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Toigo Family Buys Willowbrook Park Shopping Centre for $137M

Shato Holdings Ltd., owned by the Toigo family, has acquired Langley's Willowbrook Park shopping centre for $137M ($707 per sq. ft.). The 20.15-acre property features 193,785 sq. ft. of retail space, anchored by Safeway and fully leased to tenants like Scotiabank, RBC, and BMO. The projected Net Operating Income for 2025 is over $5.5M.

Langley City Eyes 6.7% Property Tax Hike in New Budget

Langley City council has preliminarily approved a financial plan raising property taxes by 6.7% on average, less than last year's 9.97% hike. Home valuations affect the increase, with single-family homes seeing the largest impact. Strata properties would see the smallest hike at 5.94%. Public input sessions are scheduled for February.

Langley Township May Reduce Parking Minimums Along 200 St.

Langley Township is considering reducing parking space requirements for new condos and apartments near the future Bus Rapid Transit route on 200 Street. A Metro Vancouver report highlights that parking was oversupplied by up to 47% in strata buildings and 35% in rental apartment buildings, prompting the reassessment.

Langley’s Housing Starts Are Down 27% Compared to 2023

Langley’s housing starts dropped to 1,985 from January to October 2024, down from 2,724 during the same period in 2023. Last year’s record-high 3,146 starts marked a peak. While 2024 figures may exceed 2,000 starts, challenges like high interest rates and slower pre-sales continue to affect the market.

Langley Township Postpones New Housing Legislation Bylaws

Langley Township has postponed transit-oriented development and SSMUH reforms as it awaits provincial election results to determine governing leadership. The mayor cited concerns over the impact of broad provincial policies on local plans, while council members noted uncertainty around enforcement.

Langley Township Advances 3 Major Developments

Langley Township advanced several housing developments in Willoughby and other areas, including permit approval for Zenterra’s 620-unit project and first and second readings for a 52-home development by Qualico. Another 315-unit townhouse project by Isle of Mann Property Group was deferred for a public hearing.