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.
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:
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:
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:
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:
BCREA takes a proactive approach to government relations work whenever necessary, writing open letters to key members of government on housing policy issues that affect REALTORS® and the public.
Requesting an immediate pause of the Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project and increased consultation and examination of potential issues.
Expressing concern over potential short-term rental restrictions in downtown Edmonton.
Expressing concern regarding the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act and its accompanying regulations.
Requesting a meeting with the new Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and recommending the creation of a permanent housing roundtable.
Following up on BCREA’s 2025 Government Liaison Days conference to reiterate issues of housing concern.
Following up on BCREA’s 2025 Government Liaison Days conference to reiterate issues of housing concern.
Recommending a slate of province-wide drug home remediation standards to ensure health and safety while restoring drug-impacted homes to the housing market.
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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.
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Latest Advocacy Posts
As British Columbia confronts clandestine drug production, BCREA is renewing its call for a provincial drug home remediation policy.
BC Budget 2026 lacks measures to address the looming decline in new home construction.
The Strata Property Act has not undergone a comprehensive review since its inception.
Several BC ski communities require exemptions from the Foreign Buyer Ban.
At Political Action Committee Days, BC REALTORS® advocated for missing-middle housing and overall housing supply.
BCREA and its coalition partners have garnered significant media attention for their Permanent Provincial Housing Policy Roundtable initiative.
