Garry Marr
Why Toronto's land transfer tax makes less sense than ever
Municipal cash grab is making a moribund housing market even less efficient
via Financial Post (Real Estate)
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Renting
How Olivia Chow And Brad Bradford Plan To Address Toronto’s Housing Woes
As the October 26 Toronto mayoral election approaches, the city’s housing and affordability crisis remains one of the most pressing issues among voters, and for good reason.Fewer than 1 in 6 Torontonians can afford to bu...
via STOREYS
Government & Policy
Prime Minister Mark Carney's airport privatization scheme needs proof of benefits for travellers: report
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) collects considerably less aviation-related revenue per passenger than several major for-profit airports overseas, according to a new report that urges the Government of Canada to st...
via Daily Hive Urbanized
Government & Policy
Toronto voters want action on affordability, housing ahead of municipal election
More than 50 people are vying to lead Toronto for the next four years, but polls suggest it will be a tight race between incumbent Olivia Chow and councillor Brad Bradford.
via Global News (Toronto)
New Development
French and Swiss firms to build new VIA Rail passenger cars and locomotives in $6.7-billion fleet overhaul
VIA Rail’s long-distance services, including trains serving Vancouver and Prince Rupert, are proceeding with a major upgrade through the Government of Canada’s investment of more than $4.7 billion in new passenger rail c...
via Daily Hive Urbanized
New Development
How An Ottawa Office Conversion Ended Up In Receivership
An office-to-residential conversion project in Ottawa has been placed under receivership after the conversion commenced without the approval of the lender, according to filings in Ontario Superior Court.The property is a...
via STOREYS
Government & Policy
Vancouver International Airport first in line for Prime Minister Carney's privatization strategy, with up to 20% First Nations stake: report
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) could be the first major Canadian airport to bring in private investors under the Government of Canada’s proposed overhaul of airport operations. This follows Prime Minister Mark Car...
via Daily Hive Urbanized
Government & Policy
TRREB Municipal Election Watch: Housing, Affordability and Growth Take Centre Stage: Toronto, Peel, York, Durham, Halton & Barrie
With Ontario’s municipal election on Monday, October 26, voters across the GTA and Simcoe are hearing increasingly detailed debates about housing affordability, property taxes, infrastructure, development charges, and ho...
via TRREB
Moving Day
September 2026 Industry Hires And Promotions
We know you like to know what's up.For your information, reference, and networking needs, here are the moves, hires, and promotions the real estate and development sector saw in September 2026:Jessica Summers has joined...
via STOREYS
Government & Policy
Metro Vancouver Regional District defends its roles and services targeted by B.C. Conservatives
Metro Vancouver Regional District is rejecting the Conservative Party of British Columbia’s case for removing several of its responsibilities, arguing that the party’s election-time criticism overlooks recent spending re...
via Daily Hive Urbanized
New Development
Proposal to build a 750,000 sq. ft. Metro Vancouver food distribution terminal could strengthen Canada's food security
A major new facility for storing, processing, and distributing food is proposed for Metro Vancouver, with the aim of helping British Columbia producers get their products to more customers across Canada and overseas. BC...
via Daily Hive Urbanized
Housing Market
Vancouver Home Prices Hit A 5-Year Low As Buyers Pull Back
Greater Vancouver didn’t see the housing correction Toronto did, but it’s unclear if that was just a delay. Greater Vancouver REALTORS (GVREB) data shows sales fell in September. Combined with elevated inventory, weaker...
via Better Dwelling
Renting
Rent across Canada is now the lowest it’s been in two years
It’s not all grim news when it comes to Canadian real estate. Rents across Canada have been on a downward trend for two years straight, with the average asking rent now sitting at $2,034, according to a new report from R...
via Daily Hive Urbanized
Government & Policy
Kareem Allam plans to address a pesky Vancouver problem if elected
Something that no Vancouver mayoral candidate has yet taken the time to prioritize and address is the rat problem facing the city — that is, until Vancouver Liberals Leader Kareem Allam announced that he would implement...
via Daily Hive Urbanized
Renting
Vancouver rent just had the biggest monthly increase in Canada's major markets
The rising cost of living continues to impact many British Columbians, and you may soon need to dig deeper into your pockets to pay your monthly Vancouver rent. A new report from Rentals.ca reveals that asking rents for...
via Daily Hive Urbanized
Renting
Canadian asking rents fall 4.2%, extending declines to two years
Condo rents remain under the most pressure, while easing supply growth points to a steadier market in Toronto and Vancouver.
via Canadian Mortgage Trends
Housing Market
‘Deeply grateful’: Biscuit the bunny returns home after cash reward posted
Biscuit, an award-winning rabbit that was stolen from the Markham Fair last weekend, has been returned to its family, festival organizers say.
via Global News (Toronto)
Housing Market
Toronto Home Prices Plunge To 6-Year Low, 28% Below Peak
Greater Toronto’s real estate recovery experienced another setback last month. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data shows home sales pulled back in September. Falling sales met with historically lofty inventor...
via Better Dwelling
Housing Market
Greater Toronto home sales in September down from year ago, average price also lower
Renewed tensions with the United States and a surge in gas prices amid an ongoing war in the Middle East have kept potential buyers on the sidelines in recent months.
via Global News (Toronto)
New Development
KingSett Capital Lists Two King Street East Office Towers In Downtown Toronto
Two high-profile high-rise office towers in downtown Toronto have officially hit the market, according to a new listing that came online last week.The first tower is 8 King Street East, a 21-storey office tower located a...
via STOREYS
Housing Market
Two Thirds Of GTA Condos Sold For Less Than $600K In September
Of the 1,316 condominium apartments sold across the GTA in September, 893 sold for less than $600,000. Nearly half, 594 units, sold below $500,000.That puts 67.9% of condo sales below $600,000 and 45.1% below half a mill...
via STOREYS
Housing Market
Toronto home prices fall for a second month as loan costs rise
Toronto home prices fell for a second straight month in September as a jump in borrowing costs added to the economic uncertainty plaguing the market.
via Canadian Mortgage Trends
Industry & Regulation
The Sutton Place Hotels Recognized in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
The Sutton Place Hotels in Vancouver, Halifax and Toronto earn recognition among the top hotels in their respective Canadian regions VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Sutton Place Hotels i...
via Financial Post
Housing Market
Economic Uncertainty Kept GTA Homebuyers on the Sidelines in September
Homebuyers were in a holding pattern in September, as uncertainty surrounding the economy, inflation and borrowing costs weighed on Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales. GTA REALTORS® reported 5,040 home sales through T...
via TRREB
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