homebuilding

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In Vancouver, it takes almost two years, on average, to obtain a building permit.


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In 2016, average rents in Montreal were $835 a month compared to $1,242 in Toronto and just under $1,300 in Vancouver.


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There's plenty of room to grow upwards by adding more homes within the city’s existing urban footprint.


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It costs an estimated $78,000 per unit to comply with building regulations in Vancouver.


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Red tape has strangled housing supply growth in Toronto and Vancouver.


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Sharing best practices is an easy first step towards a more housing-friendly and affordable Lower Mainland.


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By capping rents, governments create a disincentive for prospective builders to construct new units.