Home Breadcrumb caret Economy Breadcrumb caret Economic Indicators B.C. housing market shows signs of moderation: agency Assessed values drop for single-family homes By The Canadian Press | January 2, 2019 | Last updated on January 2, 2019 1 min read © jakobradlgruber / 123RF Stock Photo Assessed values of some single-family homes in Metro Vancouver’s once red-hot housing market dropped between 5% and 10% in the latest assessments used to determine property taxes in British Columbia. Meanwhile, BC Assessment says some property owners in the rest of the province have seen 5% to 15% increases in their property values. Read: Can your client afford a home in 2019? The agency forecasts condominium values will increase by up to 20% across B.C. this year. Commercial and industrial properties saw an increase of between 10% and 20% across most of the province, with some markets around Metro Vancouver increasing up to 30%. BC Assessment collects, monitors and analyzes property data. Its assessments are based on the estimate of a property’s market value on July 1 of each year and its physical condition on Oct. 31. Deputy assessor Keith MacLean-Talbot says increases in property assessments do not automatically translate into a corresponding increase in property taxes. Also read: The real risks to Canada’s housing market Alternative mortgage lenders could become a risk The Canadian Press The Canadian Press is a national news agency headquartered in Toronto and founded in 1917. Save Stroke 1 Print Group 8 Share LI logo