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2014 RETIREMENT HOME SURVEY (Province of Quebec)

Published on July 07, 2014 by Communication service

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released today the results of its latest retirement home survey. According to the survey, the vacancy rate for standard spaces (1) decreased in Quebec in 2014. It amounted to 7.5 per cent in February, compared to 8.7 per cent over the same period in 2013.

Photo Contest about moving in Quebec: How is your housing after the departure of the tenant?

Published on June 26, 2014 by Association des Propriétaires du Québec

The Quebec Landlords Association (APQ) launches a contest for the moving period. 

Owners, participate in large numbers in the contest: “Photo Contest about moving in Quebec: How is your housing after the departure of the tenant?”

Win an Ipad (approximate value of $500.00). 

To participate, post a photo on the contest page at http://www.apq.org/concours-photo.aspx
 
Very easy! The one that gets the most votes wins! 
You can show your photos from June 26 at noon till July 6 at 23h59. 

People may vote from June 26 at noon till July 6 at 23h59. 

Contest rules can be found on the website of the APQ at http://www.apq.org/reglement-concours-photo.aspx
 
Good luck!

CMHC SPRING 2014 RENTAL MARKET SURVEY (PROVINCE OF QUEBEC)

Published on June 12, 2014 by Communication service

According to the Rental Market Survey conducted in the spring by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the average vacancy rate of private buildings with three units and over stood at 2.9 per cent in April in urban centres (10,000 or
more ) of Quebec. The small change in the nominal rate compared to that recorded in the spring of 2013 (-0.2 percentage point) was not significant statistically.

Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent

Published on June 04, 2014 by

The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent.