COVID-19
REMI Network
Quebec residential market forecast updated
The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) unveiled its residential market forecasts for 2020 into next year.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Ford announces plan to increase protection of vulnerable residents
The Ontario government is rolling out a new COVID-19 Action Plan for Vulnerable People to better protect vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 crisis.
REMI Network
Vancity offers small businesses interest free loans
Vancity has launched the Unity Pivot Business Loan for small businesses who need to adapt due to COVID-19. Loans of up to $150,000 are available.
Canadian Property Management
Regulators plumb mortgage loan liquidity
COVID-19-related pressure for rent deferrals begets landlords' needs for loan concessions and heightened uncertainty for lenders.
Canadian Property Management
CECRA tied to mortgaged commercial properties
Commercial landlords must agree to reduce rents by 75 per cent and halt evictions for April, May and June. In turn, CMHC will channel the forgivable joint federal-provincial loan directly to their lenders.
Construction Business
Scott Construction launches lunchbox challenge
Scott Construction Group and ITC Construction Group have partnered to launch the #LunchBoxChallenge to recognize workers on their jobsites during COVID-19.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
New report shows alarming rate of infection in senior care facilities
The Ontario Health Coalition released a 70-page report tracking 3,783 positive cases of COVID-19 within senior care facilities across the province.
CondoBusiness
Real estate gains allure as migration portal
Henley & Partners has charted a first quarter pickup in investment programs that offer a gateway to residence in Portugal, Cyprus, Greece and Turkey, and projects a growing appetite for similar opportunities elsewhere in the European Union.
REMI Network
GTA home sales to plunge through spring
Greater Toronto Area homes sales have dropped and are expected to further plunge before the end of June, according to early statistics from TRREB.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Boardwalk REIT issues operational update
Boardwalk REIT provided an update addressing ongoing pandemic measures and April rental revenue, noting that as of April 13th, it had received 92 per cent of rental payments,
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Pandemic spurs case for workplace technology
Workplace technology like occupancy analytics will take on greater relevance as facilities strive to become more productive and healthy.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Medium-term rental agreements plunge across EU
The platform typically boasts about 50,000 active listings for rental accommodations, stretching across several European markets that have suffered high rates of COVID-19.
Design Quarterly
IDA offers COVID-19 design innovation grant
IDA and ePDA are introducing a special COVID-19 Design Innovation Grant in support of global efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Design Quarterly
Recognizing the power of design amid COVID-19
Now that we are disconnected from the spaces that often inspire us at work, there is a stronger appreciation and longing for a well-designed workplace.
REMI Network
Almost half of closed B.C. businesses may not reopen
Almost half of B.C. businesses may not or will not re-open once the restrictions are eased on workplace operations, according to a new business survey.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Some hotels transitioning to COVID-19 frontlines
With many governments, health and social agencies procuring space for COVID-19 related treatment or quarantine quarters, hotel operators are advised to contractually account for risk before signing any agreements.
Construction Business
Temporary new homes in Squamish amid pandemic
The Government of B.C. is partnering with the District of Squamish and Squamish Helping Hands Society to provide 49 new temporary homes.
