Garden suite building permit applications in Toronto
TOTAL to date: 725 December 17, 2024 175 Adanac Drive – 2-storey with basement December 11, 2024 42 Lissom Crescent – 2-storey 45 Amiens Road – new 4-plex plus …
Some Toronto garden suite statistics
594 building permit applications and lots analyzed 82 CORNER lots – 14% 122 indicate “2-storey” builds (out of just 170 where floor #s are noted) – 72% 48 indicate “1-storey” builds (out of just …
Nearly 15% of new Toronto garden suites are on corner lots
“Corner lots” are emerging as the most popular lot type for new Toronto garden suites. Read more, and see many of them, right HERE.
Canada hopes to build more homes by expanding the secondary suite loan program. But will it lead to more units in Ontario?
Toronto.com: Imagine building a basement unit or laneway home to help your children realize the dream of home ownership, or helping your aging parents live independently in their own place. …
Basement suite report – save $100 – and get a $80,000 loan – at 2% interest – starting this January
We have a report for this! From the federal government: Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of …
941 Bathurst Street: 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath corner lot garden suite rents for $4,100/mo.
This new garden suite sits behind an 8-plex apartment building / house renovation. Building permit records indicate it’s about 1,200 square feet above grade, with a basement of about 600 …
Canada to Unveil First Standardized Housing Designs this month (December, 2024)
In an effort to accelerate housing construction and address Canada’s ongoing housing crisis, the federal government will launch the first iteration of its standardized housing design catalogue in December 2024. …
Canada’s Secondary Suite Loan Program expands to $80,000 loans with 2% over 15 years
The federal government today announced a doubling of its Secondary Suite Loan Program, which was originally unveiled in the April 2024 budget. Starting January 15, 2025, the Canada Secondary Suite Loan …
Toronto’s most expensive homes – 17 Ardwold Gate – $34.5M
Realtor.ca: Discover One Of The Most Architecturally Significant And Breathtaking Estates In Toronto, Discretely Nestled At The End Of A Cul-De-Sac And Perched Above The City Skyline. This Luxurious Residence …
Some brand new Toronto “corner lot” garden suites
We have written many small articles on “corner-lot” garden suites, and why we particularly like them. You can find some of our pieces HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE. Rosedale/Summerhill – before This one is …