Industry News
Daniels opens accessibility standards to the industry
The standards set new benchmarks beyond the Ontario Building Code requirements for accessibility in housing.
CAPREIT announces several strategic transactions
Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“CAPREIT”) has been busy buying and selling apartment properties across in 2025.
$58M investment to create thousands of homes in Winnipeg
The two governments announced recipients of the second round of grants under the Housing Accelerator Fund Capital Grant Program.
U.S. CRE investors ponder tariff implications
Threatened tariffs could almost immediately translate into a 7.5 per cent premium on construction materials, while tariff-related inflation is expected to have an impact on interest rates and financing.
Aspiring homebuyers sticking to rental markets
A convergence of factors are driving rental markets in six of Canada’s big cities and putting a chill on home-ownership rates.
Rent growth in Canada continued to fall in January
The average asking rent in Canada for all residential properties in January continued to fall for the fourth consecutive month to $2,100.
Canadian homebuilders voice concerns over proposed tariffs
Homebuilders voiced their concerns over the Trump administration's now delayed plan to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods coming into the U.S.
Retaliatory tariffs loom for buildings sector
Canada’s first round of proposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports includes a range of building materials and furnishings, and equipment and products used in operations, maintenance and housekeeping.
U.S. tariffs will increase housing costs, says NAHB
The National Association of Homebuilders is urging President Trump to reconsider tariffs on Canadian and Mexican building materials due to impacts on housing costs.
Tax reprieve for investment property vendors
Reversion to a 50 per cent capital gains inclusion rate will deliver higher returns than vendors might have expected on investment property sales since June 25, 2024.
Equinox fitness club opening at West House
Toronto’s newest luxury rental apartment, West House, will soon be home to Equinox's third location in the city.
Governments invest $975 million in Toronto waterfront
Canada, Ontario, and the City of Toronto have each pledged $325 million to accelerate Waterfront Toronto's revitalization, which includes building affordable housing.
BOMA BEST Sustainable update takes effect Feb. 1
BOMA BEST Sustainable version 4.1 will introduce minor modifications to the assessment and benchmarking program for existing buildings as of Feb. 1, 2025.
Fiera expands Calgary apartment portfolio
Fiera Real Estate CORE Fund announced it has acquired four newly constructed Calgary rental properties in two separate transactions.
Tariff threats cloud investment outlook
Tariff threats bring a new source of hesitation to what had been an expected pickup in commercial real estate investment activity in 2025.
Feds invest in Montreal mixed-use property
The federal government is allocating $50 million towards the construction of The MileBrook, a mixed-use development in Montreal.
Insights from Yardi’s Q1-2025 multifamily report
As we enter 2025, Canada's multifamily market remains tight, though the supply-demand imbalance is starting to ease, and rent growth is slowing down.

















