It’s back! Well, in fact it never happened the first time around, as our Laneway House Showcase was twice cancelled due to the pandemic. So…
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Published April 1, 2024
Garden suite building permit applications in Toronto
April 12, 2024 321 St. George Street 199 Arlington Avenue 27 Mattice Road – 2-storey garden suite with garage 36 Erindale Avenue – garden suite…
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Published March 27, 2024
It’s a 3-plex plus a garden suite – and each unit is now for sale separately
#4 – 319 Mortimer – 1,286 sq. ft. Garden Suite – $1,299,900 #1 – 319 Mortimer – (1,406 sq. ft. – main building) – $999,900 #2 –…
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Published March 23, 2024
The house felt too big after Jack died. Downsizing to her garage cost $500,000 — and was worth every penny
Toronto Star: Chandler’s two-storey laneway house, named “Chandlerville,” measures 550 square feet. The main floor is 20 ft. by 20 ft., plus the utility room,…
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Published March 20, 2024
East Toronto garden suite dispute puts focus on city’s notification rules
Beach Metro Community News: The reality of garden suites and the impact they will have is sinking in for residents of an Upper Beach neighbourhood.…
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Published March 18, 2024
Nearly 30 garden suites complete, another 400+ coming
See our LIST of garden suite building permit applications and completions, right HERE. MORE
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Published March 10, 2024
Garden suites were supposed to add to Toronto’s housing density. Just 6 were built in the last 2 years
The small, secondary residences are being promoted at the National Home Show CBC News: Garden suites were supposed to increase housing density in Toronto,…
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Published March 9, 2024
I wanted my mom to live nearby, so I spent $450,000 to build her a garden suite
Instead of shelling out for a million-dollar condo, Ryan Rohin built a 645-square-foot suite in his backyard, complete with an outdoor kitchen and smart-home features…
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Published February 14, 2024
Will Prefab Garden Suites Help Toronto’s Housing Affordability?
In theory, garden suites make sense for Toronto’s battered housing market, but low adoption rates and high rental prices might indicate otherwise. From Toronto Storeys:…
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Published August 7, 2023
16 houses that went up for sale with a brand new laneway house attached
In order to view details on each property, you’ll likely need to sign up for a (free) account at HouseSigma. 6 Bain Avenue 8 First…
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Published August 4, 2023
(VIDEO) Clarington, Ontario case study – duplex conversion plus garden suite
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