Vancouver real estate

Laneway homes can decrease neighbouring property values in affluent areas: UBC study

Having a laneway house next door can significantly decrease the value of your Vancouver home, depending on where you live, according to a new UBC Sauder School of Business study. 

Nov 18, 2021

Single-family houses ‘a dying breed’ in Vancouver: UBC expert

Single-family houses ‘a dying breed’ in Vancouver: UBC expert

Vancouver is seen as one of the most livable cities in the world. UBC sociology professor Nathanael Lauster believes that’s because more people live in condos and townhouses than single-family homes in this city.

Oct 19, 2016

Down payment changes: UBC experts available for comment

The federal government has introduced changes regarding down payments for homes over $500,000.

Dec 11, 2015

UBC housing plan to increase affordability and choice for faculty, staff and students

UBC has approved a comprehensive housing program designed to help more UBC faculty, staff and students live on its Vancouver campus. UBC will expand housing for its academic community and workforce on campus, becoming the only Lower Mainland employer to offer significant levels of restricted housing to employees, and one of the world’s first universities to offer non-profit housing to low-income staff.

Sep 26, 2012

UBC weighs affordable housing options

With housing prices skyrocketing in Vancouver, the University of British Columbia has released potential housing program options designed to help create more affordable housing on the Vancouver campus.

Mar 26, 2012 - by Basil Waugh