Primary vs. Secondary Markets: Reading the Rent Spread
Market Intelligence Primary vs. Secondary Markets: Reading the Rent Spread People often talk about “the Canadian rental market” as if it’s one thing. It isn’t. Underneath the national headlines, there are at least two markets — the biggest cities, like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montréal, and a set of smaller cities that behave differently. Rents look […]
Canada’s Rental Market Is Easing. The Long-Term Math Still Points the Other Way.
Canada’s Rental Market Is Easing: 2030 Math | Lankin Market Intelligence Canada’s Rental Market Is Easing. The Long-Term Math Still Points the Other Way. Vacancy is at a 10-year high. Population growth has turned negative. But CMHC still says Canada needs 3.5 million more homes by 2030. Two facts, both true. Here’s what they mean […]
GTA Multi-Family Q1 2026 — Big Capital Is Back
Market Intelligence GTA Multi-Family Q1 2026: Big Capital Is Back Greater Toronto Area multi-family sales jumped sharply in Q1 2026 — $569 million across 20 trades, with 1,934 units changing hands (Source: Colliers, GTA Multifamily Q1 2026 Report)1. The volume figure is the easy headline. The more useful read sits underneath: pricing per unit held […]