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Preparing BC Real Estate for a Changing Climate

July 22, 2025

Climate risks are reshaping housing in BC – from floods and wildfires to rising home insurance costs. In this video, BCREA CEO Trevor Koot shares how the real estate sector can prepare for a more climate-resilient future.

Transcript

No matter the season in British Columbia, you don’t have to look far to see the effects of climate change.

With the arrival of atmospheric rivers and the annual melting of snow and ice that raises water levels, flood warnings are becoming increasingly common in the fall and spring.

As summer arrives, wildfire season begins. While the number of hectares burned varies every year, the number of fires is rising – and so is the risk. Last year, in Jasper, Alberta, 25,000 residents were forced to evacuate, one-third of the town’s structures were destroyed, and insurance claims hit nearly $900 million.

BC isn’t immune to this kind of disaster. And while the housing impacts of these disasters can be high, the human costs are even higher.

At the BC Real Estate Association, we’ve developed resources to help REALTORS® and the public prepare for climate risks, and I encourage you to explore them on our website. But what’s BCREA’s broader role in this conversation?

In our advocacy work, we’re focused on three key areas:

One, providing REALTORS® with the training and tools they need to talk to clients about energy efficiency and local climate hazards.

Two, encouraging local governments to update floodplain maps, and advocating for long-term, sustainable funding for flood mitigation.

And three, improving energy efficiency in existing homes through voluntary measures and incentives.

We’re also closely watching developments in property insurance.

Coverage is already becoming difficult to acquire in some flood- and wildfire-prone regions in the province. And without insurance, there is no mortgage.

What’s more, available coverage in the highest-risk areas in BC may soon come at a higher cost or with conditions, which could exacerbate existing affordability issues.

This all makes REALTOR® education even more important. We expect governments to demand stronger disclosure requirements in the years ahead, and it will be incumbent on REALTORS® to help clients make informed decisions.

In the coming years, BCREA will continue to share crucial information, advocate for policies that protect our communities, and support REALTORS® as they help their clients navigate this changing landscape.

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May 19, 2026 – How Does BCREA Work With the Regulator?

April 21, 2026 – Why BC Housing Policy Could Lead to Another Price Surge

March 24, 2026 – What Hasn’t Changed in BCREA’s 50 Years

February 17, 2026 – Why BC Strata Councils Need Mandatory Training

January 20, 2026 – How AI is Changing the Real Estate Sector

December 16, 2025 – What to Expect for the BC Real Estate Sector in 2026

November 18, 2025 – BCREA’s New Vision: Connecting Communities, Enriching Lives

October 21, 2025 – Why BC Needs a Permanent Housing Policy Roundtable

September 24, 2025 – Redefining the REALTOR® Value Proposition

August 19, 2025 – How to Fix BC’s Short-Term Rental Legislation

July 22, 2025 – Preparing BC Real Estate for a Changing Climate

June 17, 2025 – How Offsite Construction Can Speed Up BC Housing Completions

May 20, 2025 – What’s Stopping BC From Building More Homes?

April 22, 2025 – Changing the Conversation About “Fixing” Housing Affordability

March 18, 2025 – How BCREA Advocates for a Better Housing Ecosystem

February 18, 2025 – Drug Home Remediation: Why BC Needs New Standards

January 21, 2025 – What You Need to Know About the BC Home Flipping Tax

December 17, 2024 – What to Expect for the BC Real Estate Sector in 2025

November 19, 2024 – How to Be the Voice of 26,000+ REALTORS®

October 22, 2024 – Radon Awareness: What Every BC Homeowner Needs to Know

September 17, 2024 – Three Key Housing Issues for the 2024 BC Election

August 20, 2024 – Why Canadian Housing Needs Speculators

July 23, 2024 – Guiding Success: The Vital Role of Managing Brokers

June 25, 2024 – The Need for Innovation in Canadian Real Estate

May 22, 2024 – BCREA CEO Trevor Koot on Collaboration in Canadian Housing

April 18, 2024 – BCREA CEO Trevor Koot on Accessibility and Affordability

March 22, 2024 – BCREA CEO Trevor Koot Reflects on State of Housing in BC

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