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Brampton Reduces Development Charges By Up To 100% For Rental Apartments

The discounts would be tiered depending on unit size, and would range from 50% to 100%.

Finance

GTA Rental Supply Deficit To Hit 235,000 Units Over Next Decade

A report released Wednesday by BILD shares sobering insights into rental housing needs in the GTA and shares how government reforms can improve project feasibility and spur rental development.

Under Construction

"Self-Defeating": With DCs Out Of Control, Homeowners Are Paying The Price

We are at the point where builders can’t build homes that people can afford to buy, and the Feds must answer the bell, writes RESCON President Richard Lyall.

Policy

New Developer Alliance Pushes Feds For Housing Policy Overhaul, Including Foreign Buyer Ban Exemption

Ahead of the release of federal Budget 2025 this fall, a new alliance made up of 13 big names in homebuilding has put out a suite of recommendations to address the housing crisis.

Picturesque In Picton: Don't Miss This Restored Queen Anne Gem

This Prince Edward County home serves a seamless union of light-filled spaces, preserved period elements, and sleek modern finishes.

Hamilton

Hamilton Temporarily Lowers Development Charges By 20%

The pilot project is intended to spur housing development and improve affordability for Hamiltonians, and will run from September 2025 to August 2027.

Opinion

Ontario Can’t Compete Without More Homes, York Region Must Cut Development Charges Now

John DiMichele, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board CEO, writes that the path to a stronger Ontario starts with building more homes for workers, families, and individuals — which we won't be able to do with government fees standing in the way.

Opinion

Op-Ed: If We're Serious About Sixplexes, We Need To Get Serious About DCs

We are facing an unprecedented affordability crisis, and there is no logical justification for a tax that directly raises rents and home prices, writes lawyer and tech entrepreneur Liam Gill.

Policy

"Room To Be More Bold": Why We Need To Expand The FTHB GST Rebate

Because the current rebate is proposed to apply exclusively to first-time home buyers, some point out that its impacts would be muted.

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.

Under Construction

Taxes

Brampton Reduces Development Charges By Up To 100% For Rental Apartments

The discounts would be tiered depending on unit size, and would range from 50% to 100%.

GTA Rental Supply Deficit To Hit 235,000 Units Over Next Decade

A report released Wednesday by BILD shares sobering insights into rental housing needs in the GTA and shares how government reforms can improve project feasibility and spur rental development.

"Self-Defeating": With DCs Out Of Control, Homeowners Are Paying The Price

We are at the point where builders can’t build homes that people can afford to buy, and the Feds must answer the bell, writes RESCON President Richard Lyall.

New Developer Alliance Pushes Feds For Housing Policy Overhaul, Including Foreign Buyer Ban Exemption

Ahead of the release of federal Budget 2025 this fall, a new alliance made up of 13 big names in homebuilding has put out a suite of recommendations to address the housing crisis.

Picturesque In Picton: Don't Miss This Restored Queen Anne Gem

This Prince Edward County home serves a seamless union of light-filled spaces, preserved period elements, and sleek modern finishes.

Hamilton Temporarily Lowers Development Charges By 20%

The pilot project is intended to spur housing development and improve affordability for Hamiltonians, and will run from September 2025 to August 2027.

Ontario Can’t Compete Without More Homes, York Region Must Cut Development Charges Now

John DiMichele, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board CEO, writes that the path to a stronger Ontario starts with building more homes for workers, families, and individuals — which we won't be able to do with government fees standing in the way.

Op-Ed: If We're Serious About Sixplexes, We Need To Get Serious About DCs

We are facing an unprecedented affordability crisis, and there is no logical justification for a tax that directly raises rents and home prices, writes lawyer and tech entrepreneur Liam Gill.

"Room To Be More Bold": Why We Need To Expand The FTHB GST Rebate

Because the current rebate is proposed to apply exclusively to first-time home buyers, some point out that its impacts would be muted.

What You Need To Know About The Feds' New GST Rebate For First-Time Buyers

The key details about the First-Time Home Buyers' GST rebate and its scope, and how the industry is reacting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Taxes

The discounts would be tiered depending on unit size, and would range from 50% to 100%.

A report released Wednesday by BILD shares sobering insights into rental housing needs in the GTA and shares how government reforms can improve project feasibility and spur rental development.

We are at the point where builders can’t build homes that people can afford to buy, and the Feds must answer the bell, writes RESCON President Richard Lyall.

Ahead of the release of federal Budget 2025 this fall, a new alliance made up of 13 big names in homebuilding has put out a suite of recommendations to address the housing crisis.

This Prince Edward County home serves a seamless union of light-filled spaces, preserved period elements, and sleek modern finishes.

​The pilot project is intended to spur housing development and improve affordability for Hamiltonians, and will run from September 2025 to August 2027.

John DiMichele, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board CEO, writes that the path to a stronger Ontario starts with building more homes for workers, families, and individuals — which we won't be able to do with government fees standing in the way.

​We are facing an unprecedented affordability crisis, and there is no logical justification for a tax that directly raises rents and home prices, writes lawyer and tech entrepreneur Liam Gill.

Because the current rebate is proposed to apply exclusively to first-time home buyers, some point out that its impacts would be muted.

The key details about the First-Time Home Buyers' GST rebate and its scope, and how the industry is reacting.

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.

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

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

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.

2025 © STOREYS Publishing Inc. | All Rights Reserved

The pilot project is intended to spur housing development and improve affordability for Hamiltonians, and will run from September 2025 to August 2027.

We are facing an unprecedented affordability crisis, and there is no logical justification for a tax that directly raises rents and home prices, writes lawyer and tech entrepreneur Liam Gill.