Category: Housing
Snaith: Will new mortgage rules help more young Canadians buy homes?
Stuart Snaith, University of Victoria In a bid to address Canadaâs housing crisis, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced new changes to mortgage rules on Sept. 16, set to take effect in December, aimed at making housing more affordable. The first major change is an increase in the price cap for insured […]
30-year mortgage option may spark London’s sluggish housing market: Brokers
A decision by Ottawa to allow first-time homebuyers to access 30-year mortgages for resale properties may give London’s sluggish housing market a much-needed jolt, with local industry watchers saying the move already is sparking interest among would-be buyers. Earlier this week, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced changes to mortgage rules, moving the cap for insured […]
Deschamps: As flooding increases, is it time to stop living in basements?
Repeated flooding is neither inevitable nor exceptional.
Neighbours make final plea for city politicians to reject four-storey apartment project
Neighbourhood opposition continues with city politicians set to decide on Tuesday the fate of an apartment building proposed in west London.
Tories detail $23.5M for downtown sewer upgrades to serve new homes
The provincial government is spending $24 million in order to help bolster London’s sewer capacity to add more homes, Premier Doug Ford announced during a Monday visit to the city.