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Central banks squeezing into bear market

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Central banks squeezing into bear market Inflation that is out of control is a problem for developed economies since they keep making the same mistakes with their monetary policies. As the state of the economy continues to worsen, monetary policy is becoming more restrictive as extra pressures from the outside world are driving inflation to even higher levels. According to the international forecasting agency Oxford Economics, this is the exact reverse of what often takes place. Rate reductions are often used to assist make a soft landing when the economy begins to slow down. They warn that things won’t be the same this time. The company has reduced its projections for future growth, and the downside risks have become even more prominent. The world’s central banks are taking their fight against inflation more seriously, which necessitates a reduction in economic growth. Oxford Economics, a global forecasting agency, has issued a warning that there will be a need to kerb economic development. That is really unfortunate news. The reduction of inflation is receiving significant attention from the world’s central banks, which is encouraging. Even in the absence of other contributing factors, high inflation can bring about a recession because it lowers consumer spending. A mild recession would not compare to the devastation that would be caused by an inflationary recession. When events like this take place, not only does the cost of living go up, but so does the unemployment rate. If central banks are successful in controlling high inflation, they should also be able to control more traditional forms of inflation. The worst form of recessions are ones that are caused by inflation. Ask your grandparents. “Central banks have changed the way that they react to economic conditions, focusing largely on current inflation and its impact on expectations at the expense of future growth,” wrote Innes McFee, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. “Central banks have changed the way that they react to economic conditions.” Both rising interest rates and rising inflation are detrimental to economic growth. As a result of inflation’s negative impact on consumption, more producers who rely on consumer discretion have decreased revenue. At the same time, increased interest rates will lead to a rise in the cost of capital and a reduction in leverage. It’s an unusual combination, and the best-case situation probably involves only a little bit of growth management. The remedy that is being considered is higher interest rates, which would come at the expense of growth. “Their concern right now is that excessive inflation could have an effect on expectations and, as a result, wages, which would further ingrain inflation. This move is the cause for downgrades to our predictions for advanced economies’ growth in the second half of 2022 and 2023, as well as upgrades to our forecasts for policy rates,” he adds. The effect of wealth is about to have the opposite effect, which will be losses. The behavioural observation that individuals spend more money when they have a greater perception of their own wealth is referred to as a wealth effect. If they were able to make a significant amount of money from their stocks or property, even if it was only on paper, they are more at ease with their spending. If and when it happens, we might see a wealth effect in the opposite direction. When this occurs, consumers cease spending out of fear of losing money, and as a result, we see an increase in the percentage of people saving. In the following months, one might anticipate a wealth impact that will work in the opposite direction as inflated valuations fall. The financial advisory firm run by McFee anticipates a decline of 25 percent in global equity prices and a loss of 5 percent in housing prices. Keep in mind that this refers to the increase in housing prices worldwide. The company forecasts that countries with more frothy economies will have considerably greater corrections. Recent projections made in Canada indicate that prices will fall by 24 percent by 2024 and then level off after that. Because higher inefficiencies call for larger remedies, they have issued a warning that the correction might not take place. But in the case of Canada, if property prices continue to rise at this rate, the country runs the risk of triggering a financial crisis. Both the wealth effect backward and inflation will have a large negative impact on global GDP. The McFee model predicts that the reverse wealth effect will cause a reduction in GDP of between 0.3 and 0.6 percentage points. Although not the largest decrease, this is in no way an improvement. Despite the fact that that might be an optimistic stance, the company suggests. Be prepared for downward revisions to the forecasts of global growth. The behaviour of central banks has become less predictable as the fight against inflation has become a higher priority. It was difficult to make an accurate prediction on the outcome of the rate increase of 0.75 points that was being considered. As a consequence of this, the company is unable to make projections on the course of action that policymakers ought to be taking, but rather the course of action that they have presented to the public. McFee anticipates that downward adjustments will increase as central banks continue to take active action against inflation. According to him, “overall, our predictions have been adapting to this new reality,” and in the July forecast round, “we expect to make higher revisions to policy rates and downward revisions to growth.” When an economic cycle has reached its point of maximum expansion, there is both good news and negative news to report. After some initial upheaval, however, interest rates will begin to decline. Because the economy is currently in the mature phase of the cycle, a recession and lower interest rates are virtually certain in the near future. It is generally safe to conclude that the stimulus measures taken during the next recession will not be quite

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A transformation of Danforth Village neighbourhood

