Renting
Policy
Can The Rebirth Of A '70s-Era Government Incentive Really Help The Housing Crisis?
The '70s are back in fashion, and with them is the possible reintroduction of the Multiple Unit Rental Building (MURB) program, as the Liberals advocate to bring it back.
May 14, 2025
Renting
Average Canadian Rent Reaches A Five-Month High In April
The average asking rent has increased nearly 30% from the COVID-19 low in April 2021.
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.
Renting
Number Of GTHA Rentals Offering Incentives Doubles In Q1
Of the buildings offering incentives, 39% offered free rent for one month, while 23% offered free rent for two months.
Expert: Market Momentum Is Slowing – But Trusted Real Estate Professionals Are Rising
During periods of greater uncertainty, the role of a real estate agent evolves from a deal-maker to a true fiduciary.
Renting
National Average Rent Sees 6th Straight Annual Decline In March
While national average rent fell 2.8% year over year last month, rents increased on a month-over-month basis for the first time since September 2024.
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
‘Elegant’ 56-Storey Rental Proposed Minutes From Eglinton Station
The proposed development would feature design by Arcadis and replace a four-storey co-ownership building at 148 Soudan Avenue.
Development Projects
Kilmer-Tricon File Plans For 16, 43 Storeys For Site Of Toronto Coach Terminal
In addition to Kilmer Group and Tricon Residential, the project has drawn in Studio Gang, architects-Alliance, CCxA, and Smoke Architecture.
Renting
Over Half Of Purpose-Built Rental Sites In GTHA Have Infill Potential
“The potential infill sites could accommodate an estimated 182,023 units, which was 4.5 times as many units as currently proposed at existing rental sites when including both purpose-built rentals and condos.”
Renting
Ontario's Rental Supply Gap Projected To Surpass 200,000 In Next 10 Years
Despite constant calls to build, build, build and a recent boom in purpose-built rental projects, the narrative is still the same: Ontario is not building rental units fast enough to meet rising demand.
Development Projects
Proposed 45-Storey Rental To Retain Historic 1960s Facade
The proposal comes from Graywood Developments who aims to redevelop the site with a mixed-use tower set to deliver 517 rental units.
Toronto
Feds Announce $2.55B In Support Of Toronto Rental Housing Projects
The $2.55 billion in low-cost financing will speed up the delivery of 4,831 rental homes, including a minimum of 1,075 affordable rental units.
Renting
Average Canadian Rent Reaches Lowest Point In Over 18 Months
“Apartment completions are currently running at record highs, while at the same time, population growth has slowed and the economy faces heightened risks due to a potential trade war with the US.”
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