08/15/2026
New CMHC data finds one third of social and affordable rental homes are in fair or poor condition. These homes support low-income households. Half were built before 1980 and very few are new. Rising maintenance costs will push overall housing expenses higher. Weak rental supply forces more buyers to rent longer. If you advise buyers or renters, watch this trend.
- How will poor rental conditions affect mortgage demand?
- What repair costs should homebuyers expect in future?
- How will limited new supply change rental markets?
