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Ottawa Wants to Keep Foreign Buyers Out of Existing Homes Until 2029. The Bigger Story for Presale Buyers Is What It Lets Back In.

Jacky Ng

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November 5, 2026

Budget 2026 proposes extending Canada's foreign buyer ban on existing homes to 2029 while exempting new homes. Here is what it means for Vancouver presales.

Glass balconies on a modern condo building against a blue sky

Rennie Says Metro Vancouver’s Condo Market “Isn’t Really a Presale Market Anymore.” Here Is What That Actually Means for Buyers.

Jacky Ng

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November 4, 2026

Rennie reports more than 14,000 unsold new condos in Metro Vancouver and record-low sales. Here is what it means for Vancouver presales and your next purchase.

SkyTrain curving past condo towers in Metro Vancouver

Does SkyTrain Raise Presale Prices? I Checked 455 Projects.

Jacky Ng

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October 31, 2026

I compared the blended price per sq. ft. of 455 Metro Vancouver presale projects against their distance to SkyTrain. Within the same city, a station within 400 m adds about 8%. In Vancouver, the pattern runs the other way.

Aerial view of a tree-lined residential neighbourhood in autumn colours

The Bank of Canada Just Raised Rates for the First Time Since 2023. Here Is What the Mood Across Canada Says About Your Presale.

Jacky Ng

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October 28, 2026

The Bank of Canada raised its rate to 2.5% on October 28. Here is the run-up, the inflation story, the mood in Canada, and what it means for presale buyers.

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Latest Blog Posts

Ottawa Wants to Keep Foreign Buyers Out of Existing Homes Until 2029. The Bigger Story for Presale Buyers Is What It Lets Back In.

Rennie Says Metro Vancouver’s Condo Market “Isn’t Really a Presale Market Anymore.” Here Is What That Actually Means for Buyers.

Does SkyTrain Raise Presale Prices? I Checked 455 Projects.

The Bank of Canada Just Raised Rates for the First Time Since 2023. Here Is What the Mood Across Canada Says About Your Presale.

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