by Courtney Zwicker | Jun 9, 2026 | News
Sourced photo of Matthew Kuras. Former Vancouver real estate licensee Matthew Kuras has surrendered his licence as the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) continues investigating an alleged short-term rental scheme. Kuras has been under investigation since...
by Courtney Zwicker | May 19, 2026 | News
For a long time, obtaining a summer home meant that a person had made it. But increasingly, a recreational property is becoming the first stop for those entering the market, according to a new study. “People are looking at recreational properties through a...
by Jayne McCaw | Sep 24, 2025 | Guest Columns
Over the past decade, I’ve had a front-row seat to the evolution of Ontario’s short-term rental market. As the founder of Jayne’s Luxury Rentals, which manages 300 premium properties across cottage country, I’ve built a business rooted in respect, safety, and elevated...
by Eric Stober | Sep 2, 2025 | News
Toronto and Vancouver will host the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 2026, a huge event that could place strain on the cities’ short-term rentals, industry experts say. Toronto will host six matches at its BMO Field with an estimated 300,000 fans in attendance,...
by Seth Scott and Matthew Thornton | Jun 27, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Guest Columns
British Columbia is facing a serious housing affordability challenge, and policy solutions must be focused, evidence-based and responsive to the diverse realities of communities across the province. In 2023, the Government of British Columbia introduced the Short-Term...