Finance

Choice Properties Advances Plans For 17 Storeys Near Warden Station
Development Projects

Choice Properties Advances Plans For 17 Storeys Near Warden Station

The project has faced pushback in the past, but is now advancing with a Site Plan Approval application for Block Three, planned to accommodate a 17-storey rental building designed by Giannone Petricone Associates.

Development Projects

Dream Office REIT Secures Grant To Convert 16-Storey Office Tower In Calgary

​The office building sits at 606 4th Street SW and Dream Office REIT (TSX: D.UN) has secured an $11 million grant via Calgary's office conversion incentive program.

REITs & Institutions

Ravelin Properties REIT Issues "Going Concern" Warning

​Ravelin Properties REIT is currently in discussions with its lenders regarding recapitalization, but will be unable to continue as a going concern if they are unsuccessful.

Industrial

QuadReal Buys Maple Leaf Self Storage Chain Valued At Over $500M From Larco

​The Maple Leaf Self Storage portfolio includes 11 properties in Metro Vancouver and four in Calgary and is valued at more than $500 million.

Development Projects

Wesgroup Joins Crombie REIT On Four Safeway Redevelopments In Metro Vancouver

​Wesgroup Properties is joining Crombie REIT on its Kingsway & Tyne, Lynn Valley, Hastings, and West Broadway projects across Metro Vancouver.

Development Projects

Crombie, Northam Looking To Replace Scarborough Beer Store With 36-Storey Rental

Crombie REIT entered into a co-ownership agreement in 2018 that resulted in 50% interest in 3130 Danforth Avenue being sold to a subsidiary of Northam Realty Advisors.

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.

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.