Q3 2025 Multifamily Trends, Lending Insights, and REIT Investment Strategies

In this episode, Sandy MacKay begins with an introduction to set the stage for an exploration of multifamily housing investment trends and geographical performance in Q3 2025. The discussion includes insights into the current lending environment and property valuations, offering a comprehensive view of the financial landscape for multifamily properties. Sandy examines investor activity and capital availability, shedding light on the dynamics of multifamily acquisitions. The episode also delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by rent-controlled markets. Sandy provides a guide to investing in Canadian Real Estate Investment Trusts in 2025, concluding with a sign-off. (0:00) Introduction to the episode (0:16) Multifamily housing investment trends and geographical performance in Q3 2025 (2:02) Lending environment and property valuations for multifamily properties (3:08) Investor activity and capital availability in multifamily acquisitions (4:03) Challenges and opportunities in a rent-controlled market (6:19) Guide to Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust investing in 2025 (9:37) Conclusion and sign-off