Rentals

• NDP want competition watchdog to probe potential rent-fixing by landlords

  According to the latest report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation, average asking rents in August rose 3.3 per cent from last year to $2,187.

  Consumer

  Sep 20, 2024
  
• Is rent cheaper living with a roommate? It depends where you live

  A recent report by Rentals.ca showed "roommate rents" dropped to $1,481 per person in Vancouver and decreased in Toronto to $1,230, but it has risen in smaller cities.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2024
  
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• Average Metro Vancouver renter spends 61% of monthly income on rent: report

  Average rates for furnished one-bedroom units in Metro Vancouver rose by $251 between March and April, with unfurnished ones rising by $39.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2024
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• Not just Toronto: Are these cities seeing ‘unsustainable’ rent spikes, too?

  One expert said the movement of people from other provinces of Canada to Alberta means the housing crisis is being spread out through the country, instead of easing.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2024
• Woman ‘lives in fear’ of eviction as Ontario rents continue to surge

  Canada’s housing agency says low vacancies and rents growing much faster than people's incomes is making it tough all over for Ontario renters.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2024
• GST removal on rental builds won’t lower prices any time soon, experts say

  The removal of GST for rentals in Canada is a welcome step to create more housing affordability but its impact on rents likely won't be felt any time soon, experts say.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2023
• Should Canadians offer up spare rooms to help with housing crunch?

  The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation forecasts a need for 3.5 million more homes by 2030 than the country is on track to build. 

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2023
• Kingston staff report says goal of 8,000 residential units over 10 years achievable

  The city has issued permits for 671 residential units in the first 6 months of 2023. In 2022 the municipality issued building permits for 873 units.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2023
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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, 2023
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• Will Canada’s premiers tackle rental crisis next month? Advocates, tenants want action

  Rent for a one-bedroom can cost anywhere from about $1,860 in Halifax to $2,500 in Toronto and as much as $2,800 in Vancouver, according to a recent report by Rentals.ca.

  Consumer

  Jun 6, 2023