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The Victoria Real Estate Board and its member REALTORS® have
a longstanding history of community involvement and support. Through
its Government Liaison and Community Relations committees, the
Board seeks to promote initiatives that are consistent with the
Quality of Life principles adopted in 2005.
As part of this commitment to making a positive contribution to
the community, the Board has adopted a number of Policy Positions
that reflect the Board’s views on a variety of legislative
and community issues and which can be found on this page.
Promoting Green Values
In an age of global warming and heightened environmental awareness, it is incumbent on all organizations and individuals to take whatever actions they can to minimize the impact of their activities on the environment. more >>
Capital Gains Rollover Provision in Income Tax Act
The
VREB strongly supports introduction of a “Capital
Gains Rollover” provision within the Income
Tax Act. more >>
Crown Land and Housing
More
crown land should be made available for housing
on a leased basis so that tomorrow’s generation
will be able to afford to buy a home. more >>
Community Fight Against Crystal Meth
The
VREB urges other professions and groups to join
with Victoria area REALTORS® to help the
Crystal Meth Society of BC with both financial
and in-kind resources to help the Society address
the problem of Crystal Meth addiction. more >>
Development Cost Charge Increases in City of Victoria
The VREB opposes the introduction of further Development
Cost Charge increases in the City of Victoria. more
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City of Victoria Heritage Registry
The VREB is calling for substantial consultation
with stakeholders prior to the City of Victoria
adding various post-war commercial buildings to
the Heritage Registry, more >>
Portable Rental Subsidies
The VREB supports the change by the provincial
government to allow rental subsidies to be attached
to the family, rather than to the dwelling. more
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Private Property Rights
The VREB advocates for private property rights
and believes property owners should be fairly compensated
when expropriation occurs. more >>
Property Transfer Tax Revenues and Affordable
Housing
The VREB calls on the provincial government to
allocate a portion of the unanticipated Property
Transfer Tax (PTT) revenues to help people in need
find affordable housing options and raise the PTT
exemption level each year to enable more first-time
buyers to qualify. more >>
Rental Housing Construction Incentives
The VREB calls for more incentives for the construction
of rental housing. more >>
Legalizing Secondary Suites
The VREB calls on municipal governments to legalize
secondary suites as one method of creating additional
housing opportunities. more >>
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