rental housing
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Skyline celebrates ground-breaking of Simcoe, ON property
Construction is underway at Spencer Place, a new multi-unit rental development in the community of Simcoe, Ontario.
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GWLRA set to bring more housing to Central Lonsdale
Following the successful completion of “The Bowline”, GWL Realty Advisors (GWLRA) has begun construction on a new property in the Central Lonsdale area of North Vancouver.
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Feds launch co‑operative housing development program
The new program aims to support the construction of thousands of homes by 2028, with priority given to projects intended for those in highest need.
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New report exposes inequities in rental housing
The review panel on the Financialization of Purpose-Built Rental Housing has released its report addressing the inequities facing tenants in greatest need.
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Alberta proposes new tools to accelerate housing development
If passed, Bill 20 will enable municipalities to offer multi-year residential property tax exemptions to encourage more housing development, among other new tools.
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Making a case for micro-unit apartments
As housing affordability and climate concerns continue to reach crisis levels, micro units are emerging as a promising, low-cost solution thanks to innovative design concepts improving interior efficiencies.
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Ontario’s shifting real estate landscape
As we head into Q2-2024, a significant shift in Ontario’s real estate landscape has occurred, putting the rental market front and centre amid declining home sales.
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GTA rental construction declined in Q3
The number of purpose-built rentals under construction in the GTA fell to 18,267 units in Q3-2023, according to new data from Urbanation.
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Greenwin and partners to redevelop Toronto’s Palace Arms Hotel
The historic Palace Arms Hotel on King Street West will soon be redeveloped into a mixed-use residential development featuring market rental and affordable units.
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Canada’s Enhanced GST Rental Rebate program
The Canadian government announced it is removing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on future purpose-built rental projects via the "Enhanced GST Rental Rebate" program.
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Canada’s housing sector joins forces to end rental housing crisis
The newly formed National Housing Accord has launched a plan to restore affordability and end Canada's rental housing crisis.
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PGE launches two Waterloo rental projects in record time
Waterloo-based developer PGE used advanced cloud technologies to enable a phased approach to construction, shaving months off the process.
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Bouwinvest expands into Canadian rental market
Dutch institutional investment manager Bouwinvest has entered the Canadian rental market through a joint venture with Woodbourne Capital.
Construction Business
Uptown rental tower starts construction
A new 29-storey rental tower in New Westminster has broken ground with completion and occupancy expected in late 2025.
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March data shows rent growths are reaccelerating
According to March data from rentals.ca and Urbanation, average rents in Canada were up 1 per cent for the first time since November.
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Changes impacting Ontario landlords and tenants
The Ontario government is proposing changes to strengthen protections against renovictions; it is also increasing staff at the LTB to better serve landlords and tenants.
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Ontario 2023 Budget takes action on housing issues
The newly tabled Ontario 2023 Budget includes $24 million in funds to help clear backlogs and improve processes at the Landlord and Tenant Board.
