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Buying · December 18, 2025

Toronto Just Raised the Luxury Land Transfer Tax — Here’s What It Means for Buyers and Sellers

Update, October 2026: These rates took effect on April 1, 2026, and now apply to every qualifying purchase…

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Buying · December 18, 2025

Pied-à-Terre in Toronto: Meaning, Use Cases, and Where Buyers Focus

What Is a Pied-à-Terre? A pied-à-terre is a small, secondary residence used on a part‑time basis rather than…

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Buying · December 17, 2025

Church Lofts vs Hard Lofts in Toronto: What’s the Difference?

Why “Loft” Means Very Different Things in Toronto In Toronto real estate, the word loft gets used a…

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Buying · December 16, 2025

What It Really Costs to Buy a Church Loft in Toronto in 2026

Church loft conversions occupy a unique corner of Toronto’s real estate market, sitting somewhere between architectural artifact and…

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Buying · December 14, 2025

Our Top 5 Favourite Church Loft Conversions in Toronto (And Why)

Why Church Loft Living Still Captivates Toronto Buyers According to the calendar, church loft conversions shouldn’t work as…

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Buying · December 13, 2025

Buying a Church Loft in Toronto: The Pros & Cons

Buying a church loft in Toronto isn’t just a real estate decision — it’s a lifestyle choice. These…

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Buying · December 12, 2025

Church Loft Conversions in Toronto Explained (With Real Local Examples)

What Is a Church Loft Conversion? At its core, a church loft conversion is exactly what it sounds…

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Buying · December 11, 2025

How to Buy a Church Loft in Toronto: What to Look For

Why Church Lofts Have Become Toronto’s Most Sought‑After Homes Toronto has no shortage of condo options—but church lofts?…

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Buying · December 3, 2025

Toronto’s Luxury Land Transfer Tax: What Buyers Over $3M Need to Know

Update, October 2026: Toronto raised its luxury land transfer tax rates on April 1, 2026. We’ve updated the…

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Buying · December 2, 2025

Priority Transit Lanes on Bathurst & Dufferin: What to Expect

What’s Changing — Bathurst & Dufferin’s New Priority Lanes Toronto is rolling out priority transit lanes along two…

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Buying · October 30, 2025

Types of Townhouses in Toronto: Freehold vs Condo vs POTL

When most people picture a townhouse, they imagine a row of homes neatly connected by shared walls —…

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Buying · September 16, 2025

Bank of Canada 2026 Rate Announcements & Toronto Real Estate

As 2026 approaches, all eyes are once again on the Bank of Canada (BoC) and its interest rate…

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