Canada's New Housing Plan Won't Help, But Slowing Immigration Will: BMO - Better Dwelling
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Canada just announced billions in new measures to correct the housing issues it created. Last night the Government of Canada (GoC) released its latest budget, including billions in spending on new housing stimulus. BMO provided a list of the recent changes, noting they’ll have a limited impact, given most of the measures are demand stimulus. […]
  • sbv@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    6·
    2 months ago

    lenders will be able to offer 30-year amortizations on mortgages to first-time buyers when purchasing new construction. This is primarily a policy to preserve prices by helping first-time buyer budgets rise to absorb stagnant inventory, preventing the need for developers/investors to cut prices on the units

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    “In general though, this is a measure that stokes demand at a time of excess demand, and ultimately does little to improve affordability once prices adjust,” he explains.

  • xmunk@sh.itjust.works
    93·
    2 months ago

    Incorrect. Canada’s primary issue is zoning restrictions.

    If we could densify then the insane value of land and condos makes high rises incredibly profitable - restriciny high rises because Karen really likes how suburban Kitsilano is is what’s fucking killing us.

    • Beaver @lemmy.caEnglish
      4·
      2 months ago

      Build 3/4 storey apartments and invest in public transit/active transport and we can live as lovely as the Dutch do!