Canada’s Real Estate Pivot: Why Densification Is Overtaking the Single-Family Dream

For generations, the single-family home stood as the bedrock of Canadian real estate investment—a symbol of stability and a vehicle for wealth creation. Today, that foundation is cracking. Soaring property prices, shrinking rental yields, and a flood of institutional capital have eroded the profitability of the traditional model. In its place, a new strategy is gaining traction: densification. By converting homes into multi-unit properties or adding secondary suites, investors are finding a lifeline—and regulators are cheering them on.

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