When referring clients to other professionals like mortgage brokers or lawyers, REALTORS® should do so carefully and skillfully to avoid legal or regulatory issues.

Posted Sep 04, 2024 by Jude Chow

The BC real estate sector is adapting to climate risks, focusing on disclosure steps for REALTORS® and their clients, learn all about them.

Posted Aug 08, 2024 by Peter Borszcz

Explore the impact of the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act and its implications for REALTORS®, buyers, and sellers.

Posted May 07, 2024 by Jude Chow

The BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) is introducing new rules for real estate teams, following the Minister of Finance’s consent to amend the Real Estate Services Rules.

Posted Mar 31, 2023 by Peter Borszcz

Despite good intentions, there are limits to how far a REALTOR® should go to help a colleague when it comes to business collaborations and opportunities.

Posted Jun 30, 2022 by Amy Peck

After reviewing the BCFSA consumer protection recommendations published on May 26, the BCREA urges the Ministry of Finance to carefully consider the next steps prior to implementing any of the measures proposed. 

Posted May 30, 2022 by British Columbia Real Estate Association

This year was full of significant changes for the real estate sector in BC. Here’s a recap of significant actions and interventions by the BC Government this year.

Posted Dec 13, 2021 by Matt Mayers

The BC Government’s recent announcement introducing a “cooling off period” has resulted in significant confusion and uncertainty both within the sector and amongst the public.

Posted Dec 06, 2021 by Shaheed Devji

A review of the most recent discipline decisions of the BC Financial Services Authority suggests that we will start to see the impact of these increased penalty limits.

Posted Nov 25, 2021 by Brian Taylor

This special episode features three guests who help us get a better understanding of the BC Government’s recent announcement introducing consumer protections measures for real estate transactions in BC.

Posted Nov 25, 2021 by Shaheed Devji

The BCFSA expects that the new regulatory model, which will be organized functionally with departments overseeing the entire financial sector, will come into effect this summer.

Posted May 19, 2021 by Shaheed Devji

BCREA CEO Darlene Hyde and Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson appeared before the Cullen Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering on February 17.

Posted Feb 22, 2021 by Shaheed Devji

BCREA welcomes the BC Financial Services Authority’s interim findings on the unprecedented rise in strata insurance premiums and deductions…

Posted Jun 17, 2020 by April van Ert