BC Northern Real Estate Board
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Advocacy to amend provincial short term rental regulations to address unintended consequences of the legislation in northern and north central communities. Add exemptions to the short-term rental restrictions to avoid disrupting business and tourism activity and factor in the needs specific to regional economies such as:
-medical employees transferred to remote areas;
-those receiving multi-week medical care as well as caregivers in urban areas;
-film sector workers in town for weeks at a time;
-those attending or employed by short-term but large events for which hotel space is inadequate; and
-those needing short-term housing due to delays in being able to take occupancy of homes or apartments.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Housing
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Advocate for legislative support for off-site, factory-build or modular construction methods as an innovative approach to the housing shortage. Solve for bureaucratic or regulatory roadblocks undermining the adoption of this building model.
Bring an end to unnecessary certification requirements or use limitations.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Housing
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Amend the Real Estate Services Act to create a Professional Standing Committee to establish licensing qualifications - including professional competence and conduct - and to provide practical insights into all proposed changes to real estate practice.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Industry
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Anti-money laundering / Cullen Commission. Create a sensible, comprehensive anti-money laundering regime.
Demonstrate that the real estate sector takes its concern around money laundering seriously.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Industry
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Balancing private property rights with public policy on the Agricultural Land Reserve
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
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Agriculture, Housing
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Conducting a review of resale housing taxes (PTT, SVT, Flpping tax, etc.) to find efficiencies and improve affordability for homebuyers
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Housing, Taxation and Finance
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Develop policies and legislation to improve housing affordability and supply.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Consumer Issues, Housing
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Energy efficiency and existing home
Improve the energy efficiency of existing homes through voluntary
measures and incentives for property owners.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Environment, Housing
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Ensure fairness for the Speculation and Vacancy Tax.
Increase the First-Time Home Buyers’ Program Property Transfer Tax exemption threshold
Expand the foreign buyers’ Property Transfer Tax exemption to all foreign residents with work permits.
Index the Property Transfer Tax thresholds
Ensure the Property Transfer Tax accurately reflects the dynamic nature of the real estate market.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Economic Development and Trade, Housing
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Housing supply and energy efficiency of homes.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Housing
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Implement policies to ensure that renters, first-time and move-up buyers have appropriate, affordable housing options.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Economic Development and Trade, Housing
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Improve the energy efficiency of existing homes through voluntary measures and incentives for property owners.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Energy, Environment
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Pre-Offer Period
Encourage the Ministry of Finance and the BC Financial Services Authority to replace the Home Buyer Rescission Period with a Pre-Offer Period to provide improved protection for prospective home purchasers.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Consumer Issues, Housing
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Provide feedback on potential policies to strengthen consumer protection and increase transparency in the real estate sector, including mandatory cooling off periods, banning blind bidding, restricting price baiting, mandatory home inspections, mandatory financing subjects, mandatory disclosure statements and other potential policies.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Consumer Issues, Housing
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Provincial Housing Roundtable
Encourage the Ministry of Housing to establish a Permanent Housing Roundtable to help guide the development, implementation, and monitoring of effective housing policy initiatives.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Consumer Issues, Housing
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Reduce the harms caused by the ban on limited dual agency.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Industry
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Review the Real Estate Services Act, the Real Estate Services Regulation, and BCFSA Bylaws and Rules to separate public policy from operational policy, with input from licensees. Within the BC Financial Services Authority, give the real estate licensing function the authority to make rules and operational policies.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Industry
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Revise the managing broker structure so that it is attractive to managing brokers and provides adequate supervision for representatives.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Industry
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Within the BC Financial Services Authority, give the real estate licensing function the authority to make rules and operational policies.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Industry
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