Canada Rental Market

• ‘Increasing demand’ for secondary units as homebuyers grapple with rate hikes

  Canada has recently seen a ramp up in construction of secondary suites, like basement apartments and laneway homes. There is growing appeal to buy them, real estate experts say.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2023
  
• Canada doesn’t have enough homes to own. Renters will pay the price

  A new housing outlook from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. shows that as homeownership remains out of reach for many, renters will face higher costs.

  Money

  Apr 27, 2023
  
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• Rent control: What tenants should know as rental prices surge across Canada  

  'Landlords use a variety of strategies and tactics to push and price tenants out of their homes,' said one community legal worker in Toronto, Ont.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2023
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• Renters in Canada are facing the toughest market since 2001: CMHC report

  The vacancy rate for purpose-built rental apartments declined to 1.9 per cent last year — the lowest level since 2001, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2023
• Some Canadians can apply for a one-time rent top up starting Monday. Here’s what to know

  The government of Canada will be opening its applications Monday for a one-time top-up as part of the Canada Housing Benefit (CHB) program.

  Consumer

  Dec 11, 2022
• About to renew your rent? Here’s how to prepare for a potential price hike

  For those subject to unrestricted increases, experts say there are some ways to try and limit the price hike, but warn those renting in hot markets shouldn't bank on discounts.

  Consumer

  Jun 30, 2022
• ‘Incredibly stressful:’ Why renting isn’t always a solution for those who can’t buy

  As the COVID-19 pandemic brings double-digit property appreciation to small towns, some Canadians priced out of homeownership are feeling the squeeze in the rental market as well.

  Money

  May 29, 2021
• Monthly rent across Canada expected to rise — especially in these 3 cities: report

  The average rental rates could increase by six per cent year over year on a national basis in 2019, according to a report from Rentals.ca.

  Consumer

  Jan 4, 2019
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• Here are the most expensive — and cheapest — cities to rent in Canada

  Rents are rising faster than inflation, as the vacancy rate dips to a near 10-year low, new CMHC report says.

  Money

  Nov 28, 2018