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See all newsBC Real Estate Association (BCREA)
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Watch BCREA's November 17th webinar. (1 minute read)
Advocacy
Friday, November 21, 2025
Read the paper and register for BCREA's free November 17 webinar on the subject. (1 minute read)
Regulations
Tuesday, November 04, 2025
Find out why radon gas can be dangerous to your health, and what you can do about it. (2 minute read)
Events
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Panelists Eugen Klein, Tony Letvinchuk, and Cory Wright delivered an engaging session at PacificWest 2025. (1 munute read)
Advocacy
Thursday, October 09, 2025
BCREA's press conference and resulting media coverage is raising support for a Permanent Provincial Housing Policy Roundtable. (1 minute read)
Advocacy
Thursday, October 02, 2025
Learn more about the industry-led call for a Permanent Provincial Housing Policy Roundtable in BC. (1 minute read)
Education
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The latest news video looks at your options to fill three extra PDP hours needed to renew your membership starting January 1, 2026. (1:20 minute video)
Taxes
Thursday, September 04, 2025
Share with clients this easy guide to property-related taxes that may affect them as an owner and when selling their home. (2 minute read)
Education
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Learn more about the change from 18 to 21 PDP hours starting in 2026. (1 minute read)
Alerts and warnings
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Be vigilant if you're contacted by this individual. (1 minute read)
Legislation
Friday, July 25, 2025
Learn more about recent changes to BC's mortgage rules. (1 minute read)
BCREA
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Learn more about BCREA's July 2025 standard forms update. (1 minute read)
Education
Friday, June 27, 2025
Learn more about our new PDP-accredited course that helps you provide informed guidance to clients interested in sustainable and resilient homes. (1 minute read; 1:57 minute video)
Education
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Self-directed learning opportunities for new or seasoned commercial REALTORS®. (1 minute read)
GVR
Friday, June 13, 2025
Watch our video recap of the highlights of GVR CEO Jeff King's 2025 midyear CEO report. (2:20 minute video)
Taxes
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Property taxes are due in early July. Here's what your clients need to know. (3 minute read)
Advocacy
Thursday, May 29, 2025
The speech addressed several key areas, including housing affordability and the immediate and critical need to build a strong, resilient housing sector. (3 minute read)
Advocacy
Thursday, May 29, 2025
We worked with BCREA to advocate for reforms to the provincial government's short-term rental regulations. (2 minute read)
Education
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Watch our video to learn more about the new PDP course on health and wellness. (1 minute read; 2:11 minute video)
Education
Thursday, March 27, 2025
As a Realtor, learn why DEI is vital for strong client relationships, professional excellence, and more equitable housing. (1 minute read)
Education
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Learn about GVR's new course offerings covering AI, DEI, mental health, zoning, and climate resilience. (2 minute read)
GVR
Thursday, February 06, 2025
Help your clients understand the value of working with a Realtor by showing them our professional obligations. (1 minute read)
Education
Wednesday, February 05, 2025
Learn more about options to earn PDP hours at any time. (1 minute read)
Education
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Today we examine the variety of PDP options available to you in 2025. (1:46 minute video)
Taxes
Friday, January 10, 2025
BCREA created resources for REALTORS® to help you understand the new Home Flipping Tax. (2 minute read)
Regulations
Thursday, January 09, 2025
Understand your professional, legal, and ethical requirements when advertising as a REALTOR®.
