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Industry

STOREYS' Trend Of The Year: The Pivot To Purpose-Built Rentals

Over the last twelve months, many industry professionals have shifted their focus from the embattled condo market to creating more purpose-built rentals.

Development Projects

Gupta Group Tweaks ‘Yonge City Square’ In Favour Of Larger Family-Sized Units

The 32- and 14-storey development, under construction since December 2024, could end up having an over 60% share of two- and three-bedrooms.

Real Estate News

Canada Housing Starts Rise In 2025, But Condo Pipeline Weakens: CMHC

Looking ahead, the report projects that national housing starts will decline through 2026 to 2028 as developers contend with elevated costs, softer demand, and higher inventories.

Development Projects

Peterson Proposes 34-, 29-Storey Rental Towers On SE Marine Drive

The proposal by Peterson for 605-695 SE Marine Drive in Vancouver covers a total of 652 rental units, including 153 below-market rental units.

Rental Is Having A Moment, And This Firm Is Building For It

Now, as demand for rental housing intensifies, Hazelview is ready to continue building — at scale, with impact, and with the conviction that comes from being prepared.

Rendering of the first tower in the Fairview Mall master plan project.

Development Projects

Cadillac Fairview Polishes Plans For 48-Storey Rental On Fairview Mall Site

The tower represents the first phase of the broader Fairview Mall master-plan development, set to bring over a dozen new towers to the parking lots around the mall.

Mortgages

New Research Signals Mortgage Relief As Pandemic Renewal Wave Wanes

“Early in 2026, modest payment increases are expected to persist, but by the second half of the year, declines become the dominant outcome as the share renewing into lower rates takes over.”

Development Projects

Plans Filed For 40- And 45-Storey Residential, Film Studio In Toronto’s Port Lands

Plans from Tepfam Holdings are in keeping with the ongoing efforts to turn the Port Lands neighbourhood of Toronto into a buzzing community and housing hub.

Taxes

“A Signal Was Sent”: BC Still Reeling From Budget 2026, Housing To Take A Hit

BC could see more projects shelved as developers grapple with math that simply doesn’t work.

Development Projects

Graywood Buys Yonge–Eglinton Development Site From First Capital REIT For $42M

The sale of 34-70 Montgomery Avenue was completed last year, and Graywood has since submitted a new application for the site.

Industry

Moving Day: February 2026 Industry Hires And Promotions

For your information, reference, and networking needs, here are the moves, hires, and promotions the real estate and development industry saw in February 2026.

Toronto

If The Future Of Toronto Depends On Density, Why Do We Punish Those Who Embrace It?

"This is not about architectural indulgence. It is about aligning policy incentives with outcomes the city already claims to want: stable communities with affordable quality housing that supports residents through multiple life stages."

Homes

GTA New Home Sales Start 2026 At Record Lows: BILD

BILD warns that without improved market certainty and stronger consumer confidence, the slowdown could have broader economic consequences.

Development Projects

Onni Group Advances New Surrey City Centre Master Plan Project With 2,700+ Units

The proposal would see Onni Group redevelop the Regency Gardens apartment complex near Whalley Athletic Park into five mid-rise buildings and seven high-rise buildings.

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Over the last twelve months, many industry professionals have shifted their focus from the embattled condo market to creating more purpose-built rentals.

The 32- and 14-storey development, under construction since December 2024, could end up having an over 60% share of two- and three-bedrooms.

​Looking ahead, the report projects that national housing starts will decline through 2026 to 2028 as developers contend with elevated costs, softer demand, and higher inventories.

​The proposal by Peterson for 605-695 SE Marine Drive in Vancouver covers a total of 652 rental units, including 153 below-market rental units.

Now, as demand for rental housing intensifies, Hazelview is ready to continue building — at scale, with impact, and with the conviction that comes from being prepared.

​The tower represents the first phase of the broader Fairview Mall master-plan development, set to bring over a dozen new towers to the parking lots around the mall.

“Early in 2026, modest payment increases are expected to persist, but by the second half of the year, declines become the dominant outcome as the share renewing into lower rates takes over.”

Plans from Tepfam Holdings are in keeping with the ongoing efforts to turn the Port Lands neighbourhood of Toronto into a buzzing community and housing hub.

BC could see more projects shelved as developers grapple with math that simply doesn’t work.

​The sale of 34-70 Montgomery Avenue was completed last year, and Graywood has since submitted a new application for the site.

For your information, reference, and networking needs, here are the moves, hires, and promotions the real estate and development industry saw in February 2026.

​"This is not about architectural indulgence. It is about aligning policy incentives with outcomes the city already claims to want: stable communities with affordable quality housing that supports residents through multiple life stages."

BILD warns that without improved market certainty and stronger consumer confidence, the slowdown could have broader economic consequences.

​The proposal would see Onni Group redevelop the Regency Gardens apartment complex near Whalley Athletic Park into five mid-rise buildings and seven high-rise buildings.

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Looking ahead, the report projects that national housing starts will decline through 2026 to 2028 as developers contend with elevated costs, softer demand, and higher inventories.

The proposal by Peterson for 605-695 SE Marine Drive in Vancouver covers a total of 652 rental units, including 153 below-market rental units.

The tower represents the first phase of the broader Fairview Mall master-plan development, set to bring over a dozen new towers to the parking lots around the mall.

The sale of 34-70 Montgomery Avenue was completed last year, and Graywood has since submitted a new application for the site.

"This is not about architectural indulgence. It is about aligning policy incentives with outcomes the city already claims to want: stable communities with affordable quality housing that supports residents through multiple life stages."

The proposal would see Onni Group redevelop the Regency Gardens apartment complex near Whalley Athletic Park into five mid-rise buildings and seven high-rise buildings.