Management
Canada’s annual rent growth slows to 2%
Average asking rents in Canada rose by 2.1 per cent in September, marking the smallest annual rent growth since October 2021.
Reputation management tips for property managers
Nicole Harris of Solv Communications shares tips and strategies to help property managers elevate or maintain their brand’s reputation.
Overcoming the hurdles of construction
As Medallion Corporation sets out construct six new rental developments in Toronto, Oshawa and Ajax, the road forward hasn’t been easy.
Concordia releases AI-driven rental market research
New AI-driven research from Concordia University, in partnership with Equiton, provides insights into the future of Canadian rentals and housing affordability.
Indigenous-led project brings hope to East Hastings
A landmark Indigenous-led, mixed-use housing development is underway on East Hastings Street in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Annual rent growth returns to longer-term average
Asking rents for purpose-built and condominium apartments in Canada rose by 4.7 per cent, marking the slowest annual rate of rent growth in nearly three years.
Multiple failings uncovered in fatal fire probe
Beyond the UK, the report offers lessons for onlookers everywhere about slipshod diligence, inappropriately trained safety administrators and the possible risks of commercial pressures in certification processes.
Maintaining a healthy lawn through fall
Wanda Wolf of Landcare shares some healthy strategies for maintaining a beautifully landscaped lawn without the overuse of water and chemicals.
Building sustainable multifamily communities
Today's successful rental projects are built using the three pillars of sustainable development: economic, social, and environmental.
Rent growth slows to lowest rate in two years
According to Rentals.ca, the annual rate of rent growth in Canada has slowed to its lowest rate in over 31 months.
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.
The fast track to funding
CMCH's new Frequent Builder framework aims to accelerate housing construction by expediting the application process for established housing providers.
Legislative updates for residential landlords
From rent increase guidelines to renovictions policies, small residential landlords in particular should take note of the changes that will impact their businesses in 2025.
Apartment performance down slightly in Q2
Yardi's Q2 2024 Multifamily Report provides a detailed overview of Canada's apartment performance, revealing a slight cooling in the market despite high demand.
A pathway to future homeownership
At a time when owning real estate is out of reach for many, the Daniels Corp offers tenants a unique way to save for homeownership as they rent.
Addressing potential water risks in older buildings
One way to ensure a building gets the best insurance rates is to lower its potential water risks by taking proactive steps to prevent damage and over-consumption.
Canada’s average asking rent tops $2,200 per month
Average asking rents in Canada increased 9.3 per cent year-over-year in May, reaching a record-high $2,202 per month according to the latest data from Rentals.ca and Urbanation.