Navdeep Basram

Permitting delays might sometimes come from incomplete or misaligned applications.
The City of Vancouver is actively trying to fix that with two digital tools:

PRET helps you understand what you can build, what permits you need, and what it will likely cost — before you even apply.
eComply checks your drawings against regulations before submission, flagging issues early instead of months later.

Together, these tools are designed to:
• Reduce back-and-forth with the City
• Improve application accuracy
• Support faster approvals under Vancouver’s 3-3-3-1 permit framework

If you’re planning a laneway, multiplex, or future project in Vancouver, understanding how these tools fit into your feasibility and permitting strategy matters.

If you’re working through a project or just thinking ahead,
let’s talk it through and align it properly before you commit.

2026: A Reset Year for Canadian Real Estate
From falling interest rates to new federal housing policies — the market is shifting.
Buyers are gaining confidence. Supply is increasing. The reset has begun. As per RoyalLepage

📉 GTA & Vancouver prices expected to decline
📈 Quebec City leads with projected 12% growth
🏘️ Affordability + policy = opportunity

The window is open for smart moves in real estate. Let's plan ahead — DM me to talk strategy.

Canada’s housing crisis is real — but we’re not listening to the people who actually build the homes.

As construction slows and costs rise, homebuilders are being pushed to the edge.

🛑 We’re seeing projects stall.
📉 We’re seeing fewer housing starts.
💬 We’re NOT seeing builders included in the solution.

This post breaks down why builder input matters — and what governments must do before it’s too late.

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👇 Tell us: What’s the biggest barrier YOU see in building more homes?