GVR
Friday, November 01, 2024
Our latest video news feature touches on the top things you need to know heading into November. (2:08 minute video)
Advocacy
Monday, October 07, 2024
BCREA is calling for major housing tax reform aimed at increasing affordability and fairness in the province. (2 minute read)
Education
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
There are lots of ways to fulfill your PDP requirements. (1 minute read)
Urban Planning
Thursday, September 12, 2024
The designs comply with the 2024 BC Building Code and are aimed to reduce costs and build time. (2 minute read)
Legislation
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Watch our latest GVR real estate news video segment covering the amendments coming to the Residential Tenancy Act. (1 minute read; 1:19 minute video)
Legislation
Thursday, August 01, 2024
This measure extends the mortgage amortization period from 25 to 30 years for first-time buyers of newly built homes. (2 minute read)
Advocacy
Thursday, July 25, 2024
The two organizations drafted a letter to the provincial government outlining these issues along with recommendations to fix them. (5 minute read)
GVR
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Fillable complaint forms are now available on WEBForms. (1 minute read)
GVR
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Watch our new GVR real estate news video segment covering the August 1 Rules of Cooperation changes. (1 minute read; 2:36 minute video)
Property Management
Thursday, July 04, 2024
New rules require BC landlords use a web portal to create eviction notices starting July 18, 2024, alongside new requirements. (3 minute read)
GVR
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Your guide to finding the department or person you need to contact at GVR. (1 minute read)
Taxes
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Understanding GST is essential for Greater Vancouver REALTORS® to properly advise clients on real estate transactions. (2 minute read)
MLS® Info
Tuesday, June 04, 2024
Here's what you need to know about room measurments and square footage for your listings. (1 minute read)
Technology
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The new Building Permit Hub aims to reduce costly delays. (2 minute read)
Legislation
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The pre-sale buyers were awarded damages totalling $13,093,900. (2 minute read)
Cost saving programs
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Your clients may be eligible for up to $24,000 in rebates. (3 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Read Kim's farewell message in the Ethics Guy's last column. (6 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The new Home Suite Home program aims to encourage property owners to add a secondary suite to their home. (3 minute read)
Taxes
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Want to know more about the PTT? Check out this fact sheet. (7 minute read)
Legislation
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
What is the Competition Act and why does it matter to you? (2 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, May 09, 2024
Strata corporations can no longer indefinitely defer strata depreciation reports. (2 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, May 09, 2024
Kim takes a look back, and forward, at the professionalism landscape in real estate. (12 minute read)
Taxes
Thursday, May 02, 2024
What changes are coming to the capital gains tax, and how will it affect you and your clients? (4 minute read)
Organized Real Estate
Thursday, May 02, 2024
See what our regulator, BCFSA, is prioritizing in the next two years. (2 minute read)
FINTRAC
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Learn how FINTRAC has expanded its API reporting portal. (2 minute read)
Taxes
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Need to know more about GST and how its applied in real estate? This fact sheet will help. (7 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Kim discusses the relief you can get from writing, but not sending, an 'angry letter'. (3 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, April 18, 2024
These proposed amendments look to restrict rent increases, resolve rental disputes faster, and more. (3 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Read our breakdown of the Federal Budget 2024: Fairness for every generation. (6 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Kim provides updates on some of the professionalism initiatives we're working on. (4 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The BC government will begin taxing the profit on homes sold within two years of purchase, beginning 2025. (3 minute read)
Regulations
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Learn about new government regulations clarifying exemptions for short-term rentals coming in May. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, April 04, 2024
The strategy is to build a more flood-resilient province, with communities working together to prepare for and respond to flooding. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, April 04, 2024
Two Richmond planners summarized what's been happening in Richmond and what to expect in the coming years to 70 REALTORS®. (4 minute read)
Government Policy
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Premier Eby outlined his housing plans at BCREA's GL Days, emphasizing government's role in affordability. (4 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Kim looks at the ways of cancelling a listing contract, and the considerations you should be aware of. (6 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The bill aims to reduce housing project costs on First-Nation-owned lands, potentially boosting housing supply. (2 minute read)
Advocacy
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Recommendations include creating a Provincial Housing Roundtable and replacing the Home Buyer Rescission Period. (3 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Kim discusses a member's question around IDRPOs - can they be instituted at any time? (6 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Affordable housing was the top priority in BC Budget 2024. (5 minute read)
Property Management
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Learn how BC Rent Bank can help renters facing financial challenges. (1 minute read)
FINTRAC
Thursday, February 29, 2024
CREA recently updated some FINTRAC forms and templates. (1 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Kim reviews the relevant standards around strata documents and whether the information they contain is private. (5 minute read)
Government Policy
Friday, February 23, 2024
Here's a summary of the new housing measures in the BC budget announced on February 22, 2024. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The new BC Builds program will provide nearly $5 billion in funding for middle-income building projects. (4 minute read)
FINTRAC
Thursday, February 15, 2024
CREA has clarified with FINTRAC that mere posting services aren't subject to the regime. ( 4 minute read)