City hall can reduce the cost of building new apartments on expensive lots by zoning for greater density.
rent control
Septembre 25, 2018
8:27AM
The Horgan government now says it will peg allowable rent increases to inflation, estimated at 2.5 per cent for 2019.
Juin 1, 2018
10:12AM
Home prices in the GTA have risen almost 50 per cent since the last provincial election in 2014.
Mai 2, 2018
12:48PM
Ontario’s housing plan limits rent increases to 1.5 per cent annually.
Mars 12, 2018
11:20AM
Ontario’s government has doubled-down on rent controls, which mandate how much landlords can charge renters.
Novembre 10, 2017
9:30AM
In 2011, average rents were just over $1,000—in 2016, they jumped to $1,242.
Octobre 4, 2017
10:30AM
Recently 1,000 units initially intended for the rental market have been converted into condo units.
Avril 21, 2017
9:14AM
By capping rents, governments create a disincentive for prospective builders to construct new units.
Avril 19, 2017
9:47AM
If selling condos is more lucrative, that’s what property developers will do.
Avril 6, 2017
3:00AM
The price of housing, like anything else, is determined by supply and demand.