Just two years after opening, the Ikea store at Scarborough Town Centre in Toronto’s east end is shuttering its doors. The closure of the store is planned to take place in early 2026. An exact date has not yet been…
Condo developers have scrapped plans to redevelop Cloverdale Mall in Etobicoke, at least for the time being, due to insufficient sales. Less than 10% of the first phase of the project, comprised of more than 600 homes, sold pre-construction. This…
Simons has opened two department stores in Toronto shopping malls, the Eaton Centre and Yorkdale, as part of its continued national expansion. The Quebec-based brand and Canada’s oldest private, family-owned business, founded in 1840, invested more than $75 million into…
After years of speculation, it has been confirmed that an aging Etobicoke strip mall will become the site of a new multi-residential community. The retail complex located on the southeast corner of Kipling Avenue and The Queensway will be totally…
A European bakery chain known for gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free and vegan desserts has opened its very first Canadian location in Etobicoke. Offering dessert alternatives for people living a healthy lifestyle and those with food allergies, the aptly name Fit Cake…
For the first time since 2022, the Ontario government's approved residential rent increase is under 2.5% for the ensuing year. In 2026, landlords of ‘rent-controlled’ units can raise their tenants’ rent by no more than 2.1%, without prior approval of…
The federal government has tabled legislation to eliminate the GST for first-time homebuyers of newly constructed homes worth up to $1 million. If passed, this would save them up to $50,000 in sales tax. GST would also be lowered for…
Lower interest rates are presenting an opportunity for potential cottage owners, but they could drive up prices. Recreational property experts are reporting that demand is increasing for these types of homes due to improved borrowing costs. Current trade tensions and…
While real estate activity is trending up in Canada’s more affordable regions, the Toronto-area market has gone from a slam dunk rebound year to virtually stalling. After entering 2025 with momentum, the region recorded softer sales and modest price declines…
Rental rates are maintaining their downward trajectory, according to the latest national report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation. The decline in rents last year was mainly concentrated in Ontario, where average asking rents fell by 4.7%. This followed a 3.7% increase…
Clare Tattersall
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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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