Office

JLL Calls For 'Full Repeal' Of Office Replacement Bylaw Ahead Of City Deliberations

Ahead of final policy recommendations regarding the Office Replacement Bylaw to be considered by Planning and Housing in Q4, JLL has released a study calling for a "full and unconditional repeal of the Office Replacement Bylaw to unleash supply."

Development Projects

This Futuristic Development Could Bring 1,782 New Units To Front Street

A shiny new development proposed by H&R REIT could one day transform Toronto's downtown skyline with its contemporary, golden exterior and striking heights.

Toronto

Toronto's 10-Year Economic Action Plan Targets Housing, Transit

The report presents a path to supporting "a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable economy that benefits all Torontonians."

Development Projects

Spadina Gardens Tenants Worry Over 'Unprecedented' Floating Tower Addition

The ambitious proposal for Spadina Gardens has successfully exited the zoning approvals phase, but not without tenants raising concerns over feasibility and safety during construction.

Economy

How Key Are Interest Rate Cuts To Restoring Housing Affordability?

Ahead of the expected October rate cut, we take a look the role cuts will play in restoring housing affordability and what other factors might have a larger role to play in Canada's quest for attainable housing.

Construction

Housing Starts Still 'Well Below Required Amount' Despite 5% Increase In September

Bottom line: we are not producing enough housing, especially in Ontario and BC where housing affordability is at its lowest.

Real Estate News

Canadian Home Sales Inch Up In September, Rebound Still Expected For 2025

"With the pace of rate cuts now expected to be much faster than previously thought, it’s possible some buyers may choose to hold off on a purchase for now," says CREA’s Senior Economist.

Development Projects

Revised Plans Add 33 Storeys To Heritage Building Near Queen West

Last year, we found out that Toronto Raptors small forward Scottie Barnes would be helping to design a sports simulator room planned for the building, however, Barnes' continued role is "to be determined, at this point," according to a representative from Originate Developments.

Development Projects

A Soaring 3-Tower Development Is Headed For Flemingdon Park

The 44-, 47-, and 49-storey project comes from Toronto-based developer Stanford Homes and could bring 1,833 residential units to the North York neighbourhood.

Industry

Midtown Preconstruction Project Hit With Receivership Over $53M Debt

The debts accrued during the planning approvals stage for a 10-storey mixed-use development set for Eglinton Avenue West.

Mortgages

Refinancing 90% Of A Home’s Value Could Lead To "Massive" Debts

On Tuesday, the Government of Canada announced a new insured mortgage refinancing product that is causing some in the real estate industry to scratch their heads.