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A transformation of Danforth Village neighbourhood East of Main at The Dawes Condominiums in Marlin Spring is a contemporary residential option that has raised the bar for the community. The Dawes, which can be found in Danforth Village, is the name of the robust residential portfolio owned by the firm. This new mixed-use residential community will total 631 condominium residences that will be split between two buildings that are 38 and 24 storeys tall, respectively. It will also include more than 27,000 square feet of amenity spaces, as well as 17,000 square feet or more of retail and office space, a new public park, and an 11,000 square foot new daycare facility that will be housed within a reimagined two-story heritage site. The Main Street subway station and the Danforth GO station are only a five-minute walk away from The Dawes, providing limitless connections to the rest of the city. As a result, The Dawes has achieved a transportation score of 95, which is nearly perfect. The neighbourhood boasts a variety of recreational, handy, and enjoyable site amenities that are just a short stroll away, earning it a walking score of 95. This number indicates that the neighbourhood is very walkable. The property is within a two-minute walk from Danforth Village, an area that is well-known for its lively population and numerous well-known eateries. Residents will have access to a number of local parks within a walking distance of fewer than ten minutes, including Taylor Creek Park, Dentonia Park, Maryland Park, Goodwood Park, and Coleman Park, among others, including Coleman Park. Greek Town and The Beaches can be reached on foot in only eight minutes, while Michael Garon Hospital can be reached in a car in just eight minutes. According to Erin Millar, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Marlin Spring, “The Danforth Village will be even more connected with the completion of the Ontario Line, with 15 stations, including more than 40 connections to GO services, existing subway stations, LRT lines, buses and streetcar lines.” This information was provided by Marlin Spring. “The Danforth Village will be even more connected with the completion of the Ontario Line.” The Dawes is located only five stops away from the Pape station and provides remarkable access to the entirety of Toronto. It is not difficult to comprehend the rationale behind the proposal of more than 5,000 residential units in this magnificent neighbourhood. The exceptional public transport connections in the neighbourhood served as the impetus for the multi-award-winning architectural firm IBI Group to design a genuine transit-oriented development that emulates the way of life in Europe by allowing residents to get anywhere quickly and easily without the need for a personal automobile. Integration of the pre-existing heritage building on the site was also a focus of special attention during the design process. An exciting programme will bring this structure back to life as an 11,000-plus-square-foot two-story daycare facility, and it will be enhanced with a new public urban park for anyone and everyone to enjoy. The historic grain silo structure has been preserved and fully integrated into the new podium, along with the exciting programme that will bring this structure back to life. The heritage component has been taken into consideration throughout the entire scale and materiality design process of the podium, which aims to both respects and complement it. The layout of the stone piers and the series of multi-story vertical windows is reminiscent of the warehouse architecture that may be found in the area close to the railway site. The continuous retail frontages at grade will provide for lively street movement, and the broader sidewalk and boulevard on Dawes Road will complement and enhance the pedestrian experience. Both of these features will be located along Dawes Road. The interior design of The Dawes was designed by U31, a design group that has won numerous awards. “When thinking of the common areas and amenity spaces at The Dawes, our goal was to provide flexibility, adaptability, and of course, an experience that will stick with you. A double-height lobby area is one of the highlights, and it features a stunning fireplace that descends from the ceiling. This fireplace serves as the main point for residents to gather around and become cosy. According to U31 Partner Kelly Cray, the lounge and the concierge area will have a unified look thanks to the recessed linear lighting that floats above and scalloped pale-wood ceilings that will be a showpiece. U31 took a holistic approach to the suite finishes, extending the general design language into the suites by integrating warm woods, stone countertops, and graphics in the bathrooms. This was done as part of their holistic approach to the design of the suites. The Dawes will provide its residents with a focus on smart living, wellness, and creative work from home spaces. The Dawes will provide residents with more than 27,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities. This all-inclusive package will also include a comfortable resident lobby with convenient locker rooms, a spacious workout studio with weights, machines, and spin bikes, a yoga studio, and a boxing facility on two levels. All tenants and guests of the hotel are welcome to make use of the indoor and outdoor children’s play areas that have been created especially for them. This extensive lifestyle amenity programme features an indoor eating lounge, a screening room, a social lounge, a co-work area, a games room, an art/maker studio, a conference room, a library lounge, a pet wash, and outdoor dining with barbecues, and an outdoor lounge. Because the market is beginning to recognize the potential of this new development, purchasing a home at The Dawes represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to move into a fantastic location at an early stage. The business, Marlin Spring was established in 2013, and it presently has 24 projects that are either in the development, sales, or construction stages, respectively. Curio Condos at 801 The Queensway, the company’s most recent development, is included. At the

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Inflation will slow Canada’s economy this summer.

