Canadian Multi-Family Vacancy Reaches Five-Year High
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Canada's multi-family real estate market has reached a five-year high in vacancy rates, now standing at 4.1% in the second quarter, according to a Yardi report. Many cities, including Calgary and Edmonton, saw significant increases in vacancy rates and softening lease-over-lease rent growth, indicating market deceleration. Although in-place rent continues to grow across the country, the report highlights concerns about future trends due to economic uncertainties, immigration pullbacks, and potential tariff threats.