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Set of keys with a "rent" keychain next to wooden model house

October 9, 2023

Survey finds nearly half of Canadian renters prefer renting

Do Canadians find it better to rent or own? According to a recent survey, a surprising 46% of current renters say they actually prefer it.

July 9, 2024

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Study finds link between heat-related deaths & rental units

Toronto property managers may want to address heatwave risks after a recent study linked heat-related deaths to a lack of air conditioning in rentals.

November 8, 2023

Canada

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Short-term rentals blamed for affordable housing shortage

Across Ontario, cities and towns are regulating or considering regulating short-term rentals due to housing shortages and affordability concerns.

Minister of housing, infrastructure and communities Sean Fraser smiling

August 8, 2023

Canada

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Sean Fraser named housing minister as part of cabinet shuffle

Among the notable changes of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent cabinet shuffle was the appointment of immigration minister Sean Fraser as housing Minister.

November 11, 2024

Canada

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Roommate rates and rent prices keep climbing

Non-traditional living arrangements are getting more popular as renters seek more affordable options.

April 8, 2024

Canada

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Renters’ Bill of Rights on its way – do landlords have a say?

Property managers respond to the federal government’s ‘Renters’ Bill of Rights’ coming mid-April. How will this impending legislation affect their businesses?