Group 1 - The sales of condominiums in Toronto and Vancouver are declining despite efforts to increase new housing construction, leading to rising inventory and the cancellation of numerous projects [1][3] - According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), condominium sales in Toronto dropped by 75% from 2022 to Q1 2025, while Vancouver saw a 37% decline, with Toronto's sales down 21.7% year-over-year and inventory exceeding 20,000 units [3][4] - The current housing crisis persists with many properties remaining unsold for months, as potential buyers are hesitant due to concerns about the global economy, despite falling prices and interest rates [4][5] Group 2 - New condominium construction in the Greater Toronto Area has sharply decreased, reaching the lowest level since 1996, as developers struggle to sell enough pre-sale units and secure financing for new projects [5][6] - At least 28 projects, totaling nearly 6,000 units, have been shelved, canceled, or entered bankruptcy since 2024 due to the decline in pre-sale activity [6] - Industry experts predict that the market will eventually recover, but there may be a supply shortage in the future due to the current lack of new housing starts, with CMHC indicating that 3.5 million homes need to be built by 2030 to restore housing affordability [7]
忧虑！加拿大两大楼市公寓销售与建设双跳水 买家只能继续观望
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-20 05:25