sales Stay Subdued

November 05, 2025

“ October is historically the second busiest time for new presale launches aside from the Spring. Although we saw six new projects come to market, the absorption and general level of interest is well below long term averages. Even with another 0.25% rate cut in October, there has been little change

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March 2024 Presale Report: A Wave of Anticipated Presale Launches

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“In line with the resale market, the volume of new presale supply increased month-over-month, matching typical seasonality. On our active sites, foot traffic and deal activity are generally increasing, giving us confidence going into the Spring. We anticipate new project launches to double from

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BC’s New Flipping Tax and the Implications on Presale Investments

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In late February, the provincial government announced its intention to institute the BC home flipping tax, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The tax, part of the Provincial Budget 2024, targets income from properties sold within two years of purchase in British Columbia, aiming to discourage

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Seller's Markets Emerge in Metro Vancouver Resale

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The Renting Dilemma: Unveiling Metro Vancouver's Rising Costs and Gaps

1 year

As rent prices climb and vacancy rates remain consistently below the national average, the evolving rental market is poised to take center stage in Vancouver's real estate discussions throughout 2024. Join us as we break down the challenges and opportunities shaping the region's rental landscape

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Discoveries and Insights from MLA Canada’s First Residential Developer Survey

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Traditionally, the MLA Intel Report has included a breakdown of the presale activity over the past year as well as forecasting for the year ahead. However, as MLA Canada looks to find new ways to best serve our clients, our content and focus have continued to evolve. This year, a new source of

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Tackling the Housing Crunch: Outcome of the 2024 UBCM Summit

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The recent Union of the BC Municipalities (UBCM) 2024 housing summit created a critical moment to collectively address British Columbia's acute housing crisis. The summit took place in Vancouver in mid-February and brought together all three levels of government—federal, provincial, and local—to

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Unintended Consequences of Kelowna's Stricter Short-Term Rental Regulations

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In a recent decision, Kelowna's municipal government has taken a hard stance on short-term rentals, ushering in a wave of unintended consequences affecting various stakeholders in the community. While the move aims to address housing supply issues and affordability concerns, its repercussions have

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Calgary's Boom: Population, Prices, and Potential

1 year

Calgary's real estate market is going to have a lot of eyes on it in 2024. It’s clear an evolution is unfolding, fueled by dynamic shifts in migration patterns, economic activities, and a burgeoning population. These trends are changing the makeup of the city and redefining affordability and

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February 2024 Trending Topic: Rental Market Roundtable

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In this month's Trending Topic, our hosts, Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer, are joined by real estate veteran Ashley Judd, as they delve into the dynamics of the rental market and uncover critical insights. The overarching theme revolves around the delicate balance of supply and demand, with