Construction

Are Supertalls A Sustainable Way To Combat The Housing Crisis?

"If you start building on sites that can accommodate a greater density and under-utilize what you can put there, you've done a disservice to the city.”

Development Projects

SLA And GHD On Their "Nature-Forward" Plans For Villiers Island Revamp

The two companies recently won a bid with Waterfront Toronto to plan the infrastructure and streetscape design for Ookwemin Minising (formerly known as Villiers Island) — one of the largest infrastructure projects in the city.

Community

Hazelview Earns Canada's First Rainbow Registered Accreditation For A Rental

Just in time for Pride Month, Hazelview Properties has secured Canada's first Rainbow Registered accreditation for a residential rental building: Story of Midtown Toronto rental property at 73 and 75 Broadway Avenue.

Renting

Canadian Rents Up 12% Since 2022, Despite Annual Dip

Average asking rent in Canada has grown by 4% annually over the last five years, while average annual wage growth has only been around 3%, indicating worsened affordability.

Renting

Incentive City: How Toronto Landlords Are Filling Units Amid Low Demand

The use of incentives to fill rental units doubled year over year last quarter due to weakening demand, prompting landlords to get creative with the perks they offer.

Development Projects

Collecdev-Markee Launches Missing Middle Portfolio With Project On Danforth

2720 Danforth marks the first in Collecdev-Markee's Missing Middle Portfolio — a collection of five purpose-built rentals ranging from six to eight storeys and prioritizing progressive design and planning.

Development Projects

5 Major Toronto Development Proposals From May

Each month brings something different, from affordable housing to multi-tower luxury condos — but here are five stand-out submissions that were on our radar in the month of May.

People

Ontario Real Estate And Development Industry Moves and Hires: May 2025

Notable moves included Gavin Swartzman, who was announced as President and CEO of Christie's International Real Estate, and Randy Hoffman, who joined Realstar as CEO.

Industry

All The Winners From The 2025 BILD Awards

The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) has unveiled its 2025 picks for the best in the design, construction, marketing, and sales of new homes in the Greater Toronto Area.

Mortgages

Ontario Mortgages In Delinquency Surge 71% Over Last Year's Level

Canadian non-mortgage delinquencies reached "levels not seen since 2009" in the first quarter of 2025.