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Inflation will slow Canada’s economy this summer. Canada’s hot economy necessitates pumping the brakes. According to RBC Economics’ recent study on inflation, that was the takeaway. Inflation is so high that the world’s central banks have no choice but to raise interest rates aggressively. The new strategy is to bring inflation (and the economy) down quickly by returning interest rates to more normal levels. Summer is expected to be the first sign of the slowdown, which will begin long before inflation has stabilized. Although the Canadian economy appears strong, a decline in demand is expected soon. Artificially low-interest rates have propelled the Canadian economy into overdrive. RBC expects Canada’s GDP will rise at a rate of 0.3 percent in April, which is higher than the initial 0.2 percent estimate from Statistics Canada. This year’s increase in Alberta’s oil production has resulted in an economic boon for the region (and budgets). With data going back to the 1970s, unemployment is at the lowest level ever recorded. All of these macroeconomic indicators are life-or-death for Canada. Even though it doesn’t feel like it, the economy is in fact flourishing While the present economic background appears to be extremely robust, rising interest rates are increasing the cost of debt servicing for Canadians. According to Nathan Janzen, associate chief economist at RBC, “this increase will eventually cause erosion of demand.” Let’s go back to the “artificially low rates” part. The recovery of the economy was aided by the utilization of massive sums of inexpensive capital. Canada, for example, recovered considerably more quickly than projected after the financial crisis. However, even after a full recovery, it didn’t slow down. In fact, low-interest rates are still providing demand stimulus. Low-interest rates raise a difficult question: What do they really represent? Many people think in terms of absolute numbers or comparisons to last year’s results. Some say it’s low by historical standards (it is very low compared this way). According to some, it’s high because it’s above the levels that were witnessed a few years ago. For the most part, analysts focus on the current interest rate with respect to the long-term interest rate target range. When the current interest rate is lower than the final interest rate, we say that we have a low-interest rate. It is predicted that the terminal rate is between 2 and 3 percent, where monetary policy is no longer stimulating. Inflation rises more quickly when the overnight rate is lower than the terminal rate. Helping demand and inflation, Canada’s overnight interest rate currently stands at 1.5 percent. It’s still true. As a result, inflation is on the rise, is it ever on the rise. For the first time since 1983, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) grew at a 7.7% annual rate in May. Historically, the general consensus was that we would never again see interest rates this high under the leadership of modern, technologically advanced central banks. Higher-than-expected inflation now threatens to stifle growth. We’d utilize artificially low-interest rates all the time if there were no consequences. The problem is, that’s not the case at all. When demand exceeds supply, inflation occurs, resulting in higher but unproductive prices. Households often cut back on discretionary expenditure in order to pay for the additional costs. A family’s ability to afford groceries may be improved if they eat out less. The restaurant will have to reduce expenses as a result of the income reduction. In order for the economy to slow down, it has to start with one person. Because of this, Janzen believes that Canada’s central bank will have to raise interest rates even more aggressively in the near future since the CPI rose to 7.7 percent in May. In the same way, boosting interest rates can be used to reduce demand and thereby reduce inflation. As a result, interest payments consume more of a borrower’s discretionary income. There are of course a lot fewer debtors than currency holders. The path of least resistance is to raise the interest rate. As a result, Janzen expects the Fed to use higher interest rates to curb inflation. Bank of Canada (BoC) and US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hikes are expected to pick up pace, according to RBC’s projection. According to these forecasts, the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates by 0.75 percentage points in July. This summer’s demise will be brought on by inflation or increased interest rates. An inflationary recession is less likely if the economy slows as a result of increasing interest rates. That’s a win in a sense. Related posts. 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As Pandemic Cheapen Rents, Toronto Landlords rely on Incentives

