JUNE 6, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Something not seen in years is now front and centre. GTA and Southern Ontario landlords are trying to lure in tenants with rent-free months, complimentary Wi-Fi and gift cards amid an unprecedented supply of condos. The lower rents are in part due to the recent collapse of the condo industry and Federal policies on immigration also playing a role. So it is a trend, a blip? Find out what the experts are saying. ...
read moreJUNE 5, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The BC government passed the controversial Bill 15 and the negative feedback hasn’t stopped. Indigenous peoples saying they will be the most negatively affected. Even the typically business friendly BC Chamber of Commerce share their less than positive feedback. ...
read moreJUNE 4, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Some new reports on Canada’s housing market shows not only the current conditions, but issues that need to be addressed. One report tells us where we stand globally. Another report shows us how tariffs and the Canadian economy are affecting housing and the third is a report card ranking for each province and the grades are not very good. ...
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Check out this week’s events! Golf: HDAA ~ Grennwin Cares ~ OHBA Golf Classic Webinars: FRPO and Synergy Partners ~ Buildings Canada and Yooz, AP Automation for Construction CFOs Events: BILD for the Custom Builder ~ Renovator Summer Social ...
read moreJUNE 2, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The Prime Minister took part in his first question period and he didn’t instill a lot of confidence by dodging questions surrounding when he’ll release his first budget. Understanding how important borrowing rates will be to the housing industry, it’s not clear why he’s not keeping Canadians and the markets informed. ...
read moreMAY 30, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The housing industry and the economy go hand and hand, so recent slow downs in the economy means we need to pay attention. We also look at the influence of the past few months where tariffs, elections and the end of the carbon tax gave us convoluted data and didn’t paint an accurate picture of the economy. Now, the Bank of Canada will be challenged to lower the lending rates unless the numbers change. ...
read moreMAY 29, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
As the Federal government begins implementing their housing policies, critics are breaking them down. We look at an interview with the CEO of Landlord BC, and the CEO of Wesgroup, giving us insight into BC’s housing industry and how the challenges are transferable to the rest of Canada. Plus, an Avison Young report detailing where investors are putting their money....
read moreMAY 28, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The New Brunswick government added millions to a popular and significant housing program where the benefit follows the tenant and not the landlord. We review the program highlights and how to qualify including advocacy groups and their positive thoughts. ...
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Spring is here and so is charity golf season: The 32nd Cohen Highley Annual Charity Golf Tournament in support of Community Living London ~ HDAA Charity Tournament ~ Greenwin Cares in support of ITEC ~ OHBA Golf Classic. Other events: FRPO Let’s Build Ontario Campaign ~ GTAA Spring HOPE Food Drive ~ BILD for the Custom Builder ~ Renovator Summer Social ...
read moreMAY 26, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Tariffs and the downturns in the economy are having an effect on the housing market, with declines seen across most markets in Canada with the Condo market being hit the hardest. ...
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