Municipal Land Transfer Tax Increase NOT Implemented TRREB is applauding Toronto City Council for listening to the concerns we expressed, and deciding to not implement an increase to the Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) on homes priced over $2 million. City Council directed staff to conduct a comprehensive study of all revenue tools and options for Toronto, instead of just focusing on the MLTT. We...

TORONTO -- A Toronto budget briefing note reveals that the city could yield an additional $18.7 million in revenue this year—if the city council is willing to implement a luxury home tax. Properties valued at more than $2 million are currently subject to a municipal land transfer rate of two-and-a-half percent, in addition to provincial fees, but proponents argue that a one-per-cent hike could...

The Annex The popularity of this neighbourhood is partly driven by the proximity to the University of Toronto's St. George Campus. However, this neighbourhood attracts many people into the Toronto housing market thanks to its wide assortment of independent book shops, cafes, and music venues that will likely see their doors swing open again in 2021 as the COVID-19 vaccine is rolled out. The...

Canada’s top central banker isn’t worried about the country’s hot housing market, saying low-interest rates and demand for space rather than speculation are behind the price gains. Accommodative monetary policy, a preference for more living area and the ability to work from home during the pandemic are the main reasons demand for single-family homes across the country has been so robust,...

COVID-19: Government Financial Support During Lockdowns Please note: the federal government is constantly updating its website as new information is announced. Remember to check Canada’s official coronavirus webpage and CREA’s COVID-19 online hub to stay up to date. As some provinces re-enter strict lockdowns to combat the spread of COVID-19, here are the financial assistance options currently...