Real Estate News

Toronto’s Updated Heating and Cooling Bylaws: What Property Owners and Landlords Need to Know

As of April 30, 2025, Toronto’s Property Standards Bylaw has been amended to tighten indoor comfort requirements for rental units. Landlords must now maintain a minimum indoor temperature of 21°C from October 1 through May 15, and, if air conditioning is provided, must operate it from June 1 through

Housing Starts in Canada Rise in April 2025, Led by Québec and the Prairies

In April 2025, Canadian builders broke ground on new residential construction at an unprecedented pace for that month, according to figures released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on May 15, 2025. The seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of housing starts jumped 30%, from 21

The Rise of Co-Living Spaces

Co‑living has evolved from a niche student‑housing concept into a mainstream urban housing model, driven by mounting affordability pressures and changing lifestyle preferences. In Canadian metropolises such as Toronto and Vancouver, where homeownership and traditional rentals have become increasingl