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Can private real estate help lead Canada out of the housing crisis?

Can private real estate help lead Canada out of the housing crisis? Published On: October 8, 2024   Categories: Equiton in the NewsHousing affordability may be the biggest issue facing Canadians today. A poll from Abacus Data found that 64 per cent of people believe that homeownership comes with risk and financial strain, while 81 per Can private real estate help lead Canada out of the housing crisis?

Private Canadian Apartments – Opportunity Awaits

Private Canadian Apartments – Opportunity Awaits Published On: October 16, 2024   Categories: Viewpoint Research & GuidesPrivate, multi-residential apartments offer investors a unique investment opportunity. They have the potential to create returns through three sources: consistent cash flows from operations; increases in equity from mortgage principal repayment (in a sense, the tenants buy the building for Private Canadian Apartments – Opportunity Awaits

Rents forecast to soar in major cities as supply issues persist

Rents forecast to soar in major cities as supply issues persist Published On: October 23, 2024   Categories: Equiton in the News, , Institutional Articles If there’s one thing Canadians like to talk about, it’s home prices. That’s something Erkan Yönder, now an associate professor of finance at Concordia University, noticed when he arrived in Montreal Rents forecast to soar in major cities as supply issues persist

What Sets Resilient Developers Apart in Uncertain Times for the Condo Market

What Sets Resilient Developers Apart in Uncertain Times for the Condo Market Published On: October 23, 2024  Categories: Viewpoint Articles Related Posts Canada’s real estate market has seen a total of $803 million in distressed property sales in the first half of 2024, according to Colliers International Group, a figure that has more than doubled What Sets Resilient Developers Apart in Uncertain Times for the Condo Market

Equiton eyes future growth as $1 billion real estate fund expands amid falling interest rates

Equiton eyes future growth as $1 billion real estate fund expands amid falling interest rates Published On: October 31, 2024   Categories: Equiton in the NewsLeveraging rate cuts and strategic acquisitions, Equiton strengthens its multifamily portfolio and positions itself for continued success in Canadian real estate. As interest rates continue to fall, some real estate investors Equiton eyes future growth as $1 billion real estate fund expands amid falling interest rates

Private REITs: Offering Tax Benefits Amid Capital Gains Uncertainty

Private REITs: Offering Tax Benefits Amid Capital Gains Uncertainty Published On: January 15, 2025  Categories: Viewpoint Research & Guides Uncertainty surrounding the future of Canada’s capital gains tax rules can make it an opportune time to initiate client conversations about tax efficiency. Although still subject to Parliamentary approval, proposed changes to taxpayers’ capital gains inclusion Private REITs: Offering Tax Benefits Amid Capital Gains Uncertainty

Q3 2024 Commentary and Outlook – Rate Cuts Spur Rise in Multifamily Activity 

Q3 2024 Commentary and Outlook – Rate Cuts Spur Rise in Multifamily Activity Published On: November 20, 2024 Categories: Viewpoint Market Commentary Q3 2024 Market Overview Economic review The Bank of Canada (BoC) implemented two interest rate cuts totalling 50 basis points in Q3’24, bringing its key interest rate to 4.25%. August inflation data showed Q3 2024 Commentary and Outlook – Rate Cuts Spur Rise in Multifamily Activity 

GTHA Rents in Flux? Why Purpose-Built Rentals Remain Resilient

GTHA Rents in Flux? Why Purpose-Built Rentals Remain Resilient Published On: December 2, 2024  Categories: Viewpoint Articles Related Posts Recent headlines about declining Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) rents have prompted Canadian real estate investors to look closer. While high interest rates have slowed overall rent growth compared to last year’s record highs, purpose-built GTHA Rents in Flux? Why Purpose-Built Rentals Remain Resilient

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‘An opportune time’: Setting clients up for success amid a real estate resurgence Published On: December 5, 2024   Categories: Equiton in the News With rate cuts stimulating real estate activity and momentum in the capital markets, Geoff Lang, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Equiton, sees an opportunity for advisors to incorporate real estate setting-clients-up-for-success

Equiton positioned for growth amid Canadian real estate’s 2025 revival

Equiton positioned for growth amid Canadian real estate’s 2025 revival Published On: December 9, 2024 Categories: Equiton in the News With interest rates trending downward and more reductions expected in 2025, the Canadian real estate market appears poised for growth. According to Geoff Lang, senior vice president at Equiton, the real estate companies best positioned Equiton positioned for growth amid Canadian real estate’s 2025 revival