The City of Toronto will begin replacing all 470,000 water meters this April, after widespread early failures leading, in some cases, to incorrect charges. About 70% of the units — or 329,000 — have already failed, and the remaining units…
The Bank of Canada announced interest rate cuts at four of its eight monetary policy meetings last year, resulting in a cumulative reduction of 100 basis points or 1% to its key policy rate, bringing it to 2.25%. Some economists…
Toronto city staff have recommended a 2.2% property tax hike in its 2026 budget. This breaks down to a 0.7% increase to the residential property tax and a 1.5% increase to the city building levy. The softer tax rate, if…
After a tumultuous 2025, marked by economic and political shifts, 2026 emerges as a crucial reset year for Canada’s housing market. According to Royal LePage’s market survey forecast, the country’s residential real estate market is expected to post modest price…
Toronto garbage collection and water rates are set to increase above the inflation rate in the new year. City council has approved a 3.75% hike in fees, to kick in Jan. 1. The increase is considered interim until the 2026…
The City of Toronto will soon no longer manage recycling for residential customers. A private company will take over this service on Jan. 1. This transition is required under provincial legislation. All requests for residential blue bin recycling services, including…
Bed Bath & Beyond is planning a Canadian comeback in 2026. The big-box retail chain known for bedding, housewares and specialty items will be reborn thanks to Sleep Country Canada, which has purchased the store’s branding rights. While details are…
The Ontario government has announced plans to rebate the full 8% provincial portion of the HST for first-time buyers on newly built or substantially renovated homes valued up to $1 million. This would save qualifying first-time home purchasers up to…
Toronto officials have proposed new supports to help property owners protect their homes from basement flooding. Key changes to the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program include: Increasing the maximum subsidy per property to $6,650 from $3,400 Increasing backwater valve and…
In the Greater Toronto Area, average home prices were up 3.6% month-over-month in September, but this does not mean sellers now have the advantage. While figures indicate a more balanced market than in August, it’s still very much in favour…
Clare Tattersall
Sales Representative
Direct: 647.625.3282
Office: 416.762.8255
Email: clare@realtorontowest.com
Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage
2320 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M6S 1P2
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