Decline in international students pinches B.C. rental market

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• SourceCastanet Kamloops
• Original URLhttps://castanet.net/edition/news-story-629729-3-.htm
• Canonical URLhttps://www.biv.com/news/real-estate/decline-in-international-students-pinches-bc-rental-market-12719739
• Publish dateAug 31, 2026
• First indexedAug 31, 2026 7:00 am PDT
• Last checkedSep 4, 2026 8:35 pm PDT
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• DescriptionLower international student enrolment this fall is expected to put further pressure on B.C.’s rental market, as landlords and student housing providers adjust to a smaller pool of renters following federal reductions to international study permits.

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