{"id":14405,"date":"2025-04-02T10:29:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T14:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/?p=14405"},"modified":"2025-04-02T10:31:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T14:31:58","slug":"2025-rental-market-forecast-what-cmhc-predictions-mean-for-landlords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kangalou.com\/blog\/en\/2025-rental-market-forecast-what-cmhc-predictions-mean-for-landlords\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Rental Market Forecast: What CMHC Predictions Mean for Landlords"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) has released its residential market outlook for 2025. While the report covers the entire housing sector, it contains several key takeaways specifically for landlords. Whether you’re in Montreal, Quebec City, or Gatineau, here\u2019s what you need to know\u2014and how to prepare.<\/p>\n

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1. Rental Housing Remains the Star of New Construction<\/h2>\n

In 2025, rental units will continue to drive residential construction. In other words, developers have rental on their minds (almost exclusively!). Condo starts are expected to remain low due to high construction costs and limited buyer interest.<\/p>\n

What this means for landlords<\/strong>: expect more competition. Thousands of new units will hit the market, so it\u2019s crucial to make sure your current properties are well-maintained, strategically positioned, and competitive.<\/p>\n

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2. Resale Market on the Rebound<\/h2>\n

Following a recovery in 2024, the resale housing market is expected to keep gaining momentum in 2025, with prices continuing to rise. The ongoing scarcity of properties is fueling this upward pressure. As a result, fewer people will be able to buy, meaning many will remain renters longer\u2014sometimes out of necessity.<\/p>\n

Good news for landlords<\/strong>: rental demand should remain strong, though some first-time buyers may take advantage of lower interest rates and the return of 30-year mortgages to enter the ownership market.<\/p>\n

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3. Signs of a Rental Market Rebalancing<\/h2>\n

This may be the most important point for landlords: the rental market started to cool in 2024, and that trend could continue. What does that mean? Slightly higher vacancy rates, slower rent increases\u2014in short, a more competitive landscape.<\/p>\n

Two factors could reduce rental demand:<\/p>\n