Renting

Average 2-Bed Rent Could Hit $5,600/Month In Toronto By 2032
Renting

Average 2-Bed Rent Could Hit $5,600/Month In Toronto By 2032

The outlook for Toronto rent growth represents an astounding 72% increase compared to 2023 and projects a 26% rent increase to $4,100 by 2027.

Toronto

Toronto Ranks 5th Most At Risk For Housing Bubble Globally

Toronto's risk score improved in 2024, though slower rent and income growth have kept the city in "elevated" risk territory.

Renting

Toronto Rental Starts Slashed In Half As “High Cost Of Financing” Cuts Into Profitability

The plunge in purpose-built rental starts can additionally be attributed to “consecutive months of declining asking rents,” according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Policy

BC Conservatives Proposing $3,000 Per Month "Rustad Rebate" On Rent, Mortgages

The proposed BC Rent and Mortgage Rebate — colloquially being called the "Rustad Rebate," after Conservative Leader John Rustad — would exempt housing costs from provincial income taxes beginning at a maximum of $1,500 a month starting January 2026.

Renting

Size Matters: Renters Prioritizing Space And Price Over Location

A study from simplydbs found that 74% of renters valued price over location, amid a high cost of living.

Renting

“Historically Irregular”: Canadian Rent Growth Slows To Almost 3-Year Low

The sluggish summer is attributed to “a combination of more supply being built, as well as a rollback in demand from population-related changes in government policies.”

Policy

"A Dramatic Shift": Provincial Fund Now The Biggest Buyer In BC's Multi-Family Market

British Columbia’s $500 million Rental Protection Fund has kicked into high gear since it was announced by Premier David Eby more than a year ago, but it's not without its critics.

Renting

Behind The Scenes, This Property Management Group Is Ahead Of The Curve

“It's easy to get fatigued in this business. It's a very hands-on business that focuses on a lot of minutia,” says Oren Turkienicz, CEO of Holt Meadow. “So from our perspective, it's important to keep employees engaged.”

Policy

BC Drops Annual Rent Increase Cap To 3.0% For 2025

​After setting the rent increases cap at 3.5% for 2024, the Province is dropping it to 3.0% for 2025, tying it to inflation.

Renting

July Sees Slowest Annual Canadian Rent Growth In Over Two Years

"We’ve seen very little of the uplift typically expected with the warmer months,” said David Aizikov, Senior Analyst at Rentals.ca.

Condos

Toronto Condo Sales Slump 20% As Would-Be Buyers Turn To Renting

“With monthly payments remaining high and average rents edging lower over the past year, many would-be buyers remain on the sidelines. However, over the next year, an improving affordability picture will see a growing number of first-time buyers enter the condo market.”

Policy

Municipalities Must Monitor (And Tweak) Their Tenant Protection Policies

While Vancouver and Burnaby have created rigorous tenant protection policies, these approaches are new, and something of a housing experiment. As the redevelopments unfold, and tenants make use of their rights, the question of compliance will be put to the test, say experts.