Happy Sunday! 🌞 In today’s Weekend Edition, we’ve got the latest buzz in real estate, upcoming interest rate announcement dates, some exciting divvy news, and a sneak peek at a few upcoming property drops! Let’s go!
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What July inflation data reveals about upcoming BoC interest rate updates
Inflation has been slowing down this year, and the BoC has announced two rate cuts so far. The next central bank announcement is expected on September 4, and many signs — domestic and international — point to continued reductions in the key interest rate. (Daily Hive) |
Developers opt for rental projects over condos in Kelowna
For years, the development market in Kelowna was heavily skewed to the for-sale condo market. As the rental vacancy rate dropped dangerously close to zero, the city tried numerous incentives to induce developers to build much-needed rental units across the city. (BIV) |
Ontario Quietly Invokes Major Change To Provincial Planning Policy
What Calandra didn’t explicitly mention is, in this effort to streamline, the new PPS will replace another piece of regulation known as the Places to Grow Act. That Act was quietly revoked on Tuesday, and will be consolidated into the updated PPS, due to go into effect on October 20. (Storeys) |
Younger Canadians sacrificing more to save for a home: Royal LePage survey
On Thursday, Royal LePage released survey results that found 84 per cent of Canadians between 18-38 view homeownership as a “worthwhile investment.” Additionally, 74 per cent of respondents who do not own a home indicated that home ownership is a priority. (BNN Bloomberg) |
Second Canadian property linked to British royalty up for sale. This time for just $1.8M
The house where Meghan Markle stayed while living in Toronto has been listed for $1.8 million, making it the second property linked to British royalty to hit the market this summer. (National Post) |
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