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'Canada’s smallest house' is priced under $25,000

'Canada’s smallest house' is priced under $25,000

The locally built, 72-square-foot Yocto comes with full appliances and doesn’t require a building permit
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Powell River city councillor discusses affordability challenges raised by renters

Powell River city councillor discusses affordability challenges raised by renters

Housing portfolio holder believes region’s plan will take care of ongoing crisis
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Housing market still active in Powell River region

Housing market still active in Powell River region

Sales for May 2021 considerably higher than previous year
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Young homebuyers tread housing tightrope

Young homebuyers tread housing tightrope

Inflation threatens to push some new buyers into precarious financial positions
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B.C.'s first rental rule 'enforcer' talks COVID-19 chaos and co-operation

B.C.'s first rental rule 'enforcer' talks COVID-19 chaos and co-operation

Emergency measures turned rental agreements upside down
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Booming house sales and ‘renovictions’ pricing Powell River renters out of local market, says support worker

Booming house sales and ‘renovictions’ pricing Powell River renters out of local market, says support worker

“It’s folks sleeping on their buddy’s couch because they don’t have any other options, or a teenager hiding their friend in their home because they can’t go home, but they can’t get a place.” ~ Carlie Tarlier, Lift Community Services
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Renters struggle to find accommodations in Powell River area

Renters struggle to find accommodations in Powell River area

qathet region listed as severely unaffordable by the Canadian Rental Housing Index for people with low income
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Powell River real estate sales in April 2021 eclipse same month in 2020

Powell River real estate sales in April 2021 eclipse same month in 2020

“The incredible strength in home sales persisted through April, lifting activity to the second best level on record for this month." ~ Neil Frost, president, Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board.
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Proposed apartment complex in Edgehill area introduced at meeting in Powell River

Proposed apartment complex in Edgehill area introduced at meeting in Powell River

City councillors give consideration to legislative changes for 141-unit, six-storey multifamily residential rental development
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Powell River city council approves zoning amendment for affordable housing complex in Cranberry

Powell River city council approves zoning amendment for affordable housing complex in Cranberry

Bylaw change will allow for rental facility
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