by sara | May 8, 2023 | Aultrust Development, Aultrust Financial, Development Financing
Balancing Energy Efficiency and Affordability: The Impact of Updated Building Codes on Construction Costs and Housing Prices As the global focus on climate change and sustainability continues to grow, many jurisdictions are updating their building codes to include...
by sara | May 2, 2023 | Aultrust Development, Aultrust Financial, Development Financing
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has decided to raise mortgage insurance premiums for multi-family developments and adopt more conservative underwriting standards beginning on July 1, 2023. This move comes in response to the increasing risks in the...
by Navid | Mar 8, 2023 | Aultrust Development, Aultrust Intel, Community Projects
Building Stronger Communities with Real Estate Development Real estate development is not just about building structures; it’s about creating and nurturing communities. Successful real estate developers understand the importance of community engagement...
by Navid | Mar 6, 2023 | Aultrust Development, Aultrust Intel, Community Projects, Development Financing
The housing crisis in Canada, especially in Vancouver, has created a challenging environment for real estate developers. Rising interest rates, high building costs, labor shortages, inflation, and global effects have all impacted the local market. Given these...
by Navid | Feb 16, 2023 | Aultrust Development, Aultrust Financial, Aultrust Intel, Development Financing
Interest Rate Hike Impact and Immigration Levels The impact of the interest rate hike has had reverberations throughout the housing and development industry, with many developers pausing or canceling projects and consumers waiting to see where interest rates will...
by Navid | Jan 24, 2023 | Aultrust Development, Aultrust Financial
How the Jan 25th Interest Rate Hike May Impact the Housing Market It is difficult to predict the exact effects of the interest rate hike on the Vancouver real estate market in 2023, as the market is influenced by a variety of factors. However, historically, interest...
