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Daniel Foch & Nick Hill

The Podcast For Canadian Real Estate Investors.

The podcast features in depth discussion around investing in real estate, ongoing news in the Canadian real estate market, how to structure deals and grow your portfolio.
Show hosts Daniel Foch and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.

The Canadian Real Estate Investor

We explore the concept of rent-to-own real estate in Canada, comparing it to car leasing and explaining how it bridges the gap between renting and owning property. 
 
 • Rent-to-own offers two main agreement types: a lease option agreement where tenants have the choice to buy, and a lease purchase agreement where they're obligated to buy at the end of the term⁠
 • The typical structure includes an upfront option fee (1-5% of home price), monthly rent payments with a portion going toward the future purchase, and a predetermined purchase price⁠
 • This strategy is particularly beneficial for people who can't qualify for traditional mortgages due to insufficient down payment, low credit scores, or non-traditional income sources⁠
 
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How Rent-to-Own Real Estate Works

This podcast episode features interviews from the 2024 Ontario Home Builders' Association Annual Conference in Niagara Falls with key figures in Ontario's home building industry⁠, including conversations with the regulator responsible for consumer protection, builders, and other industry leaders⁠. The interviews include discussions with Wendy Moir (CEO of HCRA), Mike Memme (Chair of OHBA and Co-Owner & Operations Manager of Mountainview Building Group), Scott Andison (CEO of OHBA), Dave Depencier (Past Chair of OHBA and Owner & President of Depencier Builders), and Miyoko Oikawa (Senior Manager, Stakeholder Liaison and Technical Services at OHBA).
 
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Reducing Red Tape & Using The Right Contractors

The Bank of Canada has made its 5th consecutive rate cut, dropping rates by 50 basis points, creating a 150bps differential with US rates - the largest since 1997⁠. While the housing market shows increased activity without price inflation⁠, there's disagreement between former governor Poloz and current governor Macklem about whether Canada is in a recession⁠. A recent poll shows Canadians prefer a strong dollar (61%) over lower interest rates (39%)⁠
 
 • The housing market is experiencing increased activity without price inflation, which the Bank of Canada views as a positive development⁠⁠
 • Former BoC Governor Poloz believes Canada is in a recession, while current Governor Macklem maintains the economy is still growing, though slowly⁠⁠
 • Current market conditions present opportunities for investors with falling prices and rates, but come with risks of declining rents and increasing unemployment⁠
 
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Rate Cuts & Recession Debates: Canada's Economic Crossroads

The Emerging Trends report, collaboratively produced by ULI and PWC with 175 contributors, provides comprehensive insights into various markets and asset classes across Canada⁠. While some markets struggle with high interest rates and construction costs, others like Calgary and Edmonton are benefiting from strong population growth and relative affordability⁠⁠.
 
 • Toronto's condo market faces its "toughest challenge in decades" with record-high unsold inventory of 25,893 units and numerous delayed projects⁠.
 • Calgary leads as the top real estate prospect for 2025, driven by strong population growth (87,000 new residents) and economic diversification⁠
 • Secondary markets like Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg are gaining attention for their affordability and growth potential, with Edmonton ranking 4th for overall real estate prospects in 2025
 
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The Condo Disaster & National Market Update

This episode explores the varying lifespans of different building types, from historical structures lasting 500-1,000 years to modern commercial buildings lasting 60-80 years. It covers the economic life of buildings, including factors like location, property type, and market conditions that influence their viability. 
 
 • Building materials and construction quality significantly impact longevity, with concrete structures lasting around 100 years and steel structures lasting 100-150 years.
 • The economic life of a building depends on multiple factors including location, property management, and market conditions, affecting its ability to generate revenue over time.
 • Regular maintenance and understanding of depreciation are crucial for extending a building's lifespan, with various components having different life expectancies, from 15 years for paint to 100 years for masonry.
 

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How Long Do Buildings Really Last?

Canadian real estate is showing recovery signs, with November sales up 2.8% and the first price increase in 18 months, but will it last? Winter activity has increased due to lower rates and mortgage reforms, though the recovery remains vulnerable to economic uncertainties.
 
