International News

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 22-26

by Phil Hall | Jun 26, 2026

A Trump about-face on the bipartisan housing bill, a lack of natural gas services in a Brooklyn housing project, and an unlikely real estate advisor for Perez Hilton. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 22-26

National Competition to Restore Long-Vacant Official Residence of Canada’s Prime Minister

by Phil Hall | Jun 26, 2026

The winning proposal will be announced on Canada Day in 2027. Continue Reading National Competition to Restore Long-Vacant Official Residence of Canada’s Prime Minister

Canadian Housing Starts Up During February

by Phil Hall | Mar 16, 2026

The year-to-date total was 31,974 units, up 5% from the same period in 2025, driven by higher starts to begin the year in British Columbia and Ontario. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up During February

Kim Fairley Becomes 2026 President of the Ontario Real Estate Association

by Phil Hall | Mar 13, 2026

Fairley has been active in the real estate industry since 2011 and is the broker of record for the Royal LePage Northern Advantage Brokerage in Sault Ste Marie. Continue Reading Kim Fairley Becomes 2026 President of the Ontario Real Estate Association

Ex-Ontario Mortgage Broker Fined $600,000 Over Misconduct Charges

by Phil Hall | Mar 12, 2026

“Consumer protection is paramount and licensed mortgage brokers must comply with regulatory requirements,” said Elissa Sinha, director of enforcement at FSRA. Continue Reading Ex-Ontario Mortgage Broker Fined $600,000 Over Misconduct Charges

$17.2 Million Listing for Penthouse Sets Record in Uruguay

by Phil Hall | Mar 9, 2026

Edgardo Defortuna, CEO at Fortune International, who is leading sales for the project, observed, “This is a trophy property within a landmark development that introduces a level of design, hospitality and service that Punta del Este has never experienced before.” Continue Reading $17.2 Million Listing for Penthouse Sets Record in Uruguay

British Real Estate Investor Seeks to Restore Closed UK Churches

by Phil Hall | Mar 9, 2026

Samuel Leeds stated that he made a £250,000 offer to purchase the former Darlaston Methodist Church in Wednesbury, England. Continue Reading British Real Estate Investor Seeks to Restore Closed UK Churches

31-Story Build-to-Rent Community Opens in Liverpool

by Phil Hall | Mar 6, 2026

The property is located within Princes Dock and is Liverpool Waters, a $6.6 billion multidecade regeneration initiative. Continue Reading 31-Story Build-to-Rent Community Opens in Liverpool

Toronto Home Sales and Prices Slumped in February

by Phil Hall | Mar 5, 2026

The average selling price, at a little more than $1 million, was down 7.1% from February 2025. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales and Prices Slumped in February

Regional Group Acquires Ottawa Office Tower

by Phil Hall | Mar 2, 2026

The 500,000-square-foot property is 100% occupied. Continue Reading Regional Group Acquires Ottawa Office Tower

Plan to Create Affordable Housing in Wales for Welsh Speakers Only is Rejected

by Phil Hall | Mar 2, 2026

An application for a new affordable housing development in Wales ran into a roadblock when organizers attempted to limit residency to Welsh-language speakers only. The BBC reports the application by Grŵp Cynefin to build 15 affordable homes in the seaside village of...