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A change to the lease agreements governing developments on land governed by the Indian Act promises to make it easier for buyers of projects like the Cottages on Osoyoos Lake to obtain financingBy Peter MithamTue Jul 23, 2013 12:01am PSTUnder the radarThe supply of highrise condos has been the favourite bête noire among housing observers, given the visible presence they have on the skyline and the significant impact they can have within a small area.But in recent conversations, veteran analyst Frank Schliewinsky of Vancouver real estate consulting firm G-Force Group has pointed out that low-rise units might be a greater threat to the market.Citing figures to the end of May from market research firm MPC Intelligence Inc.,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]discount moncler jackets[/url], Schliewinsky noted there are more than 7,000 highrise condo units being marketed in Metro Vancouver, or the equivalent of more than a year’s supply.Meanwhile,[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler down jackets[/url],[url=http://www.moncler-sale.org]moncler down jackets[/url], there are 5,475 low-rise condos sitting unsold or yet to be released in projects now selling. 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But he doesn’t expect everyone to take note.“It’s a hard market to turn around. Even after there’s an evident downturn, the product will still be coming on the market for the next six, 12, 18 months.”No fearsA change to the language of the lease agreements developers sign when pursuing developments on land administered by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada has put paid to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. fears that prompted the CMHC to withhold its approval of mortgages sought for units on the properties.The change allays concerns that the bankruptcy of a developer holding a head lease that allows it to develop on reserve land would terminate the subleases granted to home buyers. 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