Finance

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Economy

How A Weakened Canadian Dollar Impacts Commercial Real Estate

The Canadian dollar is lower now than it was a year ago, but that may not be a bad thing for commercial real estate.

Under Construction

Ontario Needs A Two-Year Holiday From DCs — And It's "Not A Pipe Dream"

A two-year holiday from development charges would give governments time to work on devising a new equitable and predictable system to pay for growth.

Policy

The Federal Election Housing Ballot: Liberals Vs. Conservatives

In less than a month, Canadians will elect a new prime minister. Here's how the two most viable candidates for the job plan to tackle one of the nation's most pressing issues: the housing crisis.

Development Projects

Bazis Buys Two-Tower Project From First Capital For $32M, Planning Third Tower

First Capital REIT (TSX: FCR.UN) has sold 895 Lawrence Avenue East in North York, where it was planning two towers. Bazis is now planning three towers for the site.

Taxes

Could Poilievre’s Capital Gains Tax Break ‘Shut Young Canadians Out Of The Market’?

Proposed on Sunday, the policy aims to strengthen the Canadian economy by deferring the capital gains tax when profits are reinvested into Canadian businesses and assets.

Multifamily

Concert Properties Completes Seniors Housing Divestiture, Securing $334M

Over the past year, Concert has sold its four Tapestry seniors housing properties in BC and Ontario to Tridel, Fengate Asset Management, and Chartwell Retirement Residences.

First Time Buyers

Early Inheritance Is Trending: Get In On 2025’s ‘Living Legacy’ Movement

Early inheritance is an increasingly popular route towards homeownership — and you can help lay the path.

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.

Taxes

Poilievre Pledges To Waive GST On New Homes Under $1.3M

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre says this will save Canadians up to $65,000 and benefit the middle class in pricier cities like Toronto and Vancouver.

Taxes

Mark Carney Reaffirms Pledge To Eliminate GST For First-Time Homebuyers

The newly-minted Prime Minister reaffirmed his pledge to eliminate the sales tax for first-time buyers on Thursday — a move he says will save Canadians up to $50,000 when buying a new home.

Multifamily

Forum To Reposition Ottawa Student Housing Tower Under REIIF After $183M Purchase

Forum Asset Management is set to reposition ALMA @ ByWard Market Ottawa at 256 Rideau Street under its REIIF in Q3 2025.