Rental Prices

• Canada’s rental market facing ‘perfect storm’ as prices hit new high in July: report

  Canadian renters have long lamented the increasing prices they see landlords request of tenants, but in July, those totals hit a level unseen in the country's history.

  Canada

  Aug 11
  
• Canmore family frustrated by lack of seniors’ care despite brand-new facility

  The housing authority in Canmore, Alta., says lack of housing is impacting recruitment throughout the region, but says SE Health is working very hard at staffing the care centre.

  Health

  Jul 21
  
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• Average asking price for Canadian rental unit hits record high in June: report

  The average cost of a one-bedroom unit in June was $1,780, up 10.2 per cent from the same month in 2022.

  Canada

  Jul 13
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• B.C.’s new shelter rate a good start, but doesn’t go nearly far enough: advocates

  The slice of income assistance meant for housing increased in B.C. for the first time in 15 years this month, but still only amounts to $500 in a province with a housing crisis.

  Politics

  Jul 7
• Report finds that Kelowna, B.C. continues to have high rental rates

  The report states that the average price to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Kelowna is $1,952. A 14.3 per cent increase in the prices from this time last year.

  Consumer

  May 24
• Halifax rent prices to keep rising as more people can’t afford homes, report suggests

  Rent prices in Halifax are expected to continue rising over the next couple of years, according to a new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

  Canada

  May 2
• Nova Scotia is in need of more public housing, advocates say

  Between January and September 2022, the waitlist for public housing grew 10 per cent and sits at 6,596 applicants - representing more than half of the public units available.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2022
• 1-bedroom apartment rent in Kelowna reaches $2K a month

  One website says one-bedroom apartments in Kelowna are now going for $2,003 a month, while another listed them at $1,960 a month.

  Consumer

  Nov 18, 2022
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• 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
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• Calgary renters say bidding wars and ‘gouging’ are leading to desperate measures

  Calgary renters are scrambling to find a place to call home after landlords hike prices, entertain bidding wars and limit availability.

  Economy

  May 25, 2022