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BC Budget 2026: What the New Housing Tax Increases Mean for You

The BC Real Estate Association is raising the alarm on measures that could slow new home construction and push costs higher

The BC government's 2026 budget has drawn sharp criticism from the BC Real Estate Association, which says new tax increases on development lands and professional housing services will make an already difficult market harder to navigate. Higher school tax rates on development lands, PST on housing-related services, and an increased Speculation and Vacancy Tax are among the measures the BCREA says will drive up costs for buyers and further strain housing supply across the province.

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Fraser Valley Market Statistics
Current as of March 2026 • Prime Rate: 4.45%
Single Family
$1,370,900
▼ 8.6% yr/yr
Townhome
$770,700
▼ 7.1% yr/yr
Apartment
$488,300
▼ 8.9% yr/yr
Composite Benchmark
$895,100
▼ 0.2% vs Jan
843 MLS® sales in Feb 2026  |  +36% vs Jan  |  38% below 10-yr avg  |  Source: FVREB, March 2026

February brought a welcome lift in Fraser Valley sales — up 36% from January — but activity remains well below seasonal norms. With benchmark prices softening and inventory staying elevated, it's still a buyer's market out there. If you've been waiting for the right moment to move, conditions favour you right now.

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Greater Vancouver Market Statistics
Current as of March 2026 • Prime Rate: 4.45%
Single Family
$1,835,900
▼ 8.8% yr/yr
Townhome
$1,046,100
▼ 5.6% yr/yr
Apartment
$708,200
▼ 6.8% yr/yr
Composite Benchmark
$1,100,300
▼ 6.8% yr/yr
1,648 MLS® sales in Feb 2026  |  ▼ 9.8% vs Feb 2025  |  28.7% below 10-yr avg  |  Source: GVR, March 2026

Metro Vancouver sales continued to run well below historical norms in February, with 1,648 transactions — nearly 29% under the 10-year seasonal average. Benchmark prices are down across all property types year-over-year, with detached homes seeing the steepest decline at 8.8%. The one silver lining: townhouse and apartment prices were essentially flat month-over-month, hinting those segments may be finding a floor. With inventory sitting 37% above the 10-year average and detached homes firmly in buyer's market territory, buyers have real negotiating power right now — particularly in the single-family space.

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Mortgage Corner
Scotia Mortgage Rates
Current as of March 2026 • Prime Rate: 4.45%
Scotiabank
📅 Next BOC Announcement: April 29, 2026
5-Yr Fixed
3.91%
Insured / OAC
5-Yr Variable
3.45%
Prime − 1.00%
Kirk Slaght
Kirk Slaght
Home Financing Advisor
Scotiabank

For mortgage questions, I always point my clients to Kirk Slaght at Scotiabank — he knows his stuff and takes care of people. Whether you're a first-time buyer, moving up, refinancing, or renewing, reach out to Kirk directly and he'll find the right solution for your situation.

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