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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links Ucluelet: Approvals proceeding for 212 residential units on a 24.8 acre property Tofino: Proposed renovation to the Municipal Hall may begin in February. Campbell River: Adult Care Society is proposing a 4 storey building for...
New Home Buyer Rescission Period in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing The new buyer protection initiative came into force January 3, 2023. The 'cooling off period' will allow buyers to change their minds within three days of having their offer accepted on resale or newly built homes. The Province of...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links Powell River: City moving forward with the potential development of a city owned apartment building. Courtenay: NIC has announced the contractors for the student housing project. Campbell River: Approvals moving forward for...
National Price Decline vs Affordability in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing House prices across the country have fallen precipitously in response to rising interest rates. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) recorded a decline in their benchmark housing price of 16.4% from the market peak in...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links Campbell River: Seven commercial-retail buildings proposed for Jubilee Heights. Cumberland: Development Permit approved for a two building storage unit project. Comox: Proposed six storey mixed-use building with 52 residential...
Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season in the final Around Town of 2022!
Your Weekly Construction Briefing It is traditional at this time of year for us to thank the staff in municipal offices for their assistance in providing us with timely and pertinent information throughout 2022. We also extend our appreciation to the consultants,...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links Tofino: BC Hydro upgrading power lines to support the new water treatment facility.Comox Valley Regional District: DP approved for a 51 unit campground near Fanny Bay.Campbell River: Applications are under review...
Trend Continues – Listings Up, Sales Down In Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing Last month, there were 1195 active listings in the VIREB areas for single-family detached properties, compared to 301 in November 2021. There were 286 condos listed, up from 96 listings one year ago, and 266...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links Comox: 60 lot subdivision proposed near airportBC Hydro Campbell River: Contract awarded for John Hart Dam civil works.Campbell River: Approvals moving forward for 142 acres with single family, suites and multi-family. Plans to...
Housing Starts for October 2022 in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing According to the BC Real Estate Association's (BCREA) latest Economic Now report, new construction starts in BC are 29.5 per cent above October 2021, but fell by 14 per cent using the seasonally-adjusted annual rate (SAAR). The BC...