With the 2019 Federal Election coming up on October 21st, citizens are thinking more about the things that are important to them. The Campbell River Mirror newspaper published and article with information from the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board. Giving an interesting standpoint that many first time, and seasoned home buyers should consider, or ask about to their local politics.
Described in the article are points of interest regarding home buying, as most election candidates are focusing on affordable rentals, where do the home buyers and sellers find themselves?
Find out more information in the article below on the following points:
Increased Housing Supply
Reform the Mortgage Stress Test
Reform First-time Buyers’ Tax Credit
Reintroduce 30-year amortization
Modernize lending practices
Now this article doesn’t give you the answers of which party you should be voting for. If you aren’t sure what the election platforms are, visit Macleans 209 Federal Election Platform Guide here.
We hope everyone can get out and vote, every voice matters.
Is home ownership on the Island an election issue?
Source Campbell River Mirror/ Impress Oct. 7, 2019
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