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


















