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Property Management

Property Management Fees in Toronto: Compare the Whole Service, Not Just the Percentage

Learn how Ontario landlords can compare property management proposals by total cost, not just the monthly percentage. A practical checklist for owners.

September 28, 2026
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Construction & Development

CMHC Says Slowing Construction Threatens Affordability: What GTA Multifamily Owners Should Watch

CMHC says slower construction could undo affordability gains. Here is what GTA apartment owners should watch for capital planning, approvals and financing.

September 25, 2026
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CMHC & Financing

Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25%: A Multifamily Financing Checklist for Ontario Owners

As of September 2026, the Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25%. Here is what Ontario multifamily owners should review before renewals and refinancing.

September 25, 2026
Multi-family apartment construction and financing plans in the Greater Toronto Area.
CMHC & Financing

CMHC Programs for Landlords and Multi-Family Builders: Current Benefits

A current Ontario-focused guide to CMHC small-rental insurance, multi-unit financing, MLI Select, construction loans, municipal programs and federal-land opportunities.

September 24, 2026
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Property Management

Mississauga Bylaw Changes: What Landlords Need to Know About Renovations and Repairs

Mississauga By-law 0039-2026 has been in force since September 1, 2026. Learn what landlords must do under the City's renovation licensing rules.

September 24, 2026
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Property Management

Ontario LTB Changes Taking Effect September 21, 2026: What Landlords Should Know

Ontario rental rules change September 21, 2026. Learn about the seven-day N4 timeline, repeated late-payment rules, N12 compensation changes and hearing requirements.

September 18, 2026
Investing & Markets

Reading inflation headlines: four checks for Ontario rental property owners

What do inflation numbers actually mean? These four simple checks help rental property owners understand the headlines—and what they do and don’t say about a building’s costs.

September 14, 2026

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