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I’m in the process of rezoning a property and building a carriage home. There are so many hoops and red tape to go through. It’s probably double the cost of what it should actually cost to build and taking twice as long. The new bc building codes for energy efficiency are only going to make it worse. They want an air tight space but all it takes is someone leaving a window open to cancel out all of that “green” building code. Not to mention I’m required to have a fan run 24/7 for ventilation that draws in outside air. What good is my spray foam insulation when I’m required to always be circulating in cold outside air.

Houses built in the 50s are still standing and raised families for decades. Safe electrical and smoke detectors should be priority. Not trying to reinvent the wheel with new building codes that some office workers circle jerk over.

Another thing not mentioned is the supply of money. When house prices rise you can take equity out and buy more properties which only raises prices even further. It is far too easy to access money related to real estate. Yes I provide housing to multiple families and there is a financial benefit to me but in the big picture it’s not a good thing.