Canada's landlords now asking a record-breaking average of $2,078 per month: rental report - eviltoast

According to a new report from Rentals, In July, the Canadian rental market hit a record high with an average asking rent of $2,078, marking an 8.9 per cent annual increase.

  • Powerpoint@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    Conservative premiers across the country have abolished rent control and created a situation where the wealthy have several income properties ruining everything. Liberals are totally cool with it too. Tax domestic speculators. Encourage public housing at federal and provincial levels. Never vote Conservative.

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        What scarcity? Nobody is homeless waiting for housing to be built. Redistribute what has been hoarded.