Challenges and Opportunities in Canadian Multifamily Real Estate Market
Multifamily Real Estate Insights Podcast
The Real Estate Multifamily Insights Podcast is your trusted source for news, strategies, expert interviews, and actionable tips to grow your wealth through multifamily real estate, in Canada and beyond. Hosted by seasoned investor Sandy Mackay.
Sandy MacKay

Challenges and Opportunities in Canadian Multifamily Real Estate Market

E206 • Nov 25, 2025 • 6 mins

In this episode, Sandy MacKay explores the current challenges in the Canadian multifamily market, focusing on market dynamics such as rent decline, the surge in available units, and the impacts of immigration. He discusses government negotiations and provides insights into the housing market outlook through 2025. Sandy examines vacancy rates and identifies opportunities within urban centers and Buckeye, Arizona. He delves into broader trends and proactive steps investors can take in multifamily real estate, offering a comprehensive overview of the sector's landscape. Sandy wraps up with his closing remarks and expressions of gratitude.

Key Points

  • The Canadian multifamily housing market is facing significant challenges due to a combination of new housing supply and international trade disputes.
  • Despite downward pressure on rents and increased supply, opportunities exist for investors to enter or expand in the market as new units are absorbed.
  • Developers are increasingly targeting untapped areas with growth potential, providing significant opportunities for investors willing to explore new markets.
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