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Manitoba to forward new safety measures
The Manitoba government is promising to hold residential landlords accountable for safety and maintenance, and to make it easier to evict tenants who conduct drug deals or carry weapons in a residential building.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
NB taps private market for affordable housing
The New Brunswick government is particularly focusing on private market accommodations in its more generous allocation for affordable housing programs over the coming fiscal year.
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Loan conditions onerous for condo projects
Loan conditions are expected to be onerous for residential condominium developments again in 2025, following a year when many lenders pulled back on construction financing.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Multifamily consistently delivers for investors
Multifamily assets were consistent performers again last year for institutional investors represented in the MSCI/REALPAC Canada Property Index.
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Mississauga task force proposes new housing actions
A new report recommends 30 bold actions the city can take to relieve the housing crisis.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Korean rental housing attracts CPP Investments
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has entered the Korean rental housing market through a 95 per cent stake in a new venture targeting co-living.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Canadian investors team on U.K. multifamily deal
QuadReal Property Group and Realstar have bolstered their multifamily holdings in the United Kingdom through the joint acquisition of a 603-unit complex in Birmingham’s central core.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
U.S. clean energy spending flows to multifamily
U.S. multifamily investor calls government subsidies for energy and environmental upgrades a "return enhancer" in Class B rental housing stock.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Gentle density roughs out space for infill
Governments across Canada have introduced various measures to encourage accessory dwelling units and more infill housing supply on existing residential properties.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Committee of adjustment workload could shrink
Proposed new rules could sideline the committee of adjustment when Ontario property owners add one or two additional residential units on lots zoned for single-family homes in urban areas.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
GRESB to revise indicators for multifamily sector
Multifamily real estate entities reporting to GRESB, the global assessment and benchmark for the ESG performance of portfolios, can expect new criteria next year.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Canada a hyper version of multifamily trends
Multifamily properties continue to be an investment favourite worldwide, with Canada perhaps demonstrating the hyper version of what’s happening in markets elsewhere.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Short-term rental registry stuck in manual
Toronto relies heavily on manual review processes for oversight of approximately 8,400 registrants currently approved to offer short-term rental accommodations in their principal residences.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Purpose-built rental property tax status in flux
Toronto is among Ontario municipalities contemplating a recently authorized optional property tax subclass to convey discounted tax rates for newly constructed purpose-built rental housing.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Security equipment rebate rolled out in Manitoba
Funds for the one-time rebate will be dispersed on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible applicants who submit proof of purchase, installation and Manitoba residency.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Landlords tapped to act on lead water pipes
A Toronto Councillor is calling for more due diligence and disclosure around legacy lead water pipes through proposed new obligations for owners of small multifamily buildings built prior to 1950.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Déjà vu for Ontario’s residential rent increases
The Ontario government will hold the allowable rate for residential rent increases at 2.5 per cent for a third consecutive year in 2025, again falling below the average inflation rate.
