Finance
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.
Apr 09, 2025
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.
This $5.2M Lake Simcoe Retreat Is The Ultimate Four-Season Escape
Situated just an hour from Toronto on a quiet private road in Innisfil, this spectacular custom-built home offers more than a retreat: it delivers an immersive escape.
Multifamily
Boardwalk REIT Acquires Elbow 5 Eight Property In Calgary For $93M
The Elbow 5 Eight rental building is located at 730 58 Avenue SW in Calgary and was developed by Cove Properties.
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.
Listed Commercial
CPP Investments Puts Downtown Toronto HQ At 1 Queen East On The Market
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board acquired 1 Queen Street E and 20 Richmond Street E in 2013 for $220 million.
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.
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