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REMI Network
Global flooring market set to see steady growth : report
The global flooring market is anticipated to reach $450 billion by 2026, according to a report by Transparency Market Research (TMR).
REMI Network
Survey says: Rent in Toronto highest in Canada
A new report from Rentals.ca reveals that rent in Toronto is the highest in Canada for one- and two-bedroom apartments, while Ontario is still the most expensive province.
Canadian Property Management
Bull market to continue in Canadian commercial real estate: report
Industrial vacancy is expected to edge lower in 2019, according to Avison Young’s 2019 North America, Europe and Asia Forecast.
CondoBusiness
National housing starts trend declines in December
The trend in housing starts was 206,981 units in December 2018, down from 212,338 units in November 2018, according to CMHC.
REMI Network
RIU Hotels & Resorts opening first hotel in Canada
RIU Hotels & Resorts has announced the construction of a hotel in Toronto. The Spanish company intends to invest around $100-million in the project.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Ontario proposes changes to Greater Golden Horseshoe growth plan
The Ontario government has proposed changes to the Growth Plan intended to help increase housing supply, attract investment and protect jobs in the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
Canadian Property Management
Canadians join select slate of ASHRAE Fellows
Arthur Irwin's peers conveyed one final honour, as he was elevated to the special category of ASHRAE membership recognizing exceptional contributions to the HVAC industry and a sustainable built environment.
Canadian Property Management
Deep energy retrofit a winner for Olympic Park
An overhaul of the aging thermal plant combined with other system and equipment upgrades delivered a 31 per cent cut in energy use and a 57 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
REMI Network
Stories to watch in 2019
The REMI Network's editorial team takes a look at last year's top stories and how they will continue to impact the commercial real estate industry in 2019.
REMI Network
Menkes invests in restoration of 320 Bay Street
Menkes, alongside TD Greystone Asset Management (TD Greystone), has announced the acquisition of an interest in 320 Bay Street, a heritage building in Toronto's Financial District.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Alignvest purchases Ottawa student residence
Alignvest Student Housing Inc. announced it has entered into a contract to purchase a new student housing property in Ottawa, known as "The Annex".
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Starlight and Homestead acquire two rental properties
Starlight Investments and Homestead Land Holdings announced they have jointly purchased two multi-residential apartment complexes for $241 million.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Firm Capital Property Trust acquires Dartmouth rental building
Firm Capital Property Trust announced it has acquired a multi-residential building consisting of 69 units located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
CondoBusiness
New Alberta condo rules to increase transparency
The Province of Alberta is launching new condo rules that will increase transparency and improve condominium governance in the province.
CondoBusiness
GTA condo sales fall 24 per cent in November
There were 2,454 condo apartment sales in the GTA in November, a decline of 24 per cent compared to November 2017, reports BILD.
Canadian Property Management
Partners REIT sells 11 Quebec retail properties
Partners REIT announced it has found buyers for its 11 Quebec retail properties, the transaction is expected to close early in the second quarter of 2019.
CondoBusiness
Housing affordability to erode further in 2019: RBC Economics
This year is unlikely to provide substantial housing affordability relief, reports the latest Housing Trends and Affordability report from RBC Economics.