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As Pandemic Cheapen Rents, Toronto Landlords rely on Incentives The Toronto rental housing market is going through its latest crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The landlords are offering more and more perks as they find it hard to fill rentals with tenants. Thus, amidst the pandemic, as vacancies are increasing, rent prices are going way down. What caused the rental shortage? The COVID-19 pandemic has made work from home the new routine. This means fewer international students and workers travelling to cities like Toronto to find lodging. Urban Analytics says, as there is a shortage of international students and workers seeking housing, the landlords are now offering incentives hoping to fill their units. Listing websites like Rentals.ca saw more move-in incentives being advertised on their site around April and May of last year. The ripple effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased supply, but ironically there is not as much demand. Immigration has been put on hold, so there are little to no international students and locals are at home attending offices and colleges. What are these incentives? A rental incentive could be something as simple as the landlord offering a year worth of free internet or cable or even gift cards to local stores. But the past year has made it really hard for the landlords to find tenants driving them to offer money or even cash bonuses for moving in. Why are the prices going down? Short-term rentals such as Airbnb units are entering a long term mix as the pandemic continues to limit and deter travel. The rental units are unfortunately sitting on the market way longer than expected. Hence, they are not generating the desired interest in the buyers for them to sell out. Therefore, many condo owners and house owners are listing their properties at the prices they originally bought them. According to research reports from Urbanation, vacancy rates for unfinished condo apartments in the Greater Toronto Area saw a rise of 2.4 per cent in the third quarter of the year. Rental units are, sitting on the market for much longer than expected. That is an average of 26 days in August in comparison to 14 days last year. Special Offers for Students Some renters have come up with creative incentives to attract tenants. These include university students who sign a 12-month lease before a certain date can “live rent-free in the event of cancellation of on-campus courses”. The renters will receive an unforgettable living experience with additional two months of free rent. They get to choose between a $1500 gift card to Starbucks or a new 128GB iPhone 12 Pro, or help regarding paying for moving costs, or a stocked wine fridge and a Ritual and/or Netflix card. Some of these deals are exclusively for seniors, students, health care professionals and frontline workers. Discounting on Condos in Toronto Rental.ca’s recent listing reports show that when it comes to condos, the highest discount is offered on the smallest ones of 400 square feet. Alternatively, rents on properties with an area larger than 1,000 square feet have actually increased slightly during the pandemic. This data reflects that there is a demand for more space that is needed for things like office space or workout space. According to PadMapper analysis for BNN Bloomberg, the number of short-term listings (rentals less than seven months) in Toronto surged 104 per cent year-over-year sometime in the third quarter of the year. The number of long-time periods listings has gone up by 47% during the same time. This alerts the flood of Airbnb-kind rentals, normally booked for days, not months because the holiday market dipped due to the pandemic. No one can tell with certainty where the market is headed. Incentives may also turn out to be extra enticing. This could be due to the fact that the pandemic may want to worsen the chilling impact of the colder months. What about One-Bedroom and Two-Bedroom Apartments? Similar to Ottawa, Winnipeg and Montreal, Toronto landlords are offering many incentives on one and two-bedroom apartments and condos. Landlords are doing so to attract more tenants to small one-bedroom apartments and condos as people who work from home have a priority to look for more space. And these types of properties can give them that space. In Toronto, new buildings have more incentives than the old ones. Luxury rentals and two-bedroom apartments also come with incentives. Promotions are offered on a variety of Toronto apartments and condos as lockdown restrictions loosen. Pre-pandemic, incentives for renters have been difficult to find with low vacancy rates. However, during the pandemic and now slowly edging towards the post-pandemic period, the deals abound. Spending Habits of the People in Toronto and the Danger the Rentals Face Let’s take a comprehensive look at how much people are splurging on their rent compared to their income. This data is according to a 2016 census. It takes into account both purpose-built rentals and secondary stock like condos too. It also accounts for the basements and suite houses that are often rented out. The census found 47% of the renters in Toronto spend more than 30% of their household income on rent, while 25% of the renters in the city spent more than half their income. The non-profit housing association is concerned that large, institutional investors may capitalize on the pandemic and eagerly buy off rental properties that are being listed at potentially low prices. Many buildings are being sold away as their landlords are coming of age and their children do not want to hold on to maintaining and renting out properties, particularly amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic. Some members of the B.C. Non-Profit Housing Association across the province of Ontario are interested in a fund that would help them borrow or subsidize the cost of acquiring such rental buildings. This trend of cheap rents and incentives are nothing but the outcome of Toronto’s economic recovery from the grasp of the COVID-19 pandemic. Image Source: unsplash.com Related posts.

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Rising Interests in Secondary Suites in Barrie

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Rising Interests in Secondary Suites in Barrie Housing is a necessity. In a city like Toronto, creating more housing has become incredibly imperative. Making secondary suites would go a long way to ease the housing crisis that the city faces. Secondary suites can help make an expensive home more affordable for someone to buy. It also creates a more affordable space for someone else to live. Located on the shores of Kempenfelt Bay, the city of Barrie is a part of the extended urban area in southern Ontario, which is also known as the Greater Golden Horseshoe. It is one of the most expensive rental markets in Canada. Nearly one out of six ground-levelled homes in Toronto have a secondary unit, which totals an estimated 75,000 secondary units throughout the city, according to a new Housing Market Insight released by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Advantages of secondary suites A solution to the lack of affordable housing Extra rental income Increased property value Mortgage financing is significantly increased More low-income families and individuals can live in safe housing Increases affordable housing stock by contributing to the City of Barrie’s plan in creating 840 new affordable housing units by 2024. Decreases the waiting period for affordable housing for those in need. Secondary Suites in Barrie Secondary Suites, or basement apartments, have been on the rise in many provinces of Canada. A secondary suite is a standalone unit with a kitchen and a bathroom within the primary structure on a property (typically found in the basement of a house). It is often used as a rental property and must be registered with the City authorities. According to PadMapper, one and two-bedroom apartments in Barrie have an average cost of $1730 to $1920 respectively, in July. Barrie is not abundant in high rises, unlike the largest Canadian city. However, the resulting rental supply crunch is the reason behind the rising prices. Therefore, secondary suites are beginning to proliferate in the city. Municipalities that have a low supply of purpose-built condominiums and subsidized rental housing, like Barrie, tend to have a higher ratio of properties with a secondary unit. Due to the smaller floor area and design, single-story homes are more likely to have a secondary suite. The secondary units are prevalent in older neighbourhoods, which are highly coveted by renters as they are close to downtown areas and have major amenities. What is causing the rapid changes in Barrie? Barrie has undergone major changes over the course of the last few years. It has embraced the budding urbanism that includes rejuvenation of the Dunlop Street West close to its six-kilometre waterfront. Moreover, the city is expected to have up to 210,000 new residents in the next decade and about 129,000 jobs by 2041. However, COVID-19 kicked migration to Barrie in full throttle. This has created a robust demand for housing in the city. The city lately has attracted a lot of buyers from the GTA because of the comparatively larger lots. Now, single-family homes that were sold for $600,000-700,000 a couple of years ago, are now pushing for $1 million. Garden Suites in Barrie The government authorities of Barrie have made it legal to construct garden suites. Now, without any kind of zoning restrictions, you can have a single-family home and also build a separate and detached garden suite in the backyard. The Garden suite can take up to 10% of your lot coverage. This construction would not charge any development costs at all. All one would need is a permit. Why are the Interest Rates on Secondary Suites Rising in Barrie? One of the factors that have added to the increased rent in Barrie is the need for housing for students. International students at the Georgian College are driving the North and East-end rental markets. A second factor, that has ensured the rising and demanding prices of suites in Barrie, is its safety. Hailed as one of the safest cities in Ontario, Barrie now has a growing hospital with a medical campus that is attracting a lot more attention for people to move here. The pandemic has only put a magnifying glass on it. How did it affect the Investor and the Market? In the last 16 months, 50 garden suites have been added to various properties around Barrie. It has opened up the market for investors. It has also caused a surge in the rent prices. The main floor of a duplexed bungalow can be put on rent for about $2,000, while the basement for $1,750-1,800. About 65% of the buyers of such properties in Barrie are from the Greater Toronto Area. What did the Government do? Ontario is proposing to make it easier to build secondary suites and rental housing in an effort to increase the supply of housing properties. The government has made a proposition to eliminate the charge for creating a secondary suite in new homes thus allowing homeowners to create units above their laneways and garages. The charges for building rental spaces and non-profit housing would be deferred. It would allow the developer to pay in instalments over five years once the building is occupied. Interest will be charged by the Municipality. According to the Ontario Home Builders’ Association, these new and inclusive changes will remove the barriers, thus providing more housing to those in desperate need of it. Backlog However, such development comes with its own backlogs. Many people moving in from the city is bound to disturb the peace and quiet of Barrie. The city additionally is also doing a review of the by-law for garden suites to see if they need regulation for size or application process. The rental demand will depend on the city’s decision and laws.  Barrie City Hall. Photo Credit: barrietoday.com Related posts. Expert’s Reaction to the increasing rates by the Bank of Canada by admin123 Living in Main Floors- A Great matter of importance for Aging Canadians who want a Pleasant Life Ahead by admin123 National home prices historically

