by Daniel Steinfeld | Sep 29, 2026 | Guest Columns
The 2026 municipal election is a pivotal moment for housing policy. On Oct. 26, voters across Ontario will elect mayors and councillors who have significant influence over how much housing gets built, where it gets built, how quickly projects move forward and...
by James R.G. Cook | Nov 7, 2024 | Columnists, Legal Issues
QUICK HITS In Langen v. Sharma, buyers who agreed to purchase a $2.9-million home later discovered discrepancies in the listing’s tax and square footage information, affecting their financing. They requested a price reduction and an extension, which the sellers...
by REM Editorial Team | Jul 2, 2024 | News
In 2024, property tax rates in Canadian cities have fluctuated significantly, with St. John’s, Newfoundland, experiencing the highest increase at 9.64 per cent year-over-year, according to a study by Zoocasa. Meanwhile, Montreal saw the largest decrease, with property...
by REM Editorial Team | Jan 31, 2024 | News
As municipalities across Canada are announcing budgets for the upcoming year, an increase in property taxes has shown to be a common recurring theme — like the 2 per cent to 15 per cent hikes in British Columbia and Ontario. Zoocasa looked at the tax increases over...
