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B.C. real estate sector gets PST surprise

B.C. real estate sector gets PST surprise

Commercial and residential landlords and strata corporations in British Columbia face a 7 per cent increase on some key operational costs, set to kick in on Oct. 1, 2026.
Skyline property

Resilience by design

Amid the challenges of 2025, Skyline Apartment REIT continued to show resilience, thanks in part to a disciplined approach to portfolio modernization.
Canadian real estate underperforms globally

Canadian real estate underperforms globally

The MSCI REALPAC Canada Property Index pegs the 2025 all-asset average total return at 1.3 per cent across 50 portfolios collectively valued at roughly CAD $160 billion.
rent growth

Asking rent falls for 16th straight month

The average asking rent for residential properties across Canada fell 2.0 per cent in January, marking the 16th consecutive month of annual declines.

Killam acquires 13-storey Halifax apartment

Killam Apartment REIT has acquired Forrest Green Apartments, a 13-storey, 109-unit building in the Clayton Park neighbourhood of Halifax.

Reinvesting for the future

As evidenced by the 2025 MAC Award winners, strategic capital upgrades are essential to sustaining long-term asset performance in today's uncertain market.
Yardi

Yardi forecasts stable yet vulnerable multifamily market

Multifamily market fundamentals weakened noticeably through 2025, and Yardi expects the conditions will remain fragile in the year ahead.

Top 10 market trends that defined 2025

Canada's multifamily market was impacted by several factors in 2025, including lower immigration targets, changing government policies and rising material costs.

CAPREIT expands national portfolio

December has been a busy month for CAPREIT, with six rental property acquisitions across Canada for a combined total of $292.5 million.
housing market

Vacancy rates rise in 2025 amid record supply

CMHC's 2025 Rental Market Report reveals rising vacancy rates in Canadian cities despite increased supply, citing slower population and economic growth as contributing factors.
holidays

Thoughtful solutions to seasonal stressors

For multi-residential apartment owners, the holidays present unique challenges that require thoughtful solutions to maintain safety, courtesy, and seamless operations.
August rents

Canada’s average rent falls below $2,100

Average rent in Canada has dropped 3.1 per cent since last November to $2,074 marking the 14th consecutive month of annual decreases.
Altree Developments

Unlocking Toronto’s Missing Middle housing

Despite being recognized as essential for building affordable, livable communities, "Missing Middle" housing development continues to lag in Toronto.

Empirio Capital expands Edmonton footprint

Vancouver-based Empirio Capital is deepening its presence in Edmonton with the acquisition of a second multifamily property, McConachie Villas.
public capital

Unlocking affordable housing development

According to advocates, the AHRF would give both non-profit and purpose-built rental developers the financial certainty needed to move housing projects forward.
SingleKey report

More Canadians renting for the long term

The Q3 2025 Rental Intelligence Report by SingleKey reveals that the traditional image of renters as young and transient no longer reflects reality.
August rents

Renter demand holds strong across Canada

Renter demand across Canada remained resilient through the third quarter of 2025, according to new data from RentCafe.