Toronto
Finance
Newly Launched Financing Model Makes It Easier To Access Your Home Equity
The Home Equity Partners Inc. has debuted a HESA model in Canada, giving GTA homeowners the opportunity to access flexible financing by tapping into their home’s value. The best part? It doesn't involve taking on debilitating debt.
May 15, 2024
Development Projects
Final Phase Of Parkside Square Master-Planned Community Proposed
Plans have been submitted for the 43-storey residential building that will complete the four-tower Parkside Square lands master-planned community in North York.
Development Projects
QuadReal Revises Plans For 45-Storey Purpose-Built Rental Project In Mount Pleasant
The updated plans include an additional 24 storeys and 527 rental apartments, all within walking distance of the Eglinton Subway and planned Eglinton Crosstown LRT stop.
Urbanity Fair
5 Housing and Urban Initiatives From 2024 To Watch For In 2025
The key policies introduced this year — ranging from new zoning laws to federal housing initiatives — show promise in addressing Toronto's housing crisis and improving its transit options.
Tudor-Style North Saanich Estate In BC Hits Market For $2.4M
The beautiful home sits at 1345 Readings Drive in North Saanich, located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
Development Projects
First Capital REIT Proposes 13 & 35 Storeys Near Danforth GO
The mixed-use development would deliver 620 residential units within walking distance of the Main Street Subway Station and Danforth GO.
Policy
Planning & Housing Committee Tackles Offices, Mid-Rises, And Missing Middle
At a Committee meeting on Thursday, councillors adopted a number of items that tackle the missing middle, optimizing building guidelines, and addressing office vs. housing needs throughout the City.
Multifamily
RioCan & Allied Sell 8-Storey Strada In Toronto To CAPREIT For $48M
The 8-storey Strada at 555 College Street in Toronto was developed in 2021 by RioCan and Allied Properties REIT.
Development Projects
Fitzrovia Proposes Luxurious 631-Unit Rental Development For St. Clair West
A 49-storey, 631-unit mixed-use development from Fitzrovia was recently proposed for St Clair Avenue and Avenue Road and it's chock-full of interesting features and amenities.
Real Estate News
GTA Home Sales Continue To Climb In November With 40% Jump In Sales
After a 44% year-over-year jump in Toronto and GTA home sales in October, TRREB's Market Watch for November revealed another month of encouraging activity with a 40.1% annual increase in sales.
Appointment Notices
Phil Verster Steps Down As CEO Of Metrolinx, New CEO Told Eglinton LRT Is The "Top Priority"
After seven years, Phil Verster has resigned his role as CEO of Metrolinx and will be replaced by Infrastructure Ontario CEO Michael Lindsay.
Retail
Tokyo Smoke Exits Creditor Protection, Most Locations Unaffected By Restructuring
“The majority of Tokyo Smoke's retail locations were unaffected by the restructuring, and there will be no disruption or change to the Company's online business.”
Urbanity Fair
My Condolences, Toronto: Your Downtown is Dead
Downtown Toronto is becoming less vibrant, less livable, and less economically significant. And Toronto, the city that prides itself on being world-class, can’t afford that.
Development Projects
QuadReal Proposes 27-Storey Development In Little Portugal
The proposed building would be the tallest in the area and provide 367 new residential dwellings.
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