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๐Ÿ’ก What the new GST removal means for investors

๐Ÿ˜ Dream Unlimited to build 5,000 rental units in light of housing shortage

๐Ÿค” Canada is undercounting Non-PR residents by roughly 1 million.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Blackstone Sets Sights on Canada for Major Investment

๐Ÿ’ก What the new GST removal means for investors

  • GST removal aims to curb high interest rates that remain a challenge for new construction projects
  • With the removal of GST purpose-built rental projects are becoming more attractive for developers.
  • Toronto's low vacancy rates make it a hot location for new rental housing development.
  • Institutional investors, like the Canadian Pension Plan, have invested $350 million in purpose-built rental buildings.
  • You may want to consider REITS (Real Estate Investment Trusts) as a potential real estate investment option.
  • Scroll down to view a list of REITs we've compiled ๐Ÿ‘‡โ€‹

๐Ÿ˜ Dream Corp Unlimited to build 5,000 rental units in light of housing shortage

  • Dream Corp will construct 5,000 new rental units in multiple Canadian cities: Ottawa, Saskatoon, Calgary, and Toronto.
  • This initiative is made possible by the government's removal of GST charges on rental developments.
  • Canada faces a housing shortage, requiring around 3.5 million more housing units by 2030 to address affordability concerns.

๐Ÿค” Canada is undercounting Non-PR residents by over 1 million

  • In 2021, the census reported about 925,000 non-permanent residents, while quarterly estimates showed 1.17 million
  • This undercounting has significant implications for Canada's population growth and housing market planning.
  • Recent growth in non-PR resident numbers suggests that in 2021, the gap between the two counts is up to 250,000.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Blackstone Sets Sights on Canada for Major Investment

  • Their move presents new opportunities for investors seeking returns in the Canadian market.
  • Canada's population is growing at 2.7% rate , five times of the U.S rate
  • Blackstone sees the demand and limited supply as an opportunity.
  • Student housing is a focal point, given the strong demand for a Canadian education.

๐Ÿ”Ž REITS for investors to explore

โ€‹Real Estate Development Fund โ€” Cranson Capitalโ€‹

โ€‹Starlight Developmentsโ€‹

โ€‹Canadian Apartment Properties REITโ€‹

โ€‹Skyline Apartment REIT - Focused on apartment real estate investmentsโ€‹

715 Danforth Ave ON , Toronto, Ontario M4J 1L2
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