The Canadian Real Estate Investor How to Aquire, Finance, & Operate Multiplexes
Aug 1, 2025
Toronto's new housing policies now allow sixplexes, waiving significant development charges, making it easier for small developers to jump in. This trend of multiplex-friendly zoning is spreading across Canada, from Vancouver to Halifax. The podcast discusses innovative financing strategies, emphasizing a fresh approach: 'Buy, Add Units, Rent, Refinance.' Learn about transforming single-family homes into multiplexes for more income, and the importance of mentorship in navigating this evolving real estate landscape.
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Toronto's Sixplex And DC Shift
- Toronto now allows sixplexes in select wards and is moving to waive development charges for up to six units per lot. This policy shift can improve project returns dramatically by removing $50–80k per unit in fees.
Toronto As A Policy Trendsetter
- Toronto often sets policy trends that other Canadian cities follow, accelerating missing-middle adoption nationally. Cities like Vancouver, BC, and others are already expanding multiplex zoning and driving developer interest.
Faster, Cheaper Multiplex Construction
- Multiplex construction is faster and cheaper than many alternatives, with typical hard costs around $275/sq ft and 9–12 month timelines. That makes multiplexes attractive to small and midsize builders compared with high-rises or custom homes.