Advocacy 2022 Advocacy Year-in-Review

With 2022 now in the rear-view mirror, BCREA’s Government Relations department reflects on a busy and eventful year.

Advocacy Metro Vancouver Cities Need Collaboration to Address Housing Affordability

At the 2022 UBCM Convention, delegates from BCREA and five of BC’s real estate boards met with municipal leaders to discuss how housing supply and affordability issues have impacted their communities.

Advocacy BC Government to Implement Homebuyer Protection Period in January 2023

The BC Government has created regulations that will enable a mandatory three-day Homebuyer Protection Period, previously called a “cooling off period,” on January 1, 2023.

News Releases Success of Real Estate Consumer Protection Measures Hinges on Next Steps by BC Government and Real Estate Regulator

After reviewing the BCFSA consumer protection recommendations published on May 26, the BCREA urges the Ministry of Finance to carefully consider the next steps prior to implementing any of the measures proposed. 

Advocacy BC REALTORS® Advocate for Better Consumer Protections During 2022 Government Liaison Days

On May 10 and 11, many REALTORS® from across BC convened to discuss government liaison issues and met with their local MLAs.

News Releases BCREA to Make Sweeping Recommendations Addressing Challenges in BC’s Housing Market

BCREA Chief Executive Officer, Darlene K. Hyde, will be announcing a series of sweeping recommendations addressing current concerns with the province’s housing market.