Saskatchewan’s residential market demonstrated a pronounced trend toward tighter conditions over the five-quarter span beginning Q1 2024 and concluding Q1 2025. Despite occasional quarterly setbacks, year-over-year measures consistently reflected rising sales, contracting inventory, and steady appreciation in home values. Underpinning these market fundamentals were ongoing population gains, elevated...

Earlier this year, the City of Victoria advanced its draft 10-year Official Community Plan, Victoria 2050, to include a formal Tenant Protection Bylaw that tightens property owner’s duties and responsibilities towards their tenants. The bylaw includes some key additional requirements such as providing tenants displaced by redevelopment projects with financial compensation, relocation assistance, and...

Many investors and landlords often overlook the financial benefits of proactive property maintenance. However, regular inspections, prompt repairs, and preventive upkeep not only cut long-term costs and preserve property value but also improve tenant satisfaction—key factors that boost overall returns on investment. By dedicating time and resources to maintenance today, property owners can avoid expensive...