Advocacy BC REALTORS® Advocate for a Pre-Offer Period

BC REALTORS® gathered from March 10-12 in Victoria to address government liaison issues and meet with local MLAs during BCREA’s GL Days.

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 “Cooling Off Period” With No Details Creates Uncertainty and Concern in Real Estate Sector

The BC Government’s recent announcement introducing a “cooling off period” has resulted in significant confusion and uncertainty both within the sector and amongst the public.

Open House The Podcast PODCAST: Cooling Off Periods and Other Interventions – Will They Work? (November 2021)

This special episode features three guests who help us get a better understanding of the BC Government’s recent announcement introducing consumer protections measures for real estate transactions in BC.

News Releases BCREA Responds to Government Announcement on Cooling Off Period

BCREA supports making homeownership more achievable for people in BC, however, the provincial government’s recent announcement outlining plans to implement a cooling off period is premature.