Real Estate

Ontario Government announces key changes to Real Estate & Business Broker Act effective next year New rules aim to increase consumer confidence and protection RECO is pleased to announce that the provincial government is making important changes to the law that governs real estate registrants (agents and brokerages) in Ontario. The changes will strengthen consumer protection and raise consumer...

The Government of Ontario has introduced new changes to the Condominium Act, 1998 related to an expansion of the jurisdiction of the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) – the Province’s virtual tribunal that helps resolve condo-related disputes. As of January 1st, 2022, the CAT will be granted the authority to handle disputes involving nuisances, annoyances, and disruptions. Specifically,...

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...

Pandemic-induced restrictions at the Canadian border have led to major declines in both permanent and non-permanent residents arriving in the country. In turn, these sharp declines have caused the country’s population growth rate to fall from the record-breaking levels seen over the past few years. Now, the impact on the country’s rental market is becoming more apparent as the pandemic drags on,...

Toronto, Canada’s largest city, has been notorious over the years from being the country’s most expensive real estate market, in close competition with Vancouver. But with Canada’s slowly mellowing housing market, it has been predicted that the city could see some changes. One thing is for sure: the Toronto real estate market is not going to be experiencing a significant decline anytime soon. So,...