Affordability
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Affordability tops renters’ concerns in new national survey
The new data shows shows that affordability remains the defining challenge for Canadian renters, with 70% of respondents citing high rent prices as their main obstacle.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Air conditioner giveaway prizes cool relief
The City of Toronto is expanding its air conditioner giveaway, following last year’s pilot program to provide cool relief to low-income residents of multifamily buildings.
REMI Network
GTA resale market tightens in March
There was an uptick in March home sales in the Greater Toronto Area, which suggests affordability conditions are improving.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Mississauga moves to unlock more housing
The City says it is moving forward with a comprehensive review of its urban design requirements in an effort to boost housing supply and improve affordability.
REMI Network
New condo sales in GTHA fall to 34-year low
New condo sales declined for a fourth consecutive year amid buyer defaults and record high project cancellations.
REMI Network
GTA home market poised for recovery in 2026
Elevated listing inventory has helped buyers negotiate lower selling prices.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Canada’s rental squeeze continues despite rate cut
While lower interest rates may ease mortgage payments for property owners, they do little to close the affordability gap that leaves many renters one paycheque away from missing payments.
REMI Network
Canadian homebuilders voice concerns over proposed tariffs
Homebuilders voiced their concerns over the Trump administration's now delayed plan to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods coming into the U.S.
CondoBusiness
Politics, red tape and the housing industry crisis
A timeline of legislation that shaped Ontario’s current supply and affordability issues.
REMI Network
Confidence among first-time homebuyers edges up
Homebuyers are placing greater importance on the proximity of their homes to where they work.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Ontario lifts income threshold for incentives
More Ontario households will qualify for free energy-saving equipment and advice with a newly announced lift to the income threshold for the provincial Energy Affordability Program.
REMI Network
Vancouver approves historic land-use strategy
After almost three years of extensive public engagement, Vancouver City Council approved the first city-wide land-use strategy to make way for a more affordable and sustainable city.
CondoBusiness
Alberta electricity rebate excludes multifamily
Rental apartment and condominium dwellers with sub-metered suites aren't eligible for the rebate, which has now been extended for an extra three months to total $300 for the year.
CondoBusiness
Condo market offers hope amid housing woes
Those seeking more affordable housing options are finding a cure-all in the condo market, which offers affordability, availability, amenities, and neighbourhood liveability.
REMI Network
Fewer buyers desire move-in-ready homes
Affordability was the most important necessity for the majority of home buyers this year, according to CMHC's annual Mortgage Consumer Survey.
CondoBusiness
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
CondoBusiness
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.
