New Homes Data

Read the latest reports that provide some key indicators of economic activity in British Columbia.

British Columbia’s Monthly New Homes Registry Report

The Monthly New Homes Registry Report provides information on registered new homes by building type, building size and location.

2024 Monthly Reports

2023 Monthly Reports

2023 Monthly Reports

2022 Monthly Reports
2021 Monthly Reports
2020 Monthly Reports
2019 Monthly Reports
2018 Monthly Reports
2017 Monthly Reports
2016 Monthly Reports

Licensed Residential Builder Survey Summary Report

This report provides a short summary of the results from the annual Licensed Residential Builder Survey. Find out how many builders are working with an Energy Advisor, the perceived climate change challenges for the residential construction industry and more.

Current New Homeowners Survey Summary Report

This report provides a short summary of the results from the Current New Homeowners Survey. Find out overall owner satisfaction with the quality of new homes construction, consumer's confidence and concerns with the housing market and more.

BC Residential Building Statistics and Trends Report

This report presents market information and insights on new construction activities for current and prospective homeowners.

2022 BC Residential Building Statistics and Trends Report

Past BC Residential Building Statistics and Trends Reports

BC Housing and the Bank of Canada conducted a study to assess whether new home registration data can be used as a leading indicator for economic activity in B.C. Study results found that quarterly increases in new registrations for single-detached homes has statistically significant predictive content for growth in real GDP over the next one to three quarters. This information provides stronger signals compared to housing starts and building permits data over the same forecast horizon.