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BIV on Roundhouse Radio, August 17, 2016: Can Vancouver become affordable?

One the latest the show, Jock Finlayson, chief policy officer at the Business Council of B.C., discusses how the province’s new 15% foreign-buyer tax will impact labour markets in the province.
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The report by RBC says those purchasing real estate in Ontario and B.C. in 2023 will hold a stronger hand as conditions in these provinces continue to favour buyers as opposed to sellers. | Rob Kruyt

One the latest the show, Jock Finlayson, chief policy officer at the Business Council of B.C., discusses how the province’s new 15% foreign-buyer tax will impact labour markets in the province.

Then, Biddwell co-founder Jordan Lewis explains how his startup allows potential renters to submit sealed bids on rental units — the idea being that this process places the cost of the rent at fair market value.

Later, the general manager of Vancouver’s PlentyOfFish, Hesam Hosseini, explains how the online dating site has evolved since its sale to U.S.-based Match Group almost exactly one year ago.

Click here to listen to the episode.