Is the market turning a corner, or settling into a new normal?
As 2026 begins, the conversation around real estate is shifting, even if the market itself hasn’t changed overnight. Following a highly constrained 2025, presale activity hit decade lows, buyer confidence remained fragile, and inventory across resale and rental markets stayed elevated. At the same time, slower population growth, softening rents, and easing affordability are reshaping market dynamics heading into the year ahead.
In this month’s Presale Pulse, Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer reflect on the key takeaways from 2025 and break down what’s influencing the market now, from shifting immigration trends and rising rental supply to cautious developers, absent investors, and buyers holding the leverage. They also look ahead to 2026 and discuss what could spark renewed activity as sentiment slowly evolves.
📍 Filmed at the Nature Haus Display Home in Surrey’s Fleetwood neighbourhood.
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