Preliminary data from the CMHC’s Fall Rental Market Survey show that average monthly rents are still rising in Calgary and Edmonton despite fewer Canadians moving there.

Canada's 35 larger centres saw the average vacancy rate in privately initiated purpose-built rental apartments increase to 3.3 per cent in October 2015, from 2.8 per cent in October 2014.

Older Canadians represent an increasingly important segment of the Canadian population for developers, organizations and property managers that provide housing. Not only will the number of Canadians over the age of 55 continue to increase over the next several decades, but this group possesses characteristics that are more diverse than any previous generation of seniors.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently released results from its latest House Price Analysis and Assessment (HPAA) framework.

Canadian housing starts reached a trend measure of 185,586 units in July, compared to 184,035 in June, reports CMHC.

The average rental vacancy rate for primary purpose-built apartments in Canada rose to 2.9 per cent in April 2015, according to a new report from CMHC.

The Ontario rental vacancy rate in urban centres was 2.5 per cent in April 2015, down from 2.8 per cent in April 2014, according to a new report released by the CMHC.

According to the Goodman report: 2014 Greater Vancouver Rental Apartment Review, the Greater Vancouver area experienced a record-breaking $778-million in apartment transactions in 2014, up 33 per cent from the previous year. The average price per suite also increased, year-over-year, to $237,000.

According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Waterloo’s new home construction market is shifting from single-detached homes to apartments. Moving forward, the CMHC says demographic changes will support this trend. The CMHC presented data to support this forecast at the annual CMHC Housing Outlook Seminar on November 25.

Apartment vacancy rates for purpose-built apartments in Canada held steady in 2014 according to the CMHC Spring Market Report.

CMHC publishes a reference guide, which provides details on its products and policies related to multi-unit projects. At the back of the booklet there is a checklist of the minimum documentation required.

Recently, CMHC expanded its energy efficiency program features, increasing the maximum amount of its premium rebate from 10 to 15 per cent. The new program also allows for greater flexibility in underwriting, providing higher ...