Housing

Historic Oak Bay mansion built in 1912 for sale at an astounding $11.5M (PHOTOS)

With gardens created by the Butchart family!

BC reveals plan to develop over 100,000 new homes to help ease housing crisis

As well as make homes more affordable!

New Indigenous supportive housing in Vic West to shelter 45 houseless people

It is one of three supportive housing builds in the region.
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Victoria’s average rental costs decrease for the first time this month

Every little bit helps!
Real estate

130 affordable rental and supportive open in Victoria and Langford

The units aim to address the housing crisis.

Great Canadian Superstore proposed for former Mayfair Lanes property in Saanich

The site was vacant for 16 years!

Former addict believes drug decriminalization will not be as effective as anticipated in Victoria

“Treatment and detox are the furthest thing from their minds right now.”

New condo development breaking ground in Esquimalt where the Cambie once stood

The Cask & Keg will be returning.
One-bedroom rates in Victoria are on the up

Victoria housing prices rise despite prices dropping by nearly 12% across BC

It’s dropping everywhere else, of course. 😠

Victoria could see a 9% property tax increase to combat inflation

The police budget has also increased by nearly 9%.

Here’s how much yearly income you need to get a mortgage in Victoria

“It’s never been so unaffordable to buy a home.”

BC creates $500 million fund to purchase affordable rental housing buildings

To prevent “renoviction.”

This 5 bedroom, 12 bathroom Oak Bay home could be yours for just under...

It’s also got five bedrooms and three kitchens!

Here’s a list of Greater Victoria’s most expensive properties this year

Not surprisingly, an Oak Bay home tops the list.

Here’s how much your Vancouver Island home is worth this year: BC Assessment

You can check your assessment online!
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BC gets funding boost in effort to help combat landlord/tenant disputes

The $15.6 million injection will bring in 50 new full-time employees.

Greater Victoria’s affordable housing projects will build 2,600 homes over the next five years

They’re dropping a cool $26.8 million in the new year.

22.2% increase: Victoria’s rental prices continue to skyrocket year-after-year (REPORT)

Currently, the average one bedroom costs $2,150!

Mayor and developers break ground on 235 ‘much-needed’ rental units in Central Saanich

On the site that Marigold Nursery occupied for 53 years.

Construction underway on tiny-shelter village in Port Alberni

There will be 30 homes for people experiencing homelessness.

20-storey building dedicated to affordable housing coming to Pandora Avenue

It will include 158 rental units and a childcare space.

Victoria’s basic living wage has reached an all time high of $24.29 per hour

Nearly $4 an hour more than last year.

‘Eviction came as a shock’: Cook Street family forced from their home of 22...

The building owner used the Landlord Use clause.
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BC to cap rent increases to 2% in 2023 due to rising inflation

The rent cap could save BC residents upwards of $816 next year.

Former seniors home to make way for 137 affordable rental units in Esquimalt

Out with the old, in with the new.

Here’s a look at Vancouver Island’s first dementia village (PHOTOS)

Construction is now underway.

Oak Bay mansion sells for $13.1M making it Vancouver Island’s priciest home sale

It boasts five “bedroom suites” and eight bathrooms.

Engineer behind unsafe highrise in Langford faces fines, license revocation

In 2019, tenants already living in the building were forced to vacate.

Construction underway on new affordable housing complex in James Bay (PHOTOS)

Bringing close to 100 rental homes to the area.

New development bringing nearly 100 homes to seniors in Saanich

The units are deemed affordable and geared to those 55 and older.

New residence for women fleeing violence and homelessness coming to Victoria

Construction is now underway.

Family of 4 celebrates their new affordable home in North Saanich

"We no longer have to worry about where we can live."

Oak Bay locals hope to see current supportive housing used for Ukrainian refugees

The municipality is seeking non-profits to help operate the two properties.

17 photos of this luxury Vancouver Island Lottery home you could WIN (PHOTOS)

This prize package also includes a brand new car, $175K and $50K in furniture! 😲

New legislation speeds up affordable housing construction in Victoria

It’ll remove about 9 months off the project timeline.

Massive new development will bring hundreds of rental units to View Royal

Down the road from Victoria General.

University Heights redevelopment still on track despite new ownership

The project proposes hundreds of rental apartments for Saanich.

Province bringing 100 complex-care housing spaces to Greater Victoria

Geared to people with mental-health and substance-use challenges.

Construction underway on Victoria’s new supportive housing project

Around 40 homes will help shelter the area's homeless.

Rent on the rise: One-bedroom in Victoria nearly 12% higher year-over-year

While rental rates for a two-bedroom jumped an average of 15%.

Victoria’s average house price up over 20% year-over-year

As inventory dropped.

Developers eye Victoria’s historic BC Power Commission Building for new hotel, residences

The existing landmark will be renovated with an 18-storey tower built on top.

The benchmark price for a single-family home in Victoria hit $1,109,400 last month

The city’s real estate supply remains low as prices climb.

BC motels purchased to house homeless during pandemic receive auditor’s approval

The province acquired four properties in Victoria.

6 reasons why you’ll want to make the move to downtown Langford

Everything you need, all in one place. 🙌

Take a look inside Downtown Langford’s first high-rise condo development (RENDERINGS)

270 new condos, 10,000 sq. ft. of amenities and a central location. 🙌

Co-living development looks to ease the strain on Victoria’s rental market

54 pods will feature shared in-suite kitchens and an ensuite for most bedrooms.