May Warren
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Will Justin Trudeau’s plan to end GST on new rental buildings help tenants?
As the Ontario government moves to withdraw its portion of the HST, tenant advocates say the tax changes are a ‘giveaway’ that won’t encourage more rental construction → Read More
GTA home prices up slightly from last June, according to real estate board numbers
Data shows that the average GTA price was about $1.182 million in June compared to roughly $1.146 million last June. → Read More
GTA home prices up slightly from last June, according to real estate board numbers
Data shows that the average GTA price was about $1.182 million in June compared to roughly $1.146 million last June. → Read More
‘The market is incredibly fragile.’ Rise in GTA new-home sales in May threatened by interest rate hike in June
BILD developer association president Dave Wilkes says the Bank of Canada’s monetary policy is in danger of ‘overshooting its target’ causing affordability problems for new home buyers in the GTA. → Read More
Toronto the grey: the city’s green space is disappearing, and it’s likely to get worse
From physical health and climate-saving effects, to being a ‘lifeline’ for renters, advocates say politicians need to focus on green space before it’s too late. → Read More
Average rent up almost 30 per cent in Ontario, says new housing index
Overall Ontario also had the highest number of renters in the country, with over 1,705 million renter households, up 10 per cent since 2016. → Read More
‘It’s June already, it’s not great.’ Delays, denials and red tape — can Toronto’s new mayor fix CaféTO in time?
The clock is ticking on patio season and applicants say they’re still mired in bureaucracy. → Read More
Long-term Airbnb guests aren’t covered under Ontario tenant law, Landlord and Tenant Board rules
The ruling “creates this no man’s land that is unregulated,” says Fairbnb advocate. → Read More
Toronto’s condo market in a ‘moment of reckoning.’ What does it mean for investors?
A whopping 36 per cent of Toronto condos are owned by investors. But even as savvy buyers lose money, they’re not jumping ship just yet. → Read More
‘The light is free.’ How Frank Gehry hopes his condo project will give back to his home city
The Toronto-born 94-year-old star architect says Forma will be “an opportunity to build the beginning of an urban fabric.” → Read More
More Ontario homeowners sold within a year of buying as interest rates climbed, report finds
Teranet says the increase ‘may suggest home ownership stress for those who purchased at the peak of the housing market.’ → Read More
Canada’s housing goals will spike greenhouse gas emissions, says RBC report
Study finds the 5.8 million homes needed to offset the housing crisis will contribute 18 million tonnes of emissions if built using current practices. → Read More
Getting approval to build a multiplex in some Toronto neighbourhoods was a process that could take years. Now it could take days
A city spokesperson says only the housing minister could appeal the Toronto ruling allowing multiplexes in areas previously reserved for single-family homes. → Read More
Toronto makes developers replace demolished rental units. The city fears the province plans to change that
The city’s policy requires that developers who tear down rental buildings for condos replace the lost units. Applications for such demolitions are on the rise. → Read More
Just 2,100 properties reported empty through Toronto’s new vacant homes tax
The results of the mandatory declaration — with responses from 96 per cent of owners — suggest Toronto is not a ‘ghost city’ of vacant units. → Read More
Canadian home prices stabilizing, but market faces ‘alarming’ lack of housing starts
Prices may begin rising later this year, says CMHC in its latest housing market forecast, while raising concerns about rentals and housing supply. → Read More
‘Still on the sidelines’: Sales of new GTA homes and condos continue to slide
Only 384 new single-family homes sold in the GTA in March. But builders worry they’re not ready for rising long-term demand. → Read More
A new car, free cash: Developers look to lure nervous GTA home buyers
Want an extra $3,000 a month? Consider purchasing this new Toronto condo. It’s one of a number of incentives being offered to sweeten sluggish sales. → Read More
City warns its long-awaited housing plan is “at high risk” in latest report
The ability to deal with the growing housing crisis will be impacted by the lost revenues resulting from the province’s Bill 23, says new report → Read More
How much income do you need to buy a home in Toronto? Thousands more than last year
Prices may have dropped, but given rising rates and the stress test, housing affordability keeps getting worse, shows new report. → Read More