Chinese Home Buying in Canada Could Reach US$5 Billion Annually

Chinese Buying Continues After Permanent Residency Canada’s foreign buyer restrictions may have reduced direct purchases by non-residents, but they do not apply in the same way to permanent residents. According to Juwai IQI Co-Founder and Group Managing Director Daniel Ho, Chinese buyers continue entering Canada’s housing market after obtaining permanent residency. Once they become Canadian…

29/07/20260Comments

BySharon Yap

Canada Newsletter

Canada Housing Market Outlook 2026: Buyer Activity Strengthens in Toronto and Vancouver

Canada’s Housing Market Regains Momentum Canada’s housing market strengthened in June 2026 as lower borrowing costs, improving affordability and growing consumer confidence encouraged more buyers to return. The recovery was particularly visible in Toronto and Vancouver, where sales increased while the supply of newly listed homes declined. This combination points to improving demand, although market conditions…

29/07/20260Comments

BySharon Yap

Canada Newsletter

Canada Housing Market Stabilises as Buyer Confidence Gradually Returns

Canada’s housing market is beginning to stabilise in 2026 as lower prices, improving affordability, and reduced borrowing costs gradually bring buyers back into the market. While elevated inventory levels continue to provide buyers with negotiating power, improving sales activity suggests confidence is slowly returning after a challenging period for the sector. Toronto: Sales Activity Improves…

Canada Q4 2025 Canada Market Outlook: Stabilising National Trend, Mixed Regional Performance

Written by Yousaf Iqbal, Head of IQI Canada Canada’s housing market held steady in October 2025, with national sales dipping 0.8% and average prices settling at C$676,000, slightly higher than September but 1.5% below last year. The Bank of Canada’s move to lower rates to 2.25% provided some relief for buyers, although affordability remained…

Canada’s Housing Market: Stability Emerging Amid Affordability Pressures

Written by Yousaf Iqbal, Head of IQI Canada Canada Canada’s Housing Market in September 2025: Signs of Stability Amid Affordability Pressures In September 2025, Canada’s housing market showed signs of cautious stabilization. National average home prices edged up slightly by 0.2% to C$674,000, though they remained 1.8% lower than the previous year. Sales rose…

Canada’s Real Estate Outlook: Regional Shifts and Signs of Recovery in March 2025

This article is contributed by Yousaf Iqbal, Head of IQI Canada In March 2025, the Canadian real estate market reflected a mixed picture, shaped by ongoing economic uncertainties and regional variations. While national home sales experienced a slowdown, stable home prices and early signs of recovery in key urban centers signal cautious optimism for the…

GTA Home Sales Up 40% in November 2024

In November 2024, Canada’s real estate market demonstrated strong growth, driven by lower borrowing costs and robust population increases. National home sales rose 7.7% month-over-month in October, with a 30% increase compared to the previous year. The average home price reached $696,166, marking a 4% monthly and 6% annual rise, although the MLS Benchmark price…

Canada Real Estate Market Q3 Update: Trends in Toronto, Vancouver and Quebec Trends Revealed!

This article is contributed by Yousaf Iqbal, Country Head of IQI Karachi Canada, who brings nearly 11 years of real estate expertise In September 2024, Metro Vancouver experienced a slight decrease in home prices, along with a significant rise in property listings and a decline in sales compared to the previous year. In contrast,…

Why Guelph, Canada? A City of Opportunities

Welcome to Guelph! Located in southwestern Ontario, Canada - it sits perfectly between large economic hubs such as Hamilton and Toronto. With a population of over 150,000 and growing, life in Guelph is an enriched blend of small-town living and city life without the noise of North America's big cities. Keep reading to find out…

29/01/20240Comments

ByAmir Asraf Lee

Canada Market Insights

5 Ways to Avoid Capital Gains Tax In Canada

As first-time homeowners or budding investors, we always make the best in our situations to ensure the highest value is placed on our assets - but what about capital gains tax? You should understand how capital gains are taxed and learn to avoid paying more taxes when selling your properties. What are capital gains?…

22/09/20230Comments

ByIQI Editorial Team

Chinese Home Buying in Canada Could Reach US$5 Billion Annually

Chinese Home Buying in Canada Could Reach US$5 Billion Annually

Why Guelph, Canada? A City of Opportunities

5 Ways to Avoid Capital Gains Tax In Canada

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