Renters in British Columbia are finally seeing a noticeable change in the rental market. According to the latest rental report highlighted by the B.C. government on September 9, 2026, asking rents in British Columbia have now been declining for 26 consecutive months. B.C. Asking Rents Are Down 4.7% Across British Columbia, average asking rents decreased […]

If you are looking for affordable, family-sized rental housing in Burnaby, this is a new development worth keeping an eye on. The City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Housing Authority recently announced a new rental townhome development at 6203 Marine Drive and 6292 Byrnepark Drive in the South Slope neighbourhood. The project will include 183

BC Rent Increase Limit for 2027: What Renters Need to Know If you rent a home in British Columbia, there is an important update for 2027. The B.C. government has announced that the maximum allowable rent increase for 2027 will be 2.2%. This is slightly lower than the 2026 maximum rent increase of 2.3%. When

Vancouver Rents Are Falling — But Is Housing Really More Affordable? Metro Vancouver rental prices are finally moving down, according to the latest B.C. rental market data. But for many renters, finding an affordable home is still far from easy. The Latest Rental Numbers According to information released by the Province of British Columbia on

Burnaby Affordable Housing – Now Accepting Applications If you are looking for affordable rental housing in Burnaby, 6889 Royal Oak Avenue is currently accepting applications. The building is operated by Catalyst Community Developments Society and includes both BMU (Below Median Income) and LEM (Lower End of Market) rental homes. Currently Available Units According to the

“I Pay the Electricity Bill — So Why Could My Landlord Say No?” Summer in Vancouver is getting hotter, but some renters have faced restrictions on using portable air conditioners in their homes. Even when tenants paid their own electricity bills, landlords or building managers could restrict air conditioners because of concerns such as old

Affordable Rental Housing Projects to Watch in 2026 Updated: August 2026 Finding an affordable rental home in Vancouver is not easy. While searching for housing myself, I often find that by the time I discover a building, the units are already occupied or there is a long waiting list. So lately, I have started looking

How to Find Below-Market Rental Housing in Vancouver Updated: August 15, 2026 Finding an affordable place to live in Vancouver can feel overwhelming. In my previous post, I wrote about Below-Market Rental Housing and programs such as BMU and LEM. But understanding these programs is only the first step. The next question is much more

A $1,030 Studio in Vancouver? What I Found at Aspen August 2026 As I continue searching for affordable housing in Vancouver, I recently came across another rental property that caught my attention. It is Aspen, located at 188 East 6th Avenue in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. What immediately caught my attention was the affordable rent.