Canada's purpose-built rental market has seen its share of healthy investment activity over the years, yet one asset class has historically struggled to keep up: student housing.

Located in the trendy downtown west neighbourhood of Toronto, 39 Niagara is a high-end, mixed-use rental development set to open its doors in July, 2019. Here, Minto Apartments shares its persona-driven approach to everything from suite design to amenities.

Planning to build a retirement home? CMHC recommends developers consider the following key factors before investing in on-site services and amenities.

Building amenities have come a long way, and just like price and location, they can have a significant impact on the type of tenant a rental property will attract.

A good or bad experience on a person’s first visit to a building can be the difference between a returning client or a lost opportunity. An opinion is formed within seconds of an individual walking through your doors and the scent that greets their nostrils will go a long way to deciding whether that opinion is positive or negative.

Toronto has long been a city open to innovation and change, whether it be culturally or technologically. It’s no surprise then that the city was chosen to take part in the Urban Pilot Program, or UPPlift, which aims to bridge the gap between emergent smart technologies and property managers to enhance a city’s liveability.

In a changing world where “zero carbon” is the ultimate goal in building design, can retrofits alone make Canada’s aging apartment stock sustainable?

Creating a sanctuary in the home is about combining elements of shape and texture, establish a focal point and use of soft colours.

Mixed-use developments in Toronto are creating neighbourhoods that are unaffordable for many people, according to a new study.

Good exterior lighting will beautify a property while also enhancing security. Here are some low-cost tips from rental property managers looking to 'light the way' to happier tenants:

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 2018.

The AIBC Building Envelope Committee highlights some of the duties and responsibilities of architects in the design of the building envelope.

Blending cutting-edge technology with human-centred urban design, Sidewalk Toronto sets out to build Quayside, a new mixed-use community where walkability reigns

A new housing project in Victoria, B.C., which was previously proposed as a condominium building, will now be a 44-unit boutique rental property.

Condominium boards and managers have been increasingly seeking advice on how to make accessibility improvements in older buildings.

Lighting design can make a big difference in the safety and security of a condominium.

Rising in Toronto’s opulent Yorkville neighbourhood is Two St. Thomas, a joint venture between Bentall Kennedy and KingSett Capital. The $130-million 26-storey tower made of glass, stone, wood and copper is the picture of modern sophistication, as imagined by Hariri Pontarini Architects.