Vacancy Rates Rise While Rent Increases Slow in Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, Says New Housing Report
- Canada's housing agency reports that average asking rents for two-bedroom apartments are down year-over-year in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, and Halifax due to increased supply and slower immigration.
- Landlords in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary report that vacant units take longer to lease, facing competition from well-supplied secondary rentals.
- Despite some rent decreases, the report states that rent-to-income ratios have worsened since 2020, particularly in Vancouver and Toronto.
- Vacancy rates are anticipated to rise this year due to slower population growth and sluggish job markets across major cities.
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