It looks like the foreign buyers tax is working
It recently came to my attention that the province of Ontario had not published any new data on foreign buyers in the residential market since Doug Ford was elected. It wasn’t sitting well with people, and the government responded quickly.
Renderings for Alexandra Park by Tridel and TCHC
In order for any city to grow healthily, areas in need of redevelopment must be identified. The plan at Regent Park by The Daniels Corporation and Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) is a perfect example of breathing new life into an old
Get the SCOOP on Toronto’s next residential hot spot
It’s been a couple months since we’ve seen any good deals for first-time homebuyers in Toronto, which is why we were very excited to hear about Graywood Developments’ new boutique condo, SCOOP, in the West St. Clair West neighbourhood. Graywood
Land transfer taxes directly impacting housing supply
The latest in a series of poll results released by the Toronto Real Estate Board reports that a majority of Greater Toronto Area residents oppose the idea of new municipal land transfer taxes.
The Grand Opening Of Building II at Copeland House
Year-round whole-ownership condominium resort living at the new Horseshoe Resort & Village is an achievable dream ? if you act quickly. After the whirlwind sellout of Building I at Copeland House, Skyline is poised to launch sales for Building II this spr
The shifting demand for innovative condo amenities
In Toronto’s competitive condo market, developers are constantly looking for ways to stand out from the rest. Condo amenities are an important tool for developers looking to attract homebuyers and edge out the competition. As time passes and a new
Condo sales hit record high as buyers seek more attainable housing
The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) released its monthly new housing figures for March 2017, announcing a record high number of condo sales across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). According to Altus Group, BILD’s trusted source
Is Toronto Falling Behind?
Is Hogtown losing its competitive edge? According to a new report by the Toronto Region Board of Trade and Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity, the GTA lags behind its North American peers when it comes to productivity, with a 6% decline between
3 innovative building designs that should make headway in 2016
There are currently a number of proposals in the works that defy aesthetic conventions, push the boundaries of sustainable architecture, and take vertical engineering to new heights. Below, we’ve rounded up three innovative building designs that we’d
Good Neighbour Policies for Condo Dwellers
Perhaps the poet Robert Frost said it best when he wrote: "Good fences make good neighbours." But that advice is tough to follow when living in a new condo. High-density housing can require a greater level of patience and a willingness to tune out the
