NEW – The Toronto Star reported recently that 577 applications have been received at City Hall, for 3 and 4-unit multiplex conversion and new builds,…
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LORINC: What’s so scary about six-plexes?
With the real estate sector on life-support, council has prime opportunity to boost the missing housing needs of neighbourhoods When I look out my office…
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VIDEO from Suite Additions: In this video, we break down the hidden costs of building a garden suite—the fees and expenses most homeowners and small…
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Last week, the City of Toronto released “pre-approved” plans for laneway homes. Architect Toon Dreesen digs deeper into what’s wrong with the City’s approach. Canadian…
Comments closedOur November 13th presentation outlines “zero money down” options for garden suites and laneway houses
YES, most Toronto homeowners can now take advantage of new CMHC rules to finance the entire cost of their laneway house or garden suite. Come…
Comments closedDoor prize winners from our September 10th info session and social
Jays game tickets – September 26th: Rami M. Ora R. Oliver W. Maple Leafs tickets (2026 game): James T. Coffee makers: Loris G. Dan G.…
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NEW: changes coming soon to Toronto garden suites program
On July 15, 2025, Toronto’s Planning and Housing Committee ratified most recommendations of a garden suite review report, and it is expected the full council…
Comments closedToronto needs more housing. Are garden suites a potential solution?
Experts applaud city’s move to make building them easier, but remain skeptical CBC News: The City of Toronto is hoping new measures to cut design…
Comments closedToronto Releases Free Pre-Approved Garden, Laneway Suite Plans – and they are terrible
Here is the good news: Toronto Releases Free Pre-Approved Garden, Laneway Suite Plans In combination with self-service submissions and an expanded engineers seal…
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