Industry News
Montreal megaproject pursues WELL Multi-family Residential Certification
HUMANITI, a mixed-use megaproject in Montreal, has registered to pursue WELL Multi-family Residential Certification for its residential component.
GTA new home sales slow as inventory declines
GTA new home sales slowed in July as the supply of new homes continued to fall and prices of available homes continued to climb, announced BILD.
Jennifer Keesmaat set to leave Toronto chief planner post
The City of Toronto’s Chief Planner and Executive Director of the City Planning division, Jennifer Keesmaat, is departing her role effective September 29.
Larger mortgages a factor in higher home prices: study
Over the past 17 years, Canadians were able to qualify for larger mortgages due to declining interest rates and rising incomes, says the Fraser Institute.
Building and energy leaders urge shift to net-zero energy
Leading building and energy professionals are pressing for action on net-zero energy ready construction and more green jobs.
Canadian home sales fall 2.1 per cent in July
National home sales fell 2.1 per cent from June to July, marking the fourth consecutive month of declining sales activity, according to statistics released by the Canadian Real Estate Association.
Survey finds majority opposes home-sharing services ban
With short-term rental rules on the horizon, a group is touting the survey finding that a majority of Canadians oppose a ban on home-sharing services.
OHBA names 2017 Awards of Distinction finalists
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association has announced the finalists for its 2017 Awards of Distinction, to be announced on Sept. 26th at the OHBA Conference.
New 47-storey condo to rise in downtown Toronto
Peter & Adelaide, a new residential tower by Graywood Developments, will rise at Peter St. and Adelaide St. in downtown Toronto’s Entertainment District.
Tarion coverage for condo conversions anticipated in 2018
Tarion coverage for Ontario condo conversions is expected to become available at the beginning of 2018, according to a regulatory proposal.
Condominium Authority of Ontario adopts fees as proposed
Condo owners will pay a monthly fee of $1 per voting unit to fund services to be provided by the newly formed Condominium Authority of Ontario.
GTA condo sales fall eight per cent y-o-y in Q2
According to the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), there were a total of 8,223 condominium apartment sales reported between April and the end of June in the Greater Toronto Area.
Vancouver echoes Toronto’s proposed short-term rental rules
City of Vancouver staff earlier this month proposed short-term rental rules that are markedly similar to rules proposed in Toronto.
Peter Milczyn named Ontario’s new housing minister
Peter Milczyn, MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore, was sworn in as Ontario’s housing minister at a Queen’s Park ceremony this morning.
GTA condo sales reach record high in June
In June, the Greater Toronto Area’s new housing market continued to climb with condo sales in the region reaching a new record high, reports BILD.
Multi-res superintendent finds success with waste diversion program
Education and easy access are two key factors that helped an Ottawa-based condo find success with its waste diversion program.
Condo management companies strike partnership
Associa Maple Ridge Community Management announced that it has struck a strategic partnership with Harmony Management.


