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Read More »Inflation unchanged at 1.7% in May as rental price growth slowed
The annual pace of inflation held steady at 1.7 per cent in May as cooling shelter costs helped tame price pressures, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday. Shelter costs rose three per cent in May, StatsCan said, marking a slowdown from 3.4 per cent in April. The agency singled out Ontario as …
Read More »Enforcement of short-term rental rules questioned by frustrated Kelowa residents – Okanagan
Darla McGuirk is among the growing number of people raising concerns about short-term rental properties causing problems in neighbourhoods, including hers in the Lower Mission of Kelowna. “We didn’t buy in this neighborhood to live in a hotel zone, and we’ve got a hotel operating full-time behind us,” McGuirk said. …
Read More »How Saskatchewan’s rental housing shortage is affecting students
Saskatchewan is facing a housing supply issue, with some experts saying if no new homes are added to the market, supply will run out in one and a half months. This issue is affecting everyone, including students. “For the university crowd and the Sask Polytech crowd that are coming back …
Read More »Renters under pressure: When will the fever break in the hot rental market? – National
Ask the average renter and they can tell you: Canadian rents have soared in recent years. The latest data from Rentals.ca and Urbanation shows the average asking rent for all property types in May rose above $2,200 for the first time. That’s up 9.3 per cent year over year, the …
Read More »Ontario government sets 2025 rental cap for most units
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Rent for some homes in Ontario will be capped below the rate of inflation next year, the provincial government announced Friday. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing released its annual rent increase cap ahead of the long weekend, keeping landlords of …
Read More »Calgarian petitioning for rule change around pets in rental housing – Calgary
A Calgary dog owner is looking to spark change to rules around pets in rental properties as many across the city face challenges finding a place to live. Pierre Noiseux has been looking for a new place to live for six months, but finds his applications are turned down when …
Read More »Okanagan’s real estate listings could increase after new short-term rental rules – Okanagan
Jack Mendes is already contemplating what he will do with his short term rental unit in downtown Kelowna, B.C., if new legislation prohibits him from renting it to vacationers four months out of the year. “I am positive that I will sell it,” Mendes told Global news. “Right now, we …
Read More »New short-term rental rules could impact Penticton tourism
It’s no secret that there are hundreds of short-term rentals in Penticton, B.C. However, with new provincial-wide regulations aimed at cracking down on these short-term rentals, local officials say it could have a major impact on the local tourism industry. “The people that are staying in short-term rental facilities don’t …
Read More »Recommended short-term rental regulations stir mixed feelings among Winnipeggers – Winnipeg
The City of Winnipeg has released recommendations for new short-term rental accommodation (STRA) regulations, and so far, reactions have been mixed. In a report released by the City, proposed regulations include limiting the number of nights tenants can stay, taxation, licensing, limitations on the number of properties an owner can …
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