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rent declines

June’s easing rent declines point to stabilizing market

Easing rent declines reported in June suggest Canada’s rental market may be stabilizing after a prolonged downturn.
LTB

Ontario’s new LTB rules now in effect

Ontario has introduced several amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) and Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) processes through Bill 60 and Bill 97, effective July 1.

Advancing resident-centred seniors’ housing

SIML's latest acquisitions represent both a strategic expansion and a deepened investment in the long‑term stability of Québec’s seniors’ housing sector.
August rents

Affordability tops renters’ concerns in new national survey

The new data shows shows that affordability remains the defining challenge for Canadian renters, with 70% of respondents citing high rent prices as their main obstacle.
strata

B.C. leads Canada in lowering residential rents

According to new data from the province, recent policies and interventions have helped significantly lower B.C. asking rents since they peaked in 2023.
move-in incentives

Move‑in incentives now the norm in major rental markets

Move‑in incentives have become increasingly common, reshaping how renters search for homes and how property managers compete for tenants.
decarbonization

Climate action at a crossroads

Two new reports from Desjardins provide both guidance and a pointed reminder of the headwinds building owners face on the path to decarbonization.

Rental prices return to 2021 levels

Canada’s latest National Rent Report shows rental prices declining for the 19th straight month, bringing average rents back in line with levels last seen three years ago.
GTHA

GTHA rental vacancy hits highest level since 2021

Vacancy in purpose‑built rentals completed since 2000 rose to 5.4 per cent in Q1‑2026, up sharply from 3.6 per cent a year ago.
energy efficiency

Top energy efficiency upgrades for 2026

According to leading energy‑efficiency experts, existing building commissioning, electrification, and smart controls are among the key opportunities for building owners in 2026.
Toronto real estate

Ontario’s push to restart housing activity

Premier Doug Ford has released Ontario’s Budget 2026, which includes several key measures to boost housing development and address affordability.
problem landlords Toronto

Toronto moves to crack down on problem landlords

The City of Toronto is preparing a major overhaul of how it tracks, enforces, and responds to chronic property standards violations and problem landlords who fail to maintain safe and healthy rental housing. 
August rents

Canada’s average rent continues to fall

The average rent for vacant residential units fell 2.8 per cent year-over-year in February, marking the 17th straight month of annual declines.
short term rentals

The business case for short-term rentals

As housing needs evolve across Canada, short-term rentals (STRs) are gaining traction among professionals, relocating families, and renters seeking flexibility.
Morguard

Morguard announces $1-billion portfolio investment

The portfolio, currently owned by TD Asset Management, is one of the largest institutional rental housing platforms in Canada and marks a significant expansion of Morguard’s presence in the sector.
tenants

Affordability pressures ease for renters

New data suggests that affordability pressures are beginning to ease for Canadian renter households as rent growth slows across many markets.
drug activity

Navigating Ontario’s drug activity regulations

The proposed regulations under the Measures Respecting Premises with Illegal Drug Activity Act, 2025 introduce new responsibilities and heightened risks for landlords.