by Alexandria Vaz | May 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
There is a particular kind of confidence that returns quietly, not with fanfare or dramatic headlines but in phone calls that get returned faster In investors flying in for tours again In due diligence periods shrinking from months to days In apartment buildings once...
by Alexandria Vaz | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
In April 2026, Toronto City Council advanced a series of development applications that continue to reinforce strong momentum in the city’s housing pipeline, particularly within the purpose-built rental sector. Across the March to April 2026 reporting cycle, Council...
by Alexandria Vaz | Apr 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hamilton’s renovation licensing and relocation bylaw was introduced with a clear and broadly defensible intention: to prevent bad faith evictions while ensuring tenants are treated fairly when major work is genuinely required. On paper, it is a policy designed around...
by Alexandria Vaz | Apr 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Investors Look for a Spring Shift in Market Energy There is a certain time of year in Toronto when the conversation around real estate changes slightly. It becomes less about caution and more about possibility, as if the city itself is stretching after a long sleep....
by Alexandria Vaz | Mar 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
For owners of purpose-built rental buildings, the lesson is subtle but important. These assets are fundamentally strong. They produce steady income. They house families. They anchor neighborhoods. And yet, strength does not equal immunity. Systems age. Expenses rise....
by Alexandria Vaz | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
After years of tight conditions and steep rent increases, 2025 saw vacancy rates rise and rent growth slow. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the purpose-built rental vacancy rate in the GTA reached about 3 percent in 2025, up from roughly 2.2...
by Alexandria Vaz | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Greater Toronto Area’s rental market is entering a moment of quiet adjustment. After years of historically low vacancy and rapidly escalating rents, 2025 brought a modest cooling. Vacancy crept upward, and rent growth slowed, not because demand vanished, but...
by Ashley | Mar 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Investor confidence in the multi-residential real estate industry in 2021 has remained strong, despite the economical uncertainty linked to COVID-19. This type of property continued to be an appealing option for investors due to its strong performance track record and...
by Ashley | Mar 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Canadian apartment building sales were trending downward last year with investors concerned about high unemployment numbers and tenants missing rent payments. However, 2021 has seen a shift in sales with demand for multi-family properties skyrocketing, despite...
by Ashley | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to significantly impact and present new risks and concerns, CMHC has announced changes to its insurance underwriting relating to multi-unit residential properties. Starting on Thursday, May 28th Canada Mortgage and Housing...
