Finance

A rendering of Phase Two of ALMAR @ Guelph.
Construction

Inside Forum Asset Management's $15.5M Development Charges Battle In Guelph

Forum Asset Management announced earlier this month that it is putting the second phase of its student housing project in Guelph on hold after the City's decision to impose $15.5 million in development charges.

Profiles

CPI Capital’s August Biniaz On How Tariffs Are Stifling Cross-Border Real Estate Investing

We spoke with Co-Founder of CPI Capital August Biniaz about what it means to be a Canadian business with a hand in US real estate amidst an ever-shifting landscape of tariffs.

Taxes

Toronto Vacant Home Tax Declarations Are Due Tomorrow

Toronto homeowners have until tomorrow — April 30, 2025 — to declare the 2024 occupancy status of their property, or face interest on late payments.

Policy

Experts Analyse Poilievre and Carney's New Home GST Rebate Policies

The two proposals, while similar, have three main differences: eligibility, price scope, and financing — all of which will dictate their effectiveness.

Industry

KingSett Capital Now Has Nearly $1.2B Tied Up In Receivership Proceedings In BC, Ontario

KingSett Capital recently initiated two new receiverships in BC, adding to an extensive list of mortgages tied up in insolvency proceedings in that province and in Ontario.

Economy

Bank Of Canada Holds Interest Rate For First Time In A Year

This marks the first pause from the Bank of Canada since April 2024, and follows a quarter-point cut delivered in mid-March

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.

Real Estate News

Toronto, Vancouver Lead Home Price Decline In Q1 Amid "Caution" In The Market

Data from Royal LePage shows that Toronto and Vancouver saw modest price declines in the first quarter of 2025, while markets in Quebec, the Prairies, and Atlantic Canada saw notable appreciation.

Economy

Where Every Big Bank Stands On Wednesday's Interest Rate Announcement

As we head into the April interest rate announcement, there continues to be an undercurrent of uncertainty and economists are split on whether the Bank of Canada will cut or hold.

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.