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Written by Yousaf Iqbal, Head of IQI CanadaCanada  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 3.1% month-over-month, buoyed by interest rate cuts and an increase in listings. Yet, affordability continues to be a challenge, with mortgage costs still 35% higher than in 2019. On the rental side, prices declined for the third consecutive month, thanks to an uptick in housing completions, offering modest relief to tenants. While the market is showing early signs of recovery, it remains sensitive to affordability constraints. At the city level, Toronto (GTA) saw a 2.3% rise in home sales and a 9.4% increase in listings in August 2025, expanding supply and making the market more competitive. Prices, however, fell by 5.2% to an average of $1.02 million, as affordability pressures persisted. In Greater Vancouver, September sales were up 1.2% year-on-year, but the sales-to-active listings ratio of 11.3% signalled mild downward price pressure. Meanwhile, Quebec stood out with a 12% year-on-year surge in transactions—the strongest September since 2020—driven by an 18% rise in listings and stable inventory. Prices climbed across all property types, underscoring strong seller conditions in the province. Source by FSMI Discover more country insights here!Download

written by YOUSAF IQBAL, Head of IQI CanadaCanada’s housing market remained steady yet subdued in August 2025. The national average home price edged up to C$672,800, but experts still anticipate a 2% annual decline. Affordability remains a major challenge, with recovery to pre-pandemic levels not expected for at least two years, even amid interest rate cuts. A growing housing supply is easing pressure on prices, encouraging cautious re-entry from first-time buyers. Meanwhile, rental growth has softened due to reduced immigration, contributing to a more balanced but affordability-constrained environment for both buyers and investors. Regionally, market dynamics vary. In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), sales rose by 2.3% and listings increased 9.4%, while average prices dropped 5.2% to $1.02 million—creating a more competitive landscape. Metro Vancouver saw a 2.9% increase in sales and a 17.6% surge in listings, but benchmark prices fell 3.8% year-on-year to $1.15 million. Detached and townhouse segments saw improvement, while apartment demand lagged. In contrast, Quebec had its busiest August since 2020, with a 10% rise in transactions and strong price growth across all property types, reinforcing its status as a seller’s market. Source by FSMI For more countries updateDownload Now!

Canada’s property market is entering steadier waters, with June home sales up 2.8 per cent month-on-month and 3.5 per cent year-on-year. The national sales-to-new-listings ratio now sits at a balanced 50 per cent, signalling healthier market conditions.Toronto recorded its strongest July sales since 2021, rising 10.9 per cent compared to last year, supported by lower borrowing costs and improved affordability. Quebec City and Montreal also stood out with double-digit annual sales growth, highlighting strong regional demand.Prices remain under pressure in Ontario and British Columbia, yet national averages have largely stabilised. Elevated inventories suggest buyers have stronger negotiating power, pointing to a more balanced outlook heading into the second half of 2025.Explore the full analysis and market updates from other countries here!Download

As of June 2025, Canada's real estate market shows initial signs of stabilization, with national home sales seeing their first monthly increase since late 2024, though still below historical averages. The market is nationally balanced, but regional variations persist, with Ontario favoring buyers while Quebec and Alberta lean towards sellers. Home prices are still declining, particularly in high-cost markets like Toronto and Vancouver, despite some support from Bank of Canada rate cuts being offset by ongoing economic uncertainty. Across major Canadian cities, Toronto's GTA housing market experienced a gradual recovery in June, marked by increased listings and improved affordability, with sales slightly down year-over-year but a significant rise in new listings allowing buyers more negotiation power and leading to a 5.4% annual drop in average selling price. Vancouver also showed early signs of recovery, with sales improving from May's sharp decline, and active listings at a multi-year high, contributing to a 2.8% year-over-year decrease in the composite benchmark price and creating favorable conditions for buyers due to lower mortgage rates. In contrast, Montreal's real estate market remained robust, characterized by strong year-over-year sales growth, rising prices for single-family homes and condos, and low inventory, maintaining a competitive seller's market heading into summer. Download the full newsletter for expert analysis and market updates from other countries.Download the full newsletter for expert analysis and market updates from other countries.Download