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September 15, 2023

UPDATE: Removal of GST From New Purpose-Built Rental Housing Construction a Major Win for BC Renters

LandlordBC has obtained additional information about the Prime Minister’s September 14th announcement. Focused on new supply only, the removal of GST will apply to new purpose-built rental housing, such as apartment buildings, student housing, and senior residences bui...

September 14, 2023

Removal of GST From New Purpose-Built Rental Housing Construction a Major Win for BC Renters

On September 14, 2023, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a significant policy change by the Government of Canada. Effective immediately, the government will eliminate the Goods & Services Tax (GST) on new rental apartment buildings. This measure aims to incentivize ...

July 7, 2023

LandlordBC to Administer New City of Vancouver Pilot Program that Offers Funding to Retrofit Market Rental Buildings

July 6 2023 – The City of Vancouver has launched the Rental Apartment Retrofit Accelerator (RARA) pilot program to future-proof existing rental buildings, making them more resilient to the impacts of climate change, while improving energy efficiency, increasing indoor com...

March 30, 2023

Electrification of Multi-Unit Residential Buildings – Understanding Electrification Opportunities and Challenges in BC Apartment Buildings

Building electrification, or fossil fuel to electricity for space and water heating, is a topic of growing importance in the rental housing sector in BC. This importance is driven by environmental, regulatory and occupant comfort and live-safety imperatives. In 2021, L...

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