One is overall price appreciation in both markets, driven by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes that has led to more homes meeting the higher dollar threshold. A second factor is high demand for luxury homes from foreign buyers in both markets.
Two demographics make up the majority of buyers in Toronto’s luxury market. One is families with older children and parents with professional jobs who have built up enough equity in their previous home to upgrade. The second are families from outside of Canada, primarily China, with school-aged children. These buyers typically choose four or five-bedroom homes and are strongly influenced by proximity to good schools.
http://download.remax.ca/PR/HMO2016/Report/REMAXHousingMarketOutlook2016.pdf#20561241
Average sales prices now exceed $600,000 for a detached home. Our year over year gain for 2015 is expected to be at or near 10%
Canada Mortgage and housing has introduced new rules for additional down payments requiring 10% down after the $500k threshold. I doubt these measures will have any effect to slow sales.
Rates continue sub inflation
Inventory Remains Low
Immigration for Jobs and Safe Haven Continues
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