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CAO

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.
energy

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.
montreal

Marked increase in Montreal condo sales

Condo sales in the Montreal CMA climbed by 15 per cent during March 2025.
luxury

Luxury home-buying shifts across Canada

Luxury home-buying activity accelerated early in the year but economic uncertainty stifled burgeoning housing markets. 
mortgage payments

Canadians express confidence over mortgage payments: poll

Canadian mortgage holders are taking proactive measures to mitigate financial strain.
Tarion

Tarion enhances homebuyer protections

After a number of public consultations, Tarion has introduced a change to the deposit protection process.
Certified Plans Program

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

Condo seekers list top home features

Parking garages and renovated kitchens and bathrooms figure highly into what potential condo buyers desire.
Palma Condominiums

Palma Condominiums launches in Brossard

The project marks a milestone in the ongoing creation of Solar Uniquartier, a transit-oriented development near downtown Montreal.
home

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

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.
status certificate

ACMO requests status certificate fee increase

Status certificate fees have remained unchanged since 2001.
Counter tariffs bring procurement complications

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

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.
Consumer

B.C. cracking down on consumer injustice

Proposed amendments to consumer protection laws in B.C. will quell predatory sales practices.
SKYBLÜ

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

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.