Canadians are concerned about rising home prices and are looking to election candidates for a solution, according to a recent Royal LePage survey of more than 1,500 Canadians from coast to coast.
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Monthly Archives: August 2021
Alberta forecasts smaller deficit of $7.8 billion in first-quarter fiscal update
The Alberta government is forecasting a lower-than-expected deficit at the end of the fiscal year, banking on higher oil royalties as global prices rebound faster than predicted.
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Increased use of HELOCs creating ‘worrisome’ trend: Equifax Canada
Record low interest rates are not only driving a big increase in mortgage loans, they’re also fueling a resurgence in Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) – and that could become problematic, according to Equifax Canada.
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Denied for vaccine stance
A Coldstream resident who responded to a Facebook ad for an apartment found himself getting turned down after he answered a question on his stance on vaccines and mask mandates.
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New cityLINK transit system off to a good start
The new cityLINK transit system is on a roll with few bumps in the road so far.
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China to cap annual urban rent increases at 5 per cent to rein in runaway prices and make homes affordable to job seekers
China’s government plans to put a lid on rental charges in the nation’s cities to rein in runaway housing costs, after years of draconian crackdowns have failed to make urban housing more affordable for the millions of people who enter the job market.
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Property in France: A weekly roundup of the latest news and talking points
Whether you’re contemplating taking a step on the French property ladder or are already here and need help with renovations, stay up to date with The Local’s guide to the latest news around French property
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Globalworth Real Estate Reports 1H Rise in Portfolio Value, Contracted Rent
Globalworth Real Estate Investments Ltd. said Tuesday that its portfolio value increased by 1.3% to 3.1 billion euros ($3.66 billion) in the first half of 2021.
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New Green Star Home Standard set to make new houses more energy efficient and slash energy bills
New houses across Australia are set to be much better built to withstand climate change, incorporating solar power and water and energy efficiency features with minimal toxins, under a world-first agreement announced on Tuesday.
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New rules for surface drainage in Sturgeon County
A new county drainage bylaw means county residents can now be fined if they plug up a culvert and flood someone else’s land.
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