North Shore Market Intel
Data-driven reads on North and West Vancouver real estate — pick a topic below, or scroll through every report.
Townhomes Are Quietly Outperforming Everything Else on the North Shore Right Now
While the rest of the market cooled in August, North Vancouver townhomes quietly became the one segment where sellers are still seeing real competition. Here's what that means if you're moving up from a condo, or thinking about listing one.
B.C.'s Population Just Shrank for the First Time in Decades. Here's What That's Doing to the North Shore Market
Statistics Canada confirms B.C.'s population shrank for three consecutive quarters, driven by lower federal immigration targets. Here's how that's showing up in Metro Vancouver inventory, pricing, and what it means if you're buying or selling on the North Shore.
Buying a Tenanted North Shore Condo? Here's the Notice You'll Actually Need to Give
BC's landlord's-use notice rules changed in 2025. Here's the real timeline for getting vacant possession when you buy a tenanted North Shore condo.
Poly-B Plumbing on the North Shore: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
If your North Shore home (or the one you're eyeing) was built between the late 1970s and mid-1990s, it may have Poly-B plumbing. Here's why insurers care, what replacement costs, and what to check before you buy or sell.
The BC Home Flipping Tax: What North Shore Sellers Need to Know Before Listing
BC's home flipping tax can apply to any residential sale, including presales, within 730 days of purchase. Here's the rate, the $20,000 primary residence deduction, and the exemptions that could mean you owe nothing.
The $50,000 GST Rebate for First-Time Buyers: Why the Fine Print Matters on North Shore Presales
The federal first-time home buyers' GST rebate can hand back up to $50,000 on a newly built home, and plenty of North Shore presale condos sit under the $1 million full-rebate line. But the contract date and a four-year ownership look-back decide whether you see any of it.
District of North Vancouver's New Zoning Bylaw: What Changed in July 2026
In July 2026, the District of North Vancouver replaced 19 single-family zones with two, changed how basements count toward home size, and raised height limits. Here's what changed.
What Is Cap Rate? A Plain-English Guide for North Shore Property Owners
Cap rate measures a property's income return as a percentage of its value, but it's only part of the story on the North Shore. Here's the formula, a worked example, and where cap rate falls short once financing and appreciation enter the picture.
Why Homes Under $2.5M Are Suddenly Getting Multiple Offers on the North Shore
North Shore inventory tightened in June 2026 even as sales ticked up. Homes under $2.5M in Lynn Valley and Lower Lonsdale are seeing real competition again. Here's what the data shows, and what it doesn't.
What Is Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, and Does It Apply to My North Shore Lot?
BC's small-scale multi-unit housing rules let 3 to 6 homes onto lots that used to allow only one. Here's how to check whether your North Shore property qualifies, in about ten minutes.