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Toronto Loblaws to pave a way for Curvy New Tower

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Heritage & Dominion Foundry Buildings will not be demolished Anymore! Other prominent Toronto supermarkets can be immediately destroyed if the new proposal is approved. The latest supermarket in Crosshairs is the Loblaws on Broadview in the south of Danforth, which is targeted for replacement with a curved 35 tower. The proposal covers the area between 682 and 742 Broadview Avenue, though the heritage house that currently stands on the property will be preserved. Interior site – LOBLAWS location and two-story house converted into business – will be destroyed to make a way for what will be easily the highest tower in the area. 503 Housing units are proposed, although it has not been determined whether this will be rented or condo. Based on the popularity of the city view from the nearest Riverdale Park to the east, residents of these units will be prepared to enjoy some of the best panoramas in the city. Residents who are worried about the loss of the community can rest easy because the absence of the grocery store will only be temporary. More than 2,000 square meters of proposed retail space are mixed here, and developers express their intention to include a replacement grocery store in the new building. Like the construction of a large no-frills reported last week (which also contains a replacement of a grocery store), the choice of choice property is behind the plan for extensive sites. This is a reasonable bet to suppose that Loblaws or associated food brands will be opened up in the new development as an offshoot for Grocery Titan Loblaws. In addition to replacing a 60-year-old grocery store, the community will benefit from a new 460-square-meter public park along Broadview Avenue, which will be connected to the 1,364-square-meter plaza cut west on the site. Another intriguing aspect of this concept is the possibility of a new connection to Don Valley, which would provide pedestrians and new cyclists access to the ravine as well as future connectivity to the extensive city trail network. This Dallimore Creek trail will not only be a basic connecting path. On the contrary, the developers planned a colorful route of winding switchback and hairpin curves starting from the western tip of the plaza which would stand up as its destination. The outside area also includes a space known as “multi-story rain parks,” designed to help manage stormwater while looking great in the process. The plan to rebuild this latest wholesale store signifies changes in time, where independent stores can no longer be justified at the prime of urban real estate. Your local grocery store can be next! Toronto Loblaws look for the northwest to the proposed development This agreement allows the revision version of the plan to advance, the possibility of being disappointed by many residents who have campaigned for years about fundamentally runaway density changing the environment. The new complex block would be replaced even before the proposal was submitted following approval – West Elm’s furniture shop closed the store at 2434 Yonge last year and relocated to a new excavation to the south. At 2400, this is the best purchase location. For the time being, Yonge, the most powerful member of the land council, has shut the door. Along with the loss of the bank – his footsteps are a little more than a parking lot for food trucks – blocks have broken hearts, only a few businesses left. Tower 27 and 21 floors will replace the current building and parking lots on the site have evolved in the latest plans, following the provisions of resolution including reducing small height, including changes. This updated plan requires 539 condominium units, which will mostly be too small for the average family. The unit directed by investors will dominate the complex, with 81 studios and 238 units of one room proposed. Only 220 units will have several bedrooms that are suitable for families. Unlike the original 2017 plan, which will flatten all the remaining buildings on the property, the current plan will rehabilitate the buildings available at 2428 and 2434 Yonge and combine new retail rooms at the base of the complex. Park and preserved heritage buildings along Broadview. Image Credit: j99news.com Related posts. Expert’s Reaction to the increasing rates by the Bank of Canada by admin123 Living in Main Floors- A Great matter of importance for Aging Canadians who want a Pleasant Life Ahead by admin123 National home prices historically higher, listings terribly low by admin123 Housing prices kicks off, stuck historically high, but trended lower in January by admin123 Soleil Condominiums by Mattamay to beam in Milton by admin123 As home prices rise, Ford wants to approve developments as soon as possible by admin123

