Renting

Vancouver To Develop Affordable Multiplex Via Housing Design Catalogue, Federal Funds
Affordable Housing

Vancouver To Develop Affordable Multiplex Via Housing Design Catalogue, Federal Funds

The 12-unit project is set for 3122 SE Marine Drive, will cost $8.5 million, and will make use of both the Housing Accelerator Fund and Affordable Housing Innovation Fund.

Affordable Housing

Home Relocation Project Brings 17 Affordable Rentals To Sunshine Coast's shíshálh Nation

For the shíshálh Nation, the work resulted in 17 below-market rental homes, jobs for local workers, and new opportunities for skills training.

Renting

Vacancy Rises As Rent Growth Cools Across Canada: Report

The takeaway heading into 2026 is a familiar one: fundamentals are still intact, but the balance of power is shifting.

Real Estate News

Rentsync Announces Acquisition Of Urbanation

Rentsync shared the news Wednesday, explaining the move will significantly strengthen its market intelligence capabilities and deliver more comprehensive insights into Canada’s rental housing market.

Development Projects

Fiera Looks To Swap Office Space For Purpose-Built Rental In 62-Storey Tower On Bay

“This pivot addresses the significant economic and financial challenges Fiera has faced trying to realize the 2021 building approval in the context of Toronto’s office market.”

Development Projects

Osmington Gerofsky Advances Vandyk’s Multi-Tower Mimico Project In Receivership

The site at 39 Newcastle Street is part of a series of Toronto-Area addresses that were placed under receivership in late-2023 as Vandyk Properties fell into severe financial distress.

Policy

BC Sets 2026 Rent Increase Cap At 2.3%, Tying It To Inflation

The 2.3% maximum rent increase cap set for 2026 is a significant decrease from the 3.0% that was set for 2025.

Development Projects

Former Ontario Association Of Architects Headquarters To Anchor 31-Storey Rental

50 Park Road in Midtown Toronto was also the offices of architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design firm DTAH.

Renting

Canadian Rent Decline "Compounding" As July Sees 3.6% Year-Over-Year Drop

While dipping a nominal $4 from June, national average rent fell 3.6% year over year from $2,201 to $2,121, marking the 10th consecutive month of annual rent decline.