The Rental Market
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BGO acquires Ontario rental property
Global real estate investment manager BGO has acquired The Camby, a newly built multi-family complex in Cambridge, Ontario,
Rent declines ease in October
Rent declines eased somewhat across Canada in October, suggesting the downturn may be moderating after 13th consecutive months of decreases.
Rental sector reacts to Budget 2025
The new federal budget signals a renewed push to accelerate housing construction, placing housing supply at the centre of the economic agenda.
Multifamily holds steady in economic headwinds
Despite six consecutive quarters of rent growth deceleration, Yardi reports its not all bad news on the horizon for Canadian apartment owners and operators.
Canadian rent prices continue to cool
The decline in rent prices is most notable in the largest and priciest cities, but the cooling trend is starting to spread nationwide.
Report examines growing rental supply shortfall
A recent study by National Bank of Canada Financial Markets looks at Canada’s rental housing shortfall despite efforts by developers.
Homestead acquires Burlington apartment complex
Homestead Land Holdings has acquired The Diplomats, a two-tower apartment complex in Burlington, Ontario, from GWL Realty Advisors.
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.

















