2026 market preview, Bill 60 changes urged, BC lowers grant threshold, Landlords blast changes, More

View in browser Mortgage professionals weigh in on the 2026 outlook View web version | Forward to a colleague 05 January 2026 Top News Mortgage professionals weigh in on the 2026 outlook Industry gears up for a busy year ahead Province should consider rent control changes under Bill 60, says council Elected officials say the provincial government should rethink its proposed rent control adjustments New Year incoming: resilience and opportunity in Canadian mortgage markets Leaders share 2025 lessons, strategies, and what's ahead for Canada's mortgage sector in 2026 BC cuts homeowner grant program threshold as values drop The move marks the first decrease for six years Trump tariffs, housing market cooldown leave furniture industry in 'dire straits' 'Our industry is still reeling' Reduced Halifax Water increase still too high for renters, say landlords New increase is more than six times the current inflation rate, highlights industry group director International News Why 2026 could be even more chaotic than last year for the US economy Looming midterm elections and continuing AI evolution are just two of the reasons a big year is ahead UK house price growth slows at end of 2025, but market proves resilient House price growth cooled sharply at the end of 2025, but transactions held up as falling rates and stronger wages supported demand 2025 was a knockout year for house prices – just don't expect the same in 2026 The perfect storm is starting to dissipate as new year brings change of gears NZ economy beats expectations with 1.1% GDP rebound Economists see less slack, but no rush to raise rates Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2025 KM Business Information Canada Ltd. 317 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us

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