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From boom to distress, change in Vancouver land values force developers to adjust on the fly

Distressed sales trend expected to extend well into 2025
The higher cost of debt and elevated construction costs over the last three years have created significant financial challenges for land investors hoping to develop new projects. (Getty Images)
The higher cost of debt and elevated construction costs over the last three years have created significant financial challenges for land investors hoping to develop new projects. (Getty Images)
CoStar Analytics
February 13, 2025 | 8:54 P.M.

Last year, the Vancouver market began to see an uptick in distressed land sales, a trend that is likely to continue in 2025. These forced sales often involve development sites that were acquired at the peak of the market by developers now facing the prospect of extended carrying costs while awaiting redevelopment entitlements.

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