 • Sales-to-new-listings ratio rose to 59.2% in November, with inventory dropping to 3.7 months, indicating a tightening market favorable to sellers⁠⁠
 • Ontario and British Columbia saw significant price drops since 2022 peak (-20% and -11% respectively), while Atlantic provinces showed strong growth⁠⁠
 • Spring market performance will be crucial, with potential headwinds including economic downturn fears, slower population growth, and job losses⁠⁠
 
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Are We There Yet? The Road To Real Estate Recovery

We look at how PropTech (property technology) companies are moving from Canada to the US market. A close look at how much bigger the US market is - with $24.7 trillion in commercial real estate and $88.9 trillion in residential real estate. 
 
 • Canada offers a strong foundation for PropTech companies with its robust education system, skilled talent pool, and favorable immigration programs that foster a thriving tech ecosystem
 • The US real estate market is over ten times larger than Canada's, but the residential mortgage market is only 6.4 times larger, indicating Canada's higher home price-to-income ratio
 • Successful expansion requires careful market selection, strategic partnerships, and focusing on customers with high growth potential
 
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The Opportunity In Proptech: Canada Vs. America

Despite current challenges, Canada remains positioned for growth, ranking among top G7 nations in GDP, population, and employment growth. Interest rates are expected to decline to around 2.25% by spring 2025, with the Bank of Canada aiming for a soft landing. The real estate market shows signs of recovery across various sectors, with investment volumes projected to reach $48 billion in 2025.
 
 • Immigration policy changes will moderate economic growth, with temporary residents reducing from 7% to 5% of the population
 • Commercial real estate shows sector-specific trends: office spaces prioritizing experience, retail expanding to secondary markets, and industrial market working toward normalization
 • The investment market is projected to recover with improved sentiment and increased lending activity, though with more conservative underwriting approaches
 
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2025 Real Estate Predictions

Canada's rental market in 2024 saw record new construction and higher vacancy rates (2.2%), though still below historical averages.
 
New tenants faced 23.5% rent increases, while overall two-bedroom rents rose 5.4%. Despite more availability, affordability remained challenging as new construction focused on luxury units.
 
 • Calgary led rent increases, while Toronto saw slower growth due to rent control and increased supply
 • Calgary and Edmonton saw significant construction but longer vacancy periods
 • Rent affordability remained a challenge, particularly in Ontario where payment delinquencies increased
 
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Updates On Rents Across The Country

Justin Trudeau announces his resignation as Prime Minister amid a housing affordability crisis, following his father's historic "walk in the snow" forty years ago. As housing costs and mortgage rates squeeze Canadian homeowners and renters alike, the Liberal Party faces record-low polling numbers. Potential successors Freeland, Carney, and Fraser must now address the party's troubled housing legacy and propose solutions to Canada's real estate challenges.
 
 • Mark Carney's background in financial markets and monetary policy positions him as a strong contender to address Canada's housing market instability and mortgage affordability crisis
 • The Trudeau government's housing initiatives, including the Home Buyers' Bill of Rights and attempts to curb foreign investment, largely failed to contain soaring real estate prices and rental costs
 • As housing remains a top election issue, opposition parties are gaining ground with alternative housing platforms, promising to boost supply and address affordability through various policy measures
 
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Does Trudeau’s Resignation Impact The Real Estate Market

The Canadian real estate market shows a clear geographic divide as of April 2025, with key differences between regions, we are also joined by our amazing hosts from across the country for some boots on the ground updates. 
 
 • Ontario and B.C. are experiencing price declines , while other provinces like PEI, Quebec and Alberta are seeing price growth.
 • Population Shifts: Ontario lost 32,000 people and B.C. lost 10,000 to interprovincial migration in 2024, while Alberta gained 53,000 new residents, significantly impacting housing demand patterns.
 • Ontario and B.C. show increasing inventory and softening demand, while Alberta, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada maintain tight inventory levels with sustained demand and competitive conditions.
 
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