Industry News
Tarion issues new advisory to condo corporations
Tarion has issued a new advisory on mandated deadlines related to the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act.
COVID-19 resource for condo managers and boards
A new resource, available for managers and boards, offers a due diligent standard approach for fire, safety and security during the COVID-19 response.
ON/QC: access to key building services assured
Building owners, managers and occupants can be assured that life-safety systems, telecommunications, elevators and HVAC can be maintained and repaired as necessary, and that janitorial and security staff are permitted on-site.
Ontario adopts flat electricity rate
With the government's request for people to stay home as much as possible, many residential customers had been racking up inescapable higher costs of consuming electricity during the daytime hours.
Construction industry urges best practices for safety
With construction recently deemed an essential service by the Ontario government, industry members are promoting best practices to optimize safety.
Realtors urged to consider open house alternatives
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board is asking its realtors to stop conducting in-person open houses for the time being and consider virtual alternatives.
Beware the risks of cleaning chemical mishaps
Some basic chemistry lessons should be reiterated: mixing bleach with ammonia-containing or acid-containing products will produce a toxic reaction.
Beware the risks of cleaning chemical mishaps
Some basic chemistry lessons should be reiterated: any mixture of bleach with ammonia-containing or acid-containing products will produce a toxic reaction.
Canada eases stress test rate for insured mortgages
Canada eased financing requirements for mortgages to boost the housing market and keep prices at bay.
Smart tech innovates design at Ten York Street
Tridel unveiled a new innovation suite at Ten York Street, equipped with an array of smart home technologies that blend into the interior finishes.
Montreal condo to ‘showcase urban heritage’
A Montreal condo is rising directly above MAA Sports Club, a well-known heritage building in the Golden Square Mile neighbourhood
New trends to disrupt residential market, study finds
Canadian residential real estate is the next industry ripe for disruption, with new technology, innovation and business models poised to shift the sector.
Luxury condo prices rise amidst high demand
Luxury condo prices are on the rise in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa where certain factors are creating limited inventory in high demand areas.
Marlin Spring’s mixed-use project in Junction to include condos
Toronto-based real estate firm Marlin Spring and Hines are slated to develop a 2.8-acre property in Toronto’s Junction Triangle.
Condo is LEED Platinum first for Toronto
Aqualina at Bayside is the first high-rise condo in Toronto to earn LEED Platinum certification.
Researchers develop new sensor for detecting water leaks
Water leaks are the leading cause of property losses in apartments, offices and other buildings, resulting in repairs and higher insurance premiums.
Vacant homes in Vancouver down 15 per cent
The City of Vancouver says its Empty Homes Tax program appears to be working as the number of vacant homes decreased since 2018.


