Industry News
CAO launches consumer protection and compliance policy
The CAO launched a new policy that details its approach to protecting condo consumers by verifying legal compliance.
Toronto opens link for energy and water reporting
The City of Toronto has opened a reporting link for owners of large buildings to report their energy and water usage for 2024.
Marked increase in Montreal condo sales
Condo sales in the Montreal CMA climbed by 15 per cent during March 2025.
Luxury home-buying shifts across Canada
Luxury home-buying activity accelerated early in the year but economic uncertainty stifled burgeoning housing markets.
Canadians express confidence over mortgage payments: poll
Canadian mortgage holders are taking proactive measures to mitigate financial strain.
Tarion enhances homebuyer protections
After a number of public consultations, Tarion has introduced a change to the deposit protection process.
Toronto expands Certified Plans Program
Townhomes now figure into the City of Toronto’s Certified Plans Program, which was recently expanded to include a wider range of building types.
Condo seekers list top home features
Parking garages and renovated kitchens and bathrooms figure highly into what potential condo buyers desire.
Palma Condominiums launches in Brossard
The project marks a milestone in the ongoing creation of Solar Uniquartier, a transit-oriented development near downtown Montreal.
GTA home sales decline
February home sales were down 27 per cent compared to the same period last year in the Greater Toronto Area.
Parking tax to jump 5% in Greater Vancouver
British Columbia's new released 2025 budget includes increases to the TransLink parking tax and the provincial vacant unit tax.
ACMO requests status certificate fee increase
Status certificate fees have remained unchanged since 2001.
Counter tariffs bring procurement complications
Procurement complications have arisen throughout Canada as businesses grapple with a long list of U.S. products now to be subject to a 25 per cent import tax.
Tariffs expected to hike prices on new homes
Builders are warning that newly imposed tariffs will lead to more expensive building materials and raise prices on new homes.
B.C. cracking down on consumer injustice
Proposed amendments to consumer protection laws in B.C. will quell predatory sales practices.
SKYBLÜ 3 condo will be third tallest in Cité Mirabel
The next phase of the SKYBLÜ 3 Urban Condos project is underway in Quebec.
Nova Scotia to double deed transfer tax
Out-of-province purchasers of residential properties that are no larger than a triplex will be subject to a 10 per cent tax on the sale value as of April 1, 2025.