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Ontario announces Inclusionary Zoning framework

Ontario's Inclusionary Zoning framework would allow municipalities to require the inclusion of affordable housing units in new development projects.

Unregistered condo corps could face late charges as of March

Condo corporations that do not register with the Condominium Authority of Ontario by Feb. 28, 2018, may face late charges.

National home sales expected to dip in 2018: CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association has updated its housing market forecast for sales activity in 2017 and 2018, predicting lower sales activity in 2018.

Ontario passes legislation to strengthen consumer protection

The Ontario government recently passed the Strengthening Protection for Ontario Consumers Act to strengthen protection for home buyers.

Ontario seeks public input on Greenbelt expansion

Ontario has launched a public consultation on further expanding the province’s Greenbelt in the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

National home sales continued to climb in November

November 2017 saw national home sales rise for the fourth month in a row, up 3.9 per cent from October, according to statistics released by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).

Ontario legislation replaces OMB with local appeal panels

Earlier this week, the Ontario government passed the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017, legislation that will provide communities with a stronger voice in land-use planning.

David Wilkes new president and CEO of BILD

David Wilkes has been appointed president and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) Board of Directors.

GTA condo prices climb by double-digits year-over-year

According to the Toronto Real Estate Board, high-density home types such as condominium apartments experienced a double-digit price increase year-over-year in November 2017.

Purpose-built affordable housing planned for Kensington Market

Toronto’s Kensington Market neighbourhood will be home to the city’s first purpose-built affordable homes for homeless people in more than 10 years.

New GTA condo sales climb in October: BILD

New home sales climbed in the GTA in October, largely driven by sales of multi-family homes, condo apartments in high-rise and mid-rise buildings and stacked townhomes, says BILD.

Revamped Ontario law helps construction workers get paid on time

Construction workers in Ontario can look forward to being paid on time for the work they do under the province's updated Construction Lien Amendment Act.

Proposal aims to remove roadblocks to electric vehicles in condos

The Ontario government is looking at ways to next spring remove roadblocks to installing electric vehicle charging stations on condo properties.

Emilio Tesolin named Empire Communities’ new President, High-Rise

Empire Communities has announced it has appointed Emilio Tesolin as its new President, High-Rise, effective Nov. 27.

Toronto’s proposed short-term rental rules headed to council

Toronto’s proposal for licensing and regulating short-term rentals is headed to City Council on Dec. 5.

Ontario takes steps to streamline development approvals

Electronic permitting could be coming to Ontario as the province sets about implementing a 14-point action plan aimed at streamlining development approvals.

The Grange meets new backup power guidelines in Toronto first

The City of Toronto today acknowledged the Grange condo as the first multi-residential building to meet its new guidelines for backup power.