Canada’s leaders are beefing with the country’s central bank over affordability. Last month, Premiers notified the Bank of Canada (BoC) that rate hikes are making life unaffordable, especially when it comes to housing. The BoC fired back a warning that they shouldn’t be trying to influence a central bank. That’s technically correct, but leaves people […]
If photos of policymakers in construction vests were new homes, Canada’s housing supply would be booming. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. BMO Capital Markets is warning investors that residential construction investment is plummeting. The drop may indicate the slowdown in new homes could drop even further in the near-future. The bank quips, perhaps the government […]
Canada’s central bank made no changes to its key interest rate but the hikes may not be over. As the market expected, the Bank of Canada (BoC) made no changes to rates this morning. Eroding consumer spending and a slow economy were amongst the reasons cited. They did raise their inflation outlook though, indicating hikes […]
Canada’s record population growth has amplified a labor shortage in key professions. BC is hoping its new International Credentials Recognition Act (ICRA) can help. The recently tabled legislation is designed to attract immigrants to certain fields by recognizing foreign credentials. Most would agree on the list of professions, with just a tiny exception. Have you […]
Canadian inflation is slowing and that may prevent the Bank of Canada (BoC) from hiking rates further. The National Bank of Canada (NBF) warns that even if there’s no hike, a significant impact from previous rate hikes has yet to be felt. A rate hike takes years to work its way through the market, and […]
Real estate speculation is a national sport in Canada, but it may have gone over the line. The Statistics Canada (Stat Can) Canadian Housing Statistics Program (CHSP) released data showing the share of newly constructed condos owned by investors in 2021. The data reveals that most units are investor owned, amplifying concerns of financialization and […]
The future of Canadian real estate is starting to dim as one of the country’s most ambitious projects experiences a hiccup. Lenders just foreclosed on The One, a Toronto development once sold as Canada’s tallest residential tower. Lenders moved in after a default on a massive $1.35 billion loan. Yes, billion—with a B, and that’s […]
Canadian real estate markets that are suddenly well supplied are about to get more inventory. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) data shows new housing starts climbed in September 2023. The rise in starts is good news for housing supply, but may not be great news for investors. Existing inventory for sale has climbed to […]
The Canadian economy is slowing and that’s helping to moderate price growth. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decelerated in September 2023. Inflation remains elevated but it’s still slowing down. That’s good news for those fearing rate hikes, but slowing demand and fading economic growth is still far from good […]
Canadians were planning a flurry of real estate activity just a few months ago, but risk happens fast. The Bank of Canada (BoC) Survey of Consumer Expectations show households have planned less housing activity in Q3 2023. Despite a booming population, fewer people plan to buy or sell a home—or even move. Fewer Canadians Are […]
