Management
Balancing density and livability
According to Andrew Pascal, partner and CEO at Capstone Developments, mid-rise construction offers several advantages over high-rise projects in terms of cost and lifestyle.
Montreal’s crackdown on short-term rentals
Montreal has introduced strict new rules for short-term rentals in an effort to ease the housing crisis and crack down on unauthorized listings.
Algorithmic rent-setting under scrutiny
The ongoing legal storm around the AI-driven rent-setting software YieldStar could result in the widespread ban of these tools in Canada and the U.S.
New tax twist for affordable rental housing
A promised new optional property tax subclass would allow Ontario municipalities to reduce the tax rate on qualifying affordable rental units by up to 35 per cent.
Illegal drug activity could ensnare landlords
Proposed Ontario legislation targets landlords who knowingly permit or possess proceeds from the production or trafficking of controlled substances within premises they control.
Canadian rental market sees modest gains in April
The average asking rent for residential properties in Canada rose 0.4 per cent in April to $2,127, reaching a five-month high
Housing goals and policies
As the Liberals and Conservatives face-off on the campaign trail, housing remains a hot topic in the build-up to the federal election.
2025 housing market projections
CMHC forecasts rent growth in Canada to will ease as vacancy rates increase, leading to gradual improvements in rental affordability by 2027.
Summa Property Management: Professional property management done the right way
Managing a property is no easy feat. It requires a lot of time, attention, and money to maintain your property assets and provide tenant/owner/board satisfaction.
Average asking rents declined in February
The average asking rent for all residential properties in Canada fell to $2,088 in February, marking a 4.8 per cent annual decline.
Lenders exhibit decarbonization disconnect
Canadian lenders may be reassessing the urgency of decarbonization, but they still express enthusiasm for the sustainable assets and impact investments that appear to be losing cachet in the United States.
Doug Ford wins third term as Ontario Premier
Ontario residents have voted to re-elect Doug Ford in the 2025 provincial election, securing a historical third term and majority win for the Ontario PC Party.
Loan conditions onerous for condo projects
Loan conditions are expected to be onerous for residential condominium developments again in 2025, following a year when many lenders pulled back on construction financing.
New survey reveals Canada’s top trending rental markets
Winnipeg retains the top spot as the most sought-after Canadian city for renters on the RentCafe platform.
Toronto offers heads-up on emission thresholds
Toronto could join the slate of North American jurisdictions that impose thresholds for allowable greenhouse gas emissions from buildings sometime later this year.
Starlight completes new Barrie infill project
Starlight's latest rental project, The Shoreview, brings 215 rental suites to the city of Barrie, Ontario, overlooking the Lake Simcoe waterfront.
Multifamily consistently delivers for investors
Multifamily assets were consistent performers again last year for institutional investors represented in the MSCI/REALPAC Canada Property Index.


















