Why Canada’s housing market is stronger than it looks – and recovery is just around the corner Naomi Oliver January 21, 2023 It’s hard to imagine the housing market being any weaker than what we’re going through right now. But the market is stronger than it looks. And that will become clear later this year and next. However, pessimism is inevitable. Finally, since...
Yesterday, Minister Steve Clark and the Ontario Government released the much-anticipated report from the Housing Affordability Task Force. The report highlighted that Ontario needs to build 1.5 million homes to meet demand and address the affordability crisis. OREA had asked the Province to create this Task Force and we had a direct role in drafting many of the recommendations, with our own CEO, Tim...
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...
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