Metro Vancouver Rent Hikes Slow, Yet Housing Costs Climb

April 25, 2025, 2:21 pm

Reports reveal that while the pace of rent increases in Metro Vancouver has moderated relative to last year, overall housing expenses continue to soar. Despite a growing rental stock, the region grapples with persistent homelessness and expanding waitlists for social housing, signaling deeply rooted affordability challenges.

Bluesky: @picardonhealth.bsky.social, @theglobeandmail.com

globalnews.ca / Massive gap in Metro Vancouver affordable housing, report finds

The region's housing needs report shows Metro Vancouver needs 11,400 new affordable rental homes each year.

theglobeandmail.com / In B.C., promise of temporary modular housing was short-lived solution to homelessness crisis

Units are expensive to disassemble, store, ship, upgrade to current building-code standards for colder climates, and re-assemble

thestar.com / Pace of rent increases slows, but housing costs still rising in Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER - The pace of rent increases in Metro Vancouver slowed last year compared with 2023 and the rental stock is growing, but the regional district says homelessness continues to rise and the wait-list for social housing grows.

winnipegfreepress.com / Pace of rent increases slows, but housing costs still rising in Metro Vancouver

permalink / 6 stories from 5 sources in 2 days ago #housing #vancouver #business #bc #economy

More Top Stories...

Guides and Opinions for the 2025 Federal Election Night

Voters find a multifaceted playbook for election day, featuring practical guides, constituency spotlights, and sharp letters aimed at decoding the federal election maze. With a dash of wit over voter anticipation, these pieces equip readers to navigate a politically charged evening with savvy insights. More...

Vancouver Festival Tragedy: SUV Attack Claims 11 Lives

A violent vehicle rampage at a bustling Vancouver street festival turned a day of celebration into a nightmare, leaving 11 dead and dozens injured. Local officials are scrambling for better safety measures while the Filipino community reels from the shock—with some questioning if better planning might have saved lives. More...

Vancouver Festival Vehicle Attack: 11 Dead, 17 Hospitalized

At a Filipino festival in Vancouver, a vehicle-ramming incident left 11 dead and 17 people hospitalized, triggering profound community grief and urgent calls for safety reassessments. In the midst of what was meant to be a festive celebration, questions now arise over whether adequate precautions were in place to prevent such a tragic outcome. More...

Vancouver vehicle attack shakes community and political ranks

A violent vehicle-ramming incident in Vancouver has left the city reeling as critics and political figures voice their concern. The unsettling event, part of an alarming trend of using cars as weapons, spurred mixed reactions—reminding everyone that even our roads aren’t immune to the absurdity of modern violence. More...

Canada Clinches 5-1 Victory at U18 World Hockey Championship

Canada extended its unbeaten run with a commanding 5-1 win over Finland in the U18 men's world hockey championship. Stellar plays from Kindel and Villeneuve led the charge, fueling the Canadian team's dominance and leaving Finnish defenses dazed and bewildered in a showcase of youthful vigor and precision. More...

Related Tags

Metro Vancouver Rent Hikes Slow, Yet Housing Costs Climb

More Top Stories...

Guides and Opinions for the 2025 Federal Election Night

Vancouver Festival Tragedy: SUV Attack Claims 11 Lives

Vancouver Festival Vehicle Attack: 11 Dead, 17 Hospitalized

Vancouver vehicle attack shakes community and political ranks

Canada Clinches 5-1 Victory at U18 World Hockey Championship

Related Tags

Housing

Vancouver

Business

British Columbia

Economy