Development Projects

6 Toronto Development Proposals On Our Radar From April

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

Appointment Notices

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

Notable moves included Don Kottick starting as President of RE/MAX and Abi Bond stepping down as Executive Director of Toronto's Housing Secretariat.

Renting

Number Of GTHA Rentals Offering Incentives Doubles In Q1

Of the buildings offering incentives, 39% offered free rent for one month, while 23% offered free rent for two months.

Listed Commercial

Hazelview Looking To Sell Bloor West Rental Site With OLT-Approved Infill Plans

The site is currently occupied by a 15-storey rental that is over 96% occupied, and has OLT approvals in place for a 13- and four-storey development.

Taxes

Toronto Vacant Home Tax Declarations Are Due Tomorrow

Toronto homeowners have until tomorrow — April 30, 2025 — to declare the 2024 occupancy status of their property, or face interest on late payments.

Policy

What Mark Carney's Election Win Means For Canadian Housing

The newly (re)minted Prime Minister made a slew of promises on the campaign trail aimed at remedying the housing crisis. Now that he's won, here's what Canadians can expect to see.

Development Projects

Toronto Approves 'Union Park' Revision, Heights Up To 71 Storeys

Plans approved by Toronto City Council last week call for four buildings of 71, 50, 50, and 60 storeys and nearly 2,000 purpose-built rental units.

Policy

Experts Analyse Poilievre and Carney's New Home GST Rebate Policies

The two proposals, while similar, have three main differences: eligibility, price scope, and financing — all of which will dictate their effectiveness.

Opinion

Op-Ed: Why Housing Is Top Of Mind As A Gen Z Voter

When it comes to housing, myself and an untold number of young Canadians without access to the Bank of Mom and Dad are getting demonstrably screwed.

Appointment Notices

Don Kottick Appointed New President Of RE/MAX Canada

The former President and CEO of Sotheby's Canada will be taking over for Christopher Alexander, who stepped down in early March.

Construction

GTA New Home Sales Hit "Rock Bottom" (Again) In March

With fewer than 400 new home sales recorded last month, experts at BILD are calling for urgent action from all levels of government.

Development Projects

Manulife Proposes Five-Tower Development Near Yorkdale Mall

The ambitious proposal seeks to transform a retail plaza with a dynamic mixed-use community that would deliver over 2,000 new units to a bustling North York neighbourhood.