At BCREA, we represent the voices of BC’s REALTORS®. But our focus extends beyond real estate – it includes you, too. Working alongside the province’s eight real estate boards and associations, we engage with all levels of government to advocate for policies that enhance housing accessibility, safeguard property rights, care for our environment, and help build thriving communities.
BC REALTORS® have a major role to play in improving the housing landscape for all British Columbians. We continually advocate for better, stronger, more responsive public policy that addresses the needs of current and future homebuyers.
BC REALTORS® support the province’s goals of meeting Paris Accord emissions reduction targets for 2030 and reaching net zero by 2050. We recognize the profound impact of climate change on BC’s housing and homeowners, especially due to increasingly common climate-related disasters like floods and wildfires.
We maintain an ongoing dialogue with the BC Government and key stakeholder groups on the following recommendations:
As trusted advisors on the majority of real estate transactions, BC REALTORS® have an intrinsic interest in consumer protection. BCREA strives to further increase professionalism and consumer confidence, today and into the future.
We maintain an ongoing dialogue with the BC Government on the following recommendations:
Over the past decade, many British Columbians have voiced concerns over price increases and a declining number of listings. BC REALTORS® support policies that provide more housing options, in more places, for more people.
We maintain an ongoing dialogue with the BC Government on the following recommendations:
Changes to the practice of real estate should be made with care so consumers have confidence in real estate transactions.
We maintain an ongoing dialogue with the BC Government on the following recommendations:
Far from sitting on the sidelines as the housing landscape shifts around us, BCREA actively seeks out audiences with all levels of government to advocate on important issues. Ours is a trusted voice that encourages real change and helps consumers.
Latest Advocacy Posts
Canada’s federal budget 2024 unveiled an ambitious Housing Plan to address the housing crisis, and improve attainability.
BC REALTORS® gathered from March 10-12 in Victoria to address government liaison issues and meet with local MLAs during BCREA’s GL Days.
Finance Minister Katrine Conroy unveiled the government’s Budget 2024, featuring new housing measures such as the BC Home Flipping Tax and various property transfer tax exemptions.
The provincial government has introduced several pieces of housing legislation aiming to fulfill the Homes for People plan priorities.
BCREA presented an array of housing policy recommendations to the provincial Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services.
Learn more about how recent changes to age-restrictions in strata corporations may affect you.
