GTA’s rental commercial space demand soars

A lot of recent data has been pointing to a significant revival of the commercial rental market in Toronto and the GTA, something that I am increasingly witnessing in my daily practice as well. This marks a sharp turnaround for this market. The latest data shows that the office availability rate declined by 40 basisContinue reading “GTA’s rental commercial space demand soars”

Panels Highlight 2: ‘Other Investment Opportunities: UAE’ and ‘From Canada to the Emirates: Golden Visas and the Future of Wealth’

As we gear up for the Dubai Real Estate Investment Expo 2025 this weekend, I am thrilled to present a lineup of expert panelists who will delve into crucial topics. From investing in Dubai and estate planning to exploring other UAE investment opportunities and understanding the legal and tax implications, this expo promises to beContinue reading “Panels Highlight 2: ‘Other Investment Opportunities: UAE’ and ‘From Canada to the Emirates: Golden Visas and the Future of Wealth’”

Panel Highlight 1: Legal & Tax Aspects of Investing in Dubai

As we gear up for the Dubai Real Estate Investment Expo 2025 this weekend, I am thrilled to present a lineup of expert panelists who will delve into crucial topics. From investing in Dubai and estate planning to exploring other UAE investment opportunities and understanding the legal and tax implications, this expo promises to beContinue reading “Panel Highlight 1: Legal & Tax Aspects of Investing in Dubai”

Dubai Diary: My 5-day Deep Dive Into Dubai’s Real Estate Market

In preparation for the Dubai Real Estate Investment Expo 2025 that I am holding in Mississauga on 7 and 8 June, I decided to visit Dubai and get a first-hand feel and deep understanding of the real estate market in the UAE. Here’s what I saw. First I visited Ras-Al Khayma. This emirate has recentlyContinue reading “Dubai Diary: My 5-day Deep Dive Into Dubai’s Real Estate Market”

exciting new mortgage insurance rules empower homeowners to create secondary suites

In a game-changing move for Canadian homeowners, the federal government unveiled on tuesday, new mortgage insurance rules. Set to take effect on January 15, 2025, the rules will allow homeowners to add secondary suites and unlock income potential. The newly announced rules include several groundbreaking provisions such as allowing homeowners to refinance insured mortgages specificallyContinue reading “exciting new mortgage insurance rules empower homeowners to create secondary suites”