Governments have introduced a meaningful package of housing incentives — but the real question is whether they are enough to unlock pent-up demand and development, or if the market resets at a new equilibrium.
Recent measures, including Ontario’s HST holiday, the previously announced GST relief for first-time homebuyers, and an $8.8 billion push to reduce development charges, represent a notable shift in the cost structure for both buyers and developers.
The key question for investors and developers is how this translates into real market activity, whether it drives sustained sales momentum and new project launches, or primarily supports affordability at the margin while helping clear existing inventory.
In the latest episode of Boardroom Brief, Alex Nisenker sits down with Peter Politis, CEO of Greybrook Realty Partners, to discuss how these dynamics are playing out in real time.
Early signals are beginning to emerge. Low-rise segments are seeing increased traffic and selective sales activity, supported by pricing adjustments and the pass-through of HST savings. However, momentum remains uneven, with high-rise development showing little comparable movement given longer timelines, investor reliance, and higher presale thresholds.
Listen to the full episode to understand where incentives are starting to take hold — and what that may signal for the market ahead.
How recent federal and provincial housing incentives are beginning to improve affordability and stimulate buyer activity, particularly in the low-rise market
Why HST relief is helping close the pricing gap between new construction and resale housing, creating stronger value for homebuyers
How development charge relief could help unlock new housing supply and improve the feasibility of future low-rise and purpose-built rental developments
Why developers are taking an increasingly flexible, project-by-project approach as they evaluate opportunities across for-sale, rental and alternative housing formats
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