What if rent growth wasn’t guaranteed—and your assumptions were the real risk?

 

In this episode, I sit down once again with urbanist and investor Jeffrey Kirton to unpack the latest national rental data and what it means for developers and investors. We dive into CMHC and StatsCan’s updated rent reports, exposing the gap between advertised and actual rents, and the danger of relying on outdated metrics when planning a project.

 

We explore trends across cities like Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, compare market shifts in smaller towns like Sherbrooke and Drummondville, and discuss how public investment, remote work, and changing lifestyles are reshaping demand. Jeffrey also breaks down key investor metrics like yield on cost and why rent growth assumptions in your pro forma could make or break your next deal.

 

Tune in to learn why staying informed, questioning your assumptions, and thinking a few steps ahead is more important than ever in today’s rental landscape.

 

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