Development
Canadian Property Management
Vacant residential land stirs surtax rumblings
The Canadian government is exploring options for a surtax on vacant residential land through a newly launched public consultation, which is open for submissions until December 31, 2024.
Canadian Property Management
Elections loom in three Canadian provinces
Housing, tax and energy costs are prominent on the agenda as British Columbia, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan all prepare for provincial elections in October.
Canadian Property Management
Equity partnerships generate net-zero progress
A newly released primer from the First Nations Major Projects Coalition highlights clean energy opportunities and some illustrative generation, storage and transmission projects.
REMI Network
Nova Scotia amends fees for condo developers
Nova Scotia is lowering fees for most new and phased condo developments to increase housing in the province.
CondoBusiness
New builder disclosure requirements proposed
The Ontario government is seeking input on proposed additional disclosure requirements from builders with the purchase agreements for new condominium units.
Canadian Property Management
Retail squeeze buoys mixed-use development
Mixed-use developments represent one of the few options for new retail space in Canada's largest markets, as demand and rental rates continue to rise.
Canadian Property Management
Toronto considers office replacement pullback
Proposed new policy directions could open the way for a broader range of redevelopment projects in specified downtown Toronto districts and at the midtown Yonge & Eglinton node.
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 Facility Management & Design
Ontario seeks input on accessibility standards
Provincially appointed committee examines the objectives and details of guidance and requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Building Code.
Canadian Property Management
Developer Jerry Naqvi to join Order of Canada
Jerry Naqvi, founder and chair of Edmonton-based Cameron Corporation, is among 64 new members of the Order of Canada announced by Governor General Mary Simon ahead of Canada Day 2024.
CondoBusiness
Future Cities Institute aspires for breakthroughs
The institute aims to tackle the systemic drivers of housing-related affordability and innovate across sectors.
Canadian Property Management
Windmill Development gets One Planet Living nod
Windmill Development Group has been named a Global Leader under the One Planet Living framework, securing a rare distinction seldom accorded to a corporate entity.
CondoBusiness
How can developers protect against defaulting buyers? Mitigation strategies in today’s market
Developers of residential homes have faced significantly increased numbers of purchasers not closing their deals due to the inability to obtain financing.
CondoBusiness
Visitor parking scarcity draws criticism
A Toronto Councillor urges clearer rules for visitor parking provisions that account for the differing availability of public parking options in various areas of the city.
REMI Network
Reid’s Heritage Homes charts new expansion path
Reid’s Heritage Construction – previously an independent entity – now operates under Reid’s Heritage Homes.
CondoBusiness
Condos viewed as viable long-term housing option
A recent survey, commissioned by Toronto developer Devron, shows that 47% of Torontonians believe condos are viable long-term housing option.
Canadian Property Management
NAIOP imposes order on CRE’s evolving vocabulary
An updated glossary of commercial real estate’s common business terms presents an expanded list reflective of an evolving vocabulary across a multidisciplinary workforce.
