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Minto Communities’ 30Roe awarded LEED Gold

30Roe, Minto Communities’ fully occupied condominium project located in Toronto, has achieved LEED Gold certification by the Canada Green Building Council.

Mattamy Homes named one of GTA’s Top Employers

Mattamy Homes has been named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for its innovative workplace experience and human resources practices.

Unit sub-metering providers dodge OEB oversight

In practice, the Ontario Energy Board has never exercised its authority to set electricity rates for sub-metered residential units because it has been finalizing a methodology for carrying out the new responsibility, which came into force in the spring of 2018.

Winter vacation condos post strong 2018 price gains

Home prices for winter vacation condos in Canada are experiencing strong annual price gains due to demand, finds Royal LePage's Winter Recreational Report.

GTA new home market gained speed in October

October was a relatively active month for new condominium apartment and single-family home sales and openings in the GTA, reports BILD.

Approval, delivery delays impact affordability: BILD

A report finds the former provincial government's growth policies led to delays in the GTHA's land development and approval process, reducing affordability

Ontario to partner with developer on Mimico GO station

The Ontario Government has announced that it plans to partner with a condominium developer in order to deliver the proposed new Mimico GO Transit station.

Canderel appoints Brett Miller as CEO

The Canderel Group of Companies has appointed 30-year industry veteran Brett Miller as chief executive officer, effective February 18, 2019.

$700-mil mixed-use development set for Montreal

Devimco Immobilier and partners have joined to develop MAESTRIA, the largest mixed-use real estate project in Montreal’s Quartier des spectacles.

Tania Haluk named president of CCI Toronto and Area Chapter

Tania Haluk, RCM has been named president of the Canadian Condominium Institute – Toronto and Area Chapter, effective November 22, 2018.

National home sales dip 1.6 per cent in October

Canadian home sales fell 1.6 per cent between September and October 2018, reports the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).

Record home sales expected by year-end in Quebec

The Quebec residential real estate market is expected to top records by the end of 2018 with over 86,000 transactions, according to the QFREB.

Affordability driving condo market share higher: RE/MAX

Affordability is driving the increase in multi-unit home sales, as resale condos and townhomes in the GTA now represent nearly 37 per cent of home sales.

Greenland Group (Canada) set to launch Lake Suites

Greenland Group (Canada)’s second tower at its Lakeside Residences master-planned community, called Lake Suites, is set to launch this fall.

Minister signals plans to strengthen condo laws

Bill Walker, Ontario’s new minister of government and consumer services, signaled plans to strengthen the province’s condo laws last week.

National housing starts trend decreases in October

The trend in housing starts was 206,171 units in October 2018, down from 207,809 units in September 2018, reports Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Montreal home sales up 11 per cent annually

In October 2018, Montreal recorded 3,731 residential sales, an increase of 11 per cent year-over-year, reports the Greater Montreal Real Estate Board.