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Heritage & Dominion Foundry Buildings will not be demolished Anymore!

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Heritage & Dominion Foundry Buildings will not be demolished Anymore! These heritage buildings located in Toronto’s west don lands were awaiting demolition but it has been called off. WHAT DID THE AUTHORITIES SAY? An agreement was made between the City of Toronto and the government of Ontario. The province has vowed to preserve the building citing it as a ‘heritage building’ and additionally provide affordable housing via the City’s Open Door Affordable Housing Program and HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan. Mayor John Tory said in a statement that the province is committed to conserving the cultural heritage value of the property keeping in mind the community sentiments. THE GOVERNMENT’S ROLE IN THE POTENTIAL SELLING OF THE PROPERTY The Ford government agreed to a private deal last September to sell the provincially owned land that is the crux of the dispute. The government has refused to disclose the identity of the prospective buyer or the selling price at which was sold. Ongoing protests have temporarily halted the demolition and its crew that was hired by the province. PUBLIC REACTION A recent report by UrbanToronto stated that demolition of old buildings that had started back in January of this year was readily stopped after notable public dissent.The public outcry led to a court order that stopped the demolition temporarily. The court application was drafted and submitted by St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association with the city as a fellow party to the said application and to participate in the subsequent court proceedings. WHAT DOES THE HIA HAVE TO SAY? The Province’s Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report and Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) says that the building has had an everlasting heritage value for it is the last industrial complex that is still associated with the railroad expansion of Don Lands between 1910 and 1960. REDEVELOPMENT OR MAINTAINING HERITAGE? The CORE Architects in the HIA produced conceptual renderings that showcase how the heritage properties could be integrated into the elements of the new building. It seems like those are housing and public gathering spaces and new amenities. CAN THE PROPERTY BE PRIVATELY OWNED? If the properties were ever made to become privately owned, the city has to designate them under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act or must have the owner agree to a Heritage Easement Agreement. Supporters of the Foundry believe that the key issue in the court next month will be whether the province violated the Ontario Heritage Act and the 2010 subdivision agreement between the city and province when it started the demolition of the Foundry buildings. The ministry insists that the “heritage element” will be kept in mind and respected when designing any new buildings on the site. Future purchasers of the property have to respect the redevelopment plans effective without harming the cultural significance of the property. If in the future, someone wants to privately own the properties on-site, the city has to list them under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act or have the owner sign an agreement with the Heritage Easement Agreement. Image Source: CORE Architects Photo Credit: livabl Related posts. Expert’s Reaction to the increasing rates by the Bank of Canada by admin123 Living in Main Floors- A Great matter of importance for Aging Canadians who want a Pleasant Life Ahead by admin123 National home prices historically higher, listings terribly low by admin123 Housing prices kicks off, stuck historically high, but trended lower in January by admin123 Soleil Condominiums by Mattamay to beam in Milton by admin123 As home prices rise, Ford wants to approve developments as soon as possible by admin123

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The Ultimate Revelation of Canadian Architecture Award Winners

