Fara Ghafari, 88 West Realty
Fara Ghafari is a licensed real estate agent as well as a REALTOR® in CREA and an expert in rental and for-sale properties at 88 West Realty.
Fara Ghafari is a licensed real estate agent as well as a REALTOR® in CREA and an expert in rental and for-sale properties at 88 West Realty.
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More Rental Options Open Up Across B.C.’s Major Markets
Vacancy rates in major British Columbia cities rose in 2025, with Greater Vancouver reaching its highest level in over 30 years due to slower population growth and outflows of non-permanent residents. Vancouver's purpose-built rental vacancy was 3.7%, with rents rising modestly. Victoria's vacancy hit its highest since 1999 at 3.3%, with rent growth accelerating. Increased […]
BC Housing: End-of-Year Dip Masks 2026 Boom
B.C. posted upside resale surprises despite affordability pressure lingering. Sales dip about 4% by end-2025 before momentum flips. Strong rebound forecasted: sales jump 18% in 2026. Another 10% sales gain follows in 2027, slower but healthier. Prices recover gradually, rising about 4% annually post-reset.
B.C. is home to the second most cities with highest rents in Canada
Rent prices in B.C. remain among the highest in Canada despite declines. Vancouver leads with the priciest one-bedroom median rent at $2,450, down nearly 6% year-over-year, and two-bedrooms at $3,300, down 5.7%. Victoria saw the largest drops, with one-bedroom rents down 7.2% and two-bedrooms down 8.6%. Ontario has the most cities in the top rent […]
Bill meant to speed up housing approvals passes second reading in B.C. legislature
A bill in B.C. aims to speed up building approvals by allowing local governments to accept technical reports from certified professionals without additional review, except for incomplete work or complaints. Supported by the NDP, it faces opposition from Conservatives and others who argue local review is a safeguard. Proponents say it reduces delays and costs, […]