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zoning

3 articles tagged "zoning" from Rain City Properties.

Industrial live-work loft interior with high ceilings, exposed brick, and large windows overlooking Vancouver

Buying Guides 14 min read

The Complete Guide to Live-Work Lofts in Vancouver (2026)

Everything you need to know about buying a live-work loft in Vancouver — from zoning and permitted uses to mortgage quirks, tax implications, and the best buildings on the market.

Greyden Douglas - April 3, 2026

Split view of a Vancouver live-work loft studio space and a standard condo home office setup

Market Insights 8 min read

Live-Work vs. Home-Based Business in Vancouver: What the Zoning Actually Means

Vancouver has separate rules for live-work units and home-based businesses — and confusing them can cost you a business licence, a tax bill, or a strata fine. Here's the difference.

Greyden Douglas - April 3, 2026

Aerial view of Vancouver single-family neighbourhood with mix of housing types including multiplexes and laneway homes

Investment Strategy 11 min read

Vancouver R1-1 Zoning: Developer Economics & Multiplex Profit Math (2026)

You know you can build a multiplex under R1-1. The real question is whether the numbers work. A developer-focused breakdown of FSR limits, construction costs, rental yields, and lot-value math for Vancouver's R1-1 zone in 2026.

Greyden Douglas - April 1, 2026