Rentals

Apartments, row houses, and duplexes now make up more of Kelowna’s housing stock than single-dwelling housing. (Black Press file photo)

Changing the face of housing in Kelowna

There has been a shift towards smaller households in the city over the past two decades

 

A rental sign is seen outside a building in Ottawa, Thursday, April 30, 2020. A new report says the average listed rent for all property types in Canada jumped by 10.7 per cent year-over-year in January, the ninth straight month for double-digit increases.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Average rent in Canada up 10.7% since last year: report

Country’s average listed rent to be $1,996 in January, down 0.5 per cent from December

 

(Black Press Media file photo)

‘We are going to be kissing balconies’: Neighbours say Kelowna apartment project too tall

Six storey, 150-unit development proposed for Bernard Avenue near Parkinson Recreation Centre

 

Toni Russell holds up a copy of Bill 44, which removed the ability for stratas to ban rentals or use 19+ age restrictions. Now the strata at Cherry Lane Towers where she lives is trying to turn the condo complex into a 55+ community. (Brennan Phillips - Western News)

Okanagan senior fighting to keep condo strata from becoming 55+ only

Toni Russell is concerned about the impact to her financial future

Toni Russell holds up a copy of Bill 44, which removed the ability for stratas to ban rentals or use 19+ age restrictions. Now the strata at Cherry Lane Towers where she lives is trying to turn the condo complex into a 55+ community. (Brennan Phillips - Western News)
FILE - B.C. announced a $500 million Rental Protection Fund on Jan. 12. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Eby following through on $500M promise to put more rentals in hands of B.C. non-profits

Funds aim to take control away from speculators looking to bump up prices or evict tenants

FILE - B.C. announced a $500 million Rental Protection Fund on Jan. 12. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
B.C. Minister of Housing and Government House Leader Ravi Kahlon speaks during an announcement in Vancouver on December 14, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. doubling staffing of unit that resolves landlord-tenant disputes

Complainants sometimes waiting months for decisions to be made

B.C. Minister of Housing and Government House Leader Ravi Kahlon speaks during an announcement in Vancouver on December 14, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A condo building is seen under construction surrounded by houses as condo towers are seen in the distance in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday March 30, 2018. Vancouver has the most expensive rent in Canada with the average price of a one-bedroom going for $2,633 per month in November. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

National average rent rose to a record $2,024 in November: Rentals.ca

On average, renters are paying $224 more per month compared with a year ago

A condo building is seen under construction surrounded by houses as condo towers are seen in the distance in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday March 30, 2018. Vancouver has the most expensive rent in Canada with the average price of a one-bedroom going for $2,633 per month in November. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Conceptual rendering of two rental towers proposed for Underhill Street and Baron Road. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

More rental towers proposed for tight Kelowna market

Two buildings are planned at the corner of Underhill Street and Baron Road

Conceptual rendering of two rental towers proposed for Underhill Street and Baron Road. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
According to apartment listing website, Zumper, as of Dec. 3 the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Kelowna is $1,920. (Black Press files)

Kelowna city staff hoping ‘unprecedented numbers’ of approved rentals will improve low vacancy rates

‘Exactly what we’re looking for when we’re talking about putting housing in the right place’

According to apartment listing website, Zumper, as of Dec. 3 the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Kelowna is $1,920. (Black Press files)
The current age restriction bylaws strata councils had the authority to impose on potential renters have been lifted by the provincial government on the premise of expanding the rental vacancy opportunities across the province. (Contributed)

Okanagan strata councils seek how to maintain rental controls

55 and over exemption offers pushback option to rental restrictions being lifted

The current age restriction bylaws strata councils had the authority to impose on potential renters have been lifted by the provincial government on the premise of expanding the rental vacancy opportunities across the province. (Contributed)
Big White Fire Department (bigwhitefire.com)

You can’t bunk here: Big White Fire Department clarifies rental scam

The department says someone is using their address for a property rental ad

Big White Fire Department (bigwhitefire.com)
Delegates at the 2022 Union of British Columbia Municipalities in Whistler considered several resolutions on housing Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy of Union of British Columbia Municipalities)

UBCM calls for review of speculation tax, more control over short-term rentals

A Victoria resolution to explore vacancy control failed narrowly at annual municipal convention

Delegates at the 2022 Union of British Columbia Municipalities in Whistler considered several resolutions on housing Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy of Union of British Columbia Municipalities)
Average monthly rents across Canada are 10.5 per cent higher than they were a year ago, according to a new rental report surveying 35 Canadian cities. (Black Press Media file photo)

Canadian renters see largest increase in 3 years between April and May

Vancouver, Burnaby, Victoria among country’s top 10 most expensive places to rent

Average monthly rents across Canada are 10.5 per cent higher than they were a year ago, according to a new rental report surveying 35 Canadian cities. (Black Press Media file photo)
Kelowna’s rental prices increased by over 20 percent over the last year (File photo)

Rent in Kelowna has increased more than any other city in Canada

Zumper’s annual report ranked Kelowna as the fourth most expensive city in Canada

Kelowna’s rental prices increased by over 20 percent over the last year (File photo)
New residential development under construction in Rutland at the corner of Highway 33 and Hollywood Road. (File photo/Barry Gerding/Black Press Media)

High housing demand likely to persist, Kelowna council hears

‘Kelowna remains a highly desirable place to live with a strong demand for housing’

New residential development under construction in Rutland at the corner of Highway 33 and Hollywood Road. (File photo/Barry Gerding/Black Press Media)
1448 Bertram Street (City of Kelowna)

City gives two Kelowna developments ten-year tax holiday

‘That’s a big amount of money, but it’s also a massive project that’s come to our downtown’

1448 Bertram Street (City of Kelowna)
(File photo)

Kelowna property manager wants overhaul to dispute process at Residential Tenancy Branch

Kevin Cheale says Residential Tenancy Branch needs to listen to those in the industry

(File photo)
Barb Ames (Photo contributed)

Single mom out $1K after landlord dispute with former West Kelowna mayoral candidate

Barb Ames has been waiting two years for Mary Mandarino to pay after Residential Tenancy Branch decision

Barb Ames (Photo contributed)
Zumper’s list of the most expensive rental markets in Canada. (Zumper photo)

Kelowna rental rates remain among nation’s highest

Rental listing site Zumper places Kelowna as the fourth most expensive market in Canada

Zumper’s list of the most expensive rental markets in Canada. (Zumper photo)
The downtown Vancouver skyline is seen at sunset, as houses line a hillside in Burnaby, B.C., on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Home sales across Metro Vancouver remained well above the 10-year average in September, but the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says prices haven’t climbed as sharply. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Home demand still outstrips supply in Metro Vancouver but price hikes slow: report

Composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver just under $1.2 million

The downtown Vancouver skyline is seen at sunset, as houses line a hillside in Burnaby, B.C., on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Home sales across Metro Vancouver remained well above the 10-year average in September, but the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says prices haven’t climbed as sharply. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck