Condo guides & market insight

How condo special assessments work in Ontario, how reserve fund studies drive them, and the status certificate warning signs to check before you buy.

Mississauga vs Toronto condos in 2026: benchmark prices, the land transfer tax gap, rents and transit, with the numbers to help you pick a side.

Land transfer tax on a Toronto condo from $450,000 to $1.1 million: Ontario and city tax, first-time buyer rebates and the 2026 rate changes explained.

Condos first occupied after Nov. 15, 2018 are exempt from Ontario rent control. How to tell, what the 1.9% cap for 2027 means and which rules still apply.

How to sell a pre-construction condo assignment in Toronto in 2026: builder consent, HST on assignments, how profit is taxed and what a loss looks like.

How Ontario interim occupancy fees are calculated, with a worked $650,000 example at today's rate, how long occupancy lasts and how to keep the cost down.

How to judge Toronto condo maintenance fees in 2026: what they cover, how to compare per square foot, typical increases and when low fees are a red flag.

GTA developers hold a record 5,001 finished, unsold condos. How to buy one in 2026: price gaps, the HST rebate, cooling-off rights and what to negotiate.

Bank of Canada hikes to 2.5%: what the Oct 28 increase means for condo buyers, renewals and variable mortgage payments, with real numbers.

Toronto condo prices are down 6.4% in a year and supply is near record highs. Here is what the October 2026 data says about buying now versus waiting.