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Toronto's Limited Housing Supply: A Never-Ending Challenge
The issue of tight housing supply in Toronto is not a new one. It has been an ongoing problem for years, with demand for homes constantly outpacing the supply of new listings.
Spring 2023 Outlook: Greater Toronto Area Real Estate Market
The Toronto housing market is rebounding, with a tighter market and increased competition among buyers driving home prices up.
The Benefits of Leasing a Live-Work Space for Small Business Owners
A live-work unit is a property that combines living and working spaces into one unit…
Subletting 101: The Benefits for Tenants & Landlords
Subletting can be beneficial for both tenants and landlords—here's why…
MNP LLP Appointed External Auditors of Westhaven REIT
Westhaven Real Estate Investment Trust ("Westhaven REIT") is pleased to announce that we have appointed…
Westhaven REIT Now Enrolling Precise ParkLink Employees in Group RRSP
Westhaven Real Estate Investment Trust (“Westhaven REIT”) is pleased to announce that we are now enrolling…
2023 Residential Rental Market Forecast: Where Is It Heading?
2022 had several waves of trends in the rental market. In Early Q1 & Q2, interest rates…
Westhaven REIT Announces the Purchase of a Mortgage to Boost Yield for Investors
Westhaven Real Estate Investment Trust (“Westhaven REIT”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a mortgage for a residential property located in Mississauga, ON.
Westhaven REIT Portfolio Becomes RRSP-Eligible
Westhaven Real Estate Investment Trust (“Westhaven REIT”) is pleased to announce that all units within the Westhaven REIT portfolio are now RRSP-eligible…
Tribunals Ontario Portal Now Offering New Features for Users
Tribunals Ontario has made some intuitive updates to its user portal, including a…
Westhaven REIT Announces the Acquisition of 74, 80 & 84 Trethewey Drive in Toronto, Ontario
The Westhaven Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of 74, 80 and 84 Trethewey Drive as part of the Westhaven Real Estate Investment Trust (“Westhaven REIT”) portfolio.
Westhaven REIT Appoints Saverio Nestico as President and Chief Investment Officer
The Westhaven Group is proud to announce that Saverio Nestico, MBA, CPA, has been appointed as President and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for Westhaven Real Estate Investment Trust (“Westhaven REIT”).
Westhaven Group Announces the Launch of Westhaven REIT
The Westhaven Group is proud to announce the launch of Westhaven Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)…
What Tenants Need to Know When Renting in Toronto in 2023
The tenant vetting process has become an increasingly important part of the rental process…
Is Tenant Insurance a Requirement in Ontario?
Although tenant insurance is not a mandatory requirement for renting a property in Ontario, it is becoming increasingly common among landlords to ask for it…
Rising Interest Rates Pose Vulnerabilities for CRE Market
For many, the recent increase in interest rates did not come as a surprise. Altus Group's investment trends survey participants predicted an uptick of 75 basis points (bps) and anticipated further increase before the end of the year…
What You Need to Know About the Ongoing Bidding Wars on Toronto’s Rental Properties
As we continue to see high demand and low supply for the Toronto rental market, many issues arise as tenants seek a new place to call home. With job relocations and the school year in full swing, the competition amongst renters has become increasingly tense, leading to bidding wars…
Westhaven Group: Helping You Aspire Success and Achieve Results
Westhaven Group– a 360 approach to real estate investment, development, management and intelligence.
What You Need to Consider When Selecting a Property Management Company
We're sharing four must-know tips that will help you determine whether or not the services that your property manager provides are suitable for you…
Ontario Caps 2023 Residential Rent Increase Guideline at 2.5 Percent
To continue providing affordable housing for Ontarians, the provincial government has recently announced the 2023 rent increase guideline of 2.5 percent, below current inflation rates…