Real Estate
John Garrison
How to avoid moving into a condo full of Airbnbs
Potential buyers should hang out in the lobby and see how many people are rolling in and out with luggage Read more
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Torontonians need to earn $55K annually to afford rent: report
A cost of living index puts the cost for a one-bedroom apartment and taking public transit in Toronto at more than $3,500 per month Read more
Toronto Renters Survey 2020
Sky-high rents, low-vacancy rates and renovictions. Fill out our inaugural Toronto Renters Survey and tell us what it's really like renting in the city Read more
Samuel Engelking
Toronto rents could increase seven per cent in 2020: experts
But in good news: the Mirvish Village development is getting over 350 affordable rental units Read more
Michael Watier
Cadillac Lounge could become a seven-storey hotel on Queen West
The developer who bought it wants to turn the former home of the 19-year-old bar and music venue into a seven-storey building with hotel suites, event and retail space Read more
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Toronto has a lot of condos – but residents need more schools
Two long-awaited elementary schools opened in CityPlace this week Read more
Landlords lose appeal to block Airbnb regulations in Toronto
In a big victory for tenants, the new bylaw amendments will add thousands of units back to the Toronto rental market Read more
The Second City to be kicked out for future condo development
The improv comedy theatre's Toronto location is slated to become a 40-storey condo by 2023 Read more
Samantha Edwards
Five future buildings that will change Toronto's cityscape
The free Toronto Of The Future exhibition at Metro Hall features dozens of projects that will transform old neighbourhoods Read more
Samuel Engelking
New housing bill a big win for developers, loss for neighbourhoods
The city has built parks, childcare centres and other community amenities using funds from developer charges, but that could all change with Doug Ford's new housing bill Read more
Urban agriculture initiatives are sprouting up in new Toronto condos
Featuring in-suite micro garden beds, greenhouses and community plots, Toronto's new condo developments hope to inspire residents to grow their own food Read more
John Garrison
How Airbnb is clashing with Toronto condo residents
Rowdy parties, noise and damage from Airbnb rentals are causing major headaches for condo dwellers Read more
Co-working spaces are the latest trend in Toronto condos
With more Torontonians working remotely, developers are adding stylish co-working spaces into condos that rival WeWork Read more
John Carrison
Ahead of legalization, some condos are banning residents from growing cannabis
On the cusp of legalization, hundreds of condo boards have banned residents from growing cannabis in their units – even though it’s allowed. Read more
Illustration by Greg Houston
Condo boards need to start taking bike theft seriously
As thefts from apartments and condos surpass street thefts, many Toronto buildings still refuse to allow residents to store bikes in units or on balconies Read more
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Why are so many condos passing non-smoking rules?
In this week's Reasonable Doubt column, lawyer Tim Duggan examines why so many Toronto condominiums have passed restrictions on both tobacco and marijuana smoking. Read more
Courtesy of Options For Homes
Toronto is getting its first smoke-free condo
Located at Lawrence and Weston, the 22-storey building will restrict tobacco and cannabis smoking in all areas – but vaping is allowed Read more
Nobul is changing how we choose real estate agents in Toronto
Sponsored feature: presented by Nobul Read more
Samantha Edwards
Bloordale community rallies against proposed development at Bloor and Dufferin
At a rally on May 2, members of Build a Better Bloor Dufferin called on the Ontario government to commit more money towards affordable housing, park space, community hub and a better high school at the corner of Bloor and Dufferin. Read more
Paul Lachine
Toronto condos are tightening the rules around party rooms
As more people pay big money to live in small units, condo boards are increasingly requiring residents to hire security if they want to party in the party room Read more
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