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The Ultimate Revelation of Canadian Architecture Award Winners Canadian Architect Magazine is proud to announce the advantage award winner. Advantage of the annual award design for projects in the design and phase of construction, and past student work. Moreover, projects must be resolved by architects living in Canada, or by graduates of Canadian architecture schools living in Canada or abroad. Awards are given to the advantages of architectural design. The jury will consider the scheme’s response to client programs, site, geographical, and/or urban context. They will evaluate their physical organizations, forms, composition, building systems, concepts, processes, structures, materials, environmental features, and/or demonstrations of social awareness. This year’s program also includes architectural photography awards. Judges include Bebawi Hemp from Kanva, Joe Lobko from Daha, and Cindy Wilson from LWPAC / Smart City. Ema Peter’s photographer is an additional member of the jury for a photo award. Looking for some maple-scented architectural inspiration? You’re in luck now, owing to a new interactive map created in partnership with the Canadian architect magazine by Atlas research on examples in architecture and the supported environment. The new map displays a comprehensive list of more than 500 Magazine’s annual award winners since 1968. The list is generated using data collected by M.Arch students at Université de Montréal and displays both completed and unfinished projects. This project was funded in part by the Canadian research seat in architecture, competition, and mediation of the superiority of the Social Sciences and the Canadian Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). In addition, the Canada Architect Awards Excellence design and construction are considered to be the highest recognition for current Canadian architects and projects. The award program shares that the entry itself “shows that the Canadian architect still produces innovative designs that are sensitive to their physical, social and environmental context.” Awards for Canadian Architect For 54 years, the National Magazine award has recognized design excellence in future projects. It is also the 4th year of our advantage photo award, marking the latest photos of the best Canadian buildings. The project entered into the advantage award must be: (a) in the design stage (b) scheduled for construction (c) is being built but not substantially completed by the specific date. All projects must be assigned by clients to build a proposal submitted. All types of buildings and urban design schemes are briefly presented to qualify. Awards are given to the advantages of architectural design. The jury shall examine the following criteria: Organizations and physical forms, including attention to composition and detail Responses to programs, sites, geographies, social and/or urban Innovation in concepts, processes, materials, building systems, and/or implementation Demonstration of exemplary environmental performance, including available support metrics The use of designs to advance spatial and social justice, and/or to support the vision of reconciliation, equity, and inclusion. Offer open benefit awards to all Canadian architects and graduates of architecture. They entered buildings that can be developed for locations in or beyond Canada. Buildings entered can be designed for sites in Canada or abroad. Foreign architects are allowed to submit if they partner with Canadian registered architects for the work sent. Moreover, in the cycle award, there are new requirements: for projects that have developed the energy performance model, now the resulting report must be delivered as a separate document. If the project has not developed an energy model, energy performance metrics are not needed. This year’s competition also includes Canadian architect Photo Awards Excellence. The prize honours the greatest photographs of Canadian architecture taken in the previous two years. Photo awards open for professional photographers and amateurs. The jury decided the number of awards and assessed them based on the following criteria: Excellence in site design and public contribution Suitable direction, scale, design, materiality, and contextual integration Scaling, massing, material, and functionality excellence in architectural design Landscape Architecture Excellence Energy efficiency, sustainability, flexibility or resilience Implementation quality Innovation Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon by RAIC 2021 Architectural Firm Award winner Michael Green Architecture. Photo credit: Ed White. Related posts. 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Low-interest rates are causing housing affordability problems for 80% of Canadians, according to a survey

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Low-interest rates are causing housing affordability problems for 80% of Canadians, according to a survey During the outbreak of the pandemic, the Bank of Canada dropped its Overnight Lending Rate — which consumer banks use to determine their mortgage and line of credit rates — to a record low of 0.25 per cent to position the country for a strong economic recovery following COVID-19. According to a new report, low-interest rates, combined with Canadians’ desire for more space during lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, fueled housing demand, driving prices upward throughout 2020-21. National sales activity increased by 235 per cent between April of last year and March of this year, pushing the average home price up by 44 per cent. According to the results of the study, Canadians are increasingly dissatisfied with the notion that today’s cheap cost of borrowing makes it simpler to purchase a home. However, while 47 per cent of respondents agree that low mortgage rates have benefited home buyers’ affordability (a little reduction from February), 34.4 per cent of respondents disagreed with that assertion, representing a 12.1per cent increase from the previous month. Canadians, on the other hand, are unanimous in their belief that low mortgage interest rates are driving up the price of homes. 80.5 per cent of those polled said they agreed with that assertion (up 32.8 per cent). At the same time, 38.1 per cent of those who answered the survey believe that low mortgage rates have influenced their willingness to purchase a home. Canadians are increasingly concerned about affordability, with a significant majority of 77.2 per cent of respondents saying that property prices in suburban areas and smaller towns have climbed to “unsustainable levels.” This is a 25.4 per cent increase from when the issue was first posted in February. When asked what their primary concerns were when purchasing a home, respondents stated that affordability (78.2 per cent), participating in a bidding battle (70.3 per cent), and timing the market (51.9%) are the most important considerations. In addition, given that the national average home price reached $662,000 in July, an increase of 15.6 per cent year on year, potential buyers will need to have increasingly higher income levels to be competitive in the marketplace. According to the study, of those who indicated they are interested in purchasing a home (56 per cent), 50 per cent now have a family income of more than $100,000 per year. Twenty per cent of those surveyed earn more than $160,000 per year, with the remaining 32 per cent earning less than $100,000 per year. As the economy continues to reopen and firms announce their post-lockdown strategies, 7.1 per cent fewer respondents said they would continue to work from home following the end of COVID-19, bringing the total number of respondents who said they would continue to work from home to 29.7 per cent. An additional 24.2 per cent stated that they have a hybrid working arrangement, representing a 6.4 per cent rise over the previous year. Meanwhile, the number of respondents who are currently working solely from their workspace has stayed steady since the February survey results were released. However, even though many Canadians continue to work from home, homes with office space continue to be in great demand – albeit at a somewhat lower rate than it was in January. Following this, a total of 43 per cent of respondents reported that office space had become a more desired housing attribute, representing a decline of 15.9 per cent from the previous year. On the other side, 65.8 per cent of respondents indicated outdoor space is still at the top of their home-buying wish lists – however, this represents a 10.5 per cent decrease from the previous month. In light of the next federal election, which is less than a month away, and the pressing issue of home affordability, it will be interesting to observe how Canadians feel about the housing market in the months to come. Image Source: updater.com Related posts. Low-interest rates are causing housing affordability problems for 80% of Canadians, according to a survey by admin123 More vital than ever are residences with a backyard and an office by admin123 The rise in resale condo prices in the GTA isn’t what you’d anticipate by admin123 Condos in other parts of Toronto are more valuable by admin123 The rise in Demand calls for an increment in the average rent by 5% in Toronto by admin123 Five Ontario Cities that will Surprise you with their Low Property Tax Rates by admin123

