Housing analyst Ben Myers of Fortress Real Developments is back to talk about the Canadian housing market on this week’s episode of the True Condos podcast. We talk about demographics, mortgage fraud, household debt levels, shadow banking, foreign buyers, and of course how it all relates to the Toronto condo market for condo investors. Related [...]
Andrew la Fleur just got back from a trip to Hong Kong. In this episode he talks about some of the key characteristics of a global powerhouse city like Hong Kong and how does Toronto stack up against a city like Hong Kong. More importantly he addresses the question that real estate investors need to [...]
Some economists estimated recently that $9B came into Toronto Real Estate from China in the last year. That works out to $750M/month or $25M/day. How accurate are these numbers? What does this mean for local condo investors and the market? Should we be worried? Related Links Study Likely to Fuel Debate on Foreign Investment in [...]
Noted Canadian real estate expert, best-selling author, and founder of REIN (Real Estate Investment Network) Don Campbell returns to the show for a second time. Topics discussed on this episode include the Canadian economy, the current state of the Toronto real estate market, how Don obsesses and invests strategically for the millennial generation, AND we [...]
In this episode, Andrew la Fleur talks about the “why” behind pre-construction condo investing and answers many of the most common objections to investing in pre-construction condos such as, “Isn’t it better to buy resale and get income right away?” and “Aren’t houses a better investment than condos?”. Highlights Should you be a direct investor [...]
The Toronto condo market is on fire so far in 2016. All of the resale, pre-construction, and rental markets are surging. How long will this keep up and what can condo investors expect in this market moving forward? Andrew la Fleur talks about all this and more as he breaks down the latest statistics on [...]
Congrats - you finally decided to invest in a new condo! Now you’re probably wondering, what is the best type of unit to buy and what is the best type of building to buy into? In today’s episode Andrew la Fleur goes in depth on this important subject. Related Links Insights article: What is the [...]
Is the CRA really starting to crack down on condo assignments? What happens if you make a profit on a condo by selling it before the building is complete? How is the HST supposed to be handled when doing an assignment sale? We get the facts from HST expert Mark Purdy. Related Links RentalRebate.ca Click [...]
B.C. has introduced a 15% tax on real estate purchases for foreign buyers. Could this tax be coming to Toronto? What impact if any will this have on the market? What should the government really be doing to help make housing more affordable? Related Links Vancouver real estate tax sparks concerns for Toronto housing market [...]
How Demographics Support a Strong Canadian Housing Market Over the Next Decade with Ben Myers of Fortress Real Developments
April 2, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Could Toronto Ever Become Like Hong Kong?
April 15, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Is $750M Coming into Toronto Real Estate From China Every Month?
March 26, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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How to Invest for the Millennial Generation with Don Campbell
May 16, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Why Should I Invest in Pre-Construction Condos?
May 27, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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How Did The Condo Market Get So Hot And How Long Will It Last?
June 3, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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What Is the Best Type of Condo to Buy for Investment?
June 20, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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How the CRA is Cracking Down on Assignments with HST Tax Expert Mark Purdy
July 4, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Could the 15% Foreign Tax Be Coming to Toronto
August 8, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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