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More vital than ever are residences with a backyard and an office

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The rise in resale condo prices in the GTA isn’t what you’d anticipate Since March 2020, when you know what forced us into an agonising series of lengthy, rolling lockdowns, how Toronto residents live and work has changed dramatically — and in some cases, permanently — have changed dramatically — and in some cases, permanently. In no sector has the effects of this transition been more visible than in the real estate market, where condo sales have declined, rent prices have fallen, and detached home values have soared in both large cities and rural towns across Canada, among other things. The condo and rental markets are returning now that vaccines are widely available and things are beginning to open up, but home prices haven’t budged at all in the wake of the vaccine epidemic. Average Canadian home prices have continued to rise in this post-Pandy period, to the point where political parties are making previously unheard-of campaign promises (such as prohibiting foreign buyers and speculators) in a bid to win the forthcoming snap federal election on October 25th. A significant part of the problem is that housing supply is not robust enough in most parts of the country (and especially not in Toronto or Vancouver) to meet demand — not just for homes, but for detached homes with specific features that buyers appear to value significantly more since COVID hit the market in 2009. Since the outbreak of the pandemic began in early 2020, outdoor space has risen to the top of the list of desirable qualities for home purchasers. Outdoor space and adequate room for an office are top on the list of things people are seeking when acquiring new homes in Canada, according to a new survey from the real estate brokerage and data firm. While individuals have undoubtedly valued both of these aspects of a home for some time, a recent survey revealed that outdoor space (such as a yard, deck, or balcony) is now a “more desirable” characteristic of a home for them than it was before the epidemic hit the United States. A total of 43% of the almost 1,500 Canadians who took part in a study between August 2 and August 11 stated the same thing about workplace space. With 55.4 per cent of respondents indicating it is more important now than it was before the pandemic, “access to delivery service” was also a top priority, according to the survey. In the research, it is stated that “while many Canadians continue to work from home, residences with office space remain in strong demand — though at a lower rate than in February, perhaps signalling a restored interest in urban living.” According to the study findings, demand for office space in a home decreased by around 15.9 per cent between February and August, while demand for outdoor space decreased by 10.5 per cent during the same period. As it was pointed out, “availability to delivery service continues to be a top concern, with 55.4 per cent of respondents stating that it is more important,” while “it is down -8.10 per cent from February, potentially reflecting increased access to in-person shopping.” Ottawa’s housing market continues to be the most active in Canada. This may have been partly due to the imposition of a provincial foreign buyer tax aimed at cooling the Toronto and Vancouver property markets, which may have contributed to the greatest yearly increase in new house prices in Ottawa (+9.5 per cent) during February. 2nd and 3rd note Six months into the pandemic, strong home demand combined with limited supply persisted in Ottawa, with house prices increasing by 5.3 per cent between February and August, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (Table 1). According to the results of the RE/MAX Fall Market Outlook Report Survey, which was published in September, one-third (32 per cent) of Canadians no longer want to live in large urban areas and would prefer to live in a rural or suburban region. According to the results of the poll, 44 per cent of Canadians would prefer a home with more space for personal amenities, such as a pool, balcony, or a large yard, and 48 per cent would want to live in a more environmentally friendly neighbourhood. Note No. 4: This has resulted in a movement in interest among homebuyers away from condominiums and toward single-family residences such as single-family homes, semi-detached homes, and townhomes. Furthermore, as the incidence of working from home has increased during the epidemic, transportation has been less of a deciding factor when considering where to buy a residential property. In turn, buyer interest in lower-priced suburban locations and cities within commuting distance of large urban centres has increased as a result of the current market conditions. As a result, new home prices in suburban regions have increased significantly since the outbreak of the epidemic. Prices were rising in several marketplaces even before the outbreak of the pandemic, owing to a scarcity of supplies available for sale. The fact that new building projects have been put on hold since the outbreak of the flu has exacerbated the problem in some CMAs that have been surveyed in recent months. In recent months, increased construction costs as a result of new safety regulations and rising building material prices, combined with the present and continuing record-low mortgage rates, have all contributed to the increase in new home prices in the United States. This year’s record-high lumber prices, according to homebuilders, will likely add $5,000 to $10,000 to the cost of a single-family home, according to estimates. Image Source: dengarden.com Related posts. 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