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How to Build a Garden Suite in Toronto: The Complete 2026 Guide

Everything Toronto homeowners need to build a garden suite in 2026 — the bylaw, lot eligibility, setbacks, the 6 to 12 month timeline, real cost ranges, rental ROI, and financing, from a design-build team that builds them.

13 min read · June 2026

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How to Build a Multiplex in Toronto (2026): Zoning, Financing & ROI

A 2026 guide to building a multiplex in Toronto — what is as-of-right under Bill 23, the $0 development-charges advantage, and the cap rate, DSCR, and CMHC MLI Select math that decides whether a lot pencils out.

June 18, 2026 · Julian Ilkiw

14 min read

Real Estate

Multiplex Investing in Scarborough: Why 2026 Is the Moment

Why Scarborough is one of Toronto's most compelling multiplex investing opportunities in 2026 — lower land basis, deep rental demand, transit growth, and as-of-right fourplex zoning.

June 11, 2026 · Julian Ilkiw

12 min read

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Garden Suites in East York: A Homeowner's 2026 Guide

A homeowner's guide to building a garden suite in East York — why the neighbourhood's deep lots and lane access suit backyard houses, the 2022 rules in plain English, cost ranges, and two Danforth builds we have underway.

June 4, 2026 · Alex Barros

11 min read

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Garden Suites in Etobicoke: Inside Our Completed Mimico Build

A behind-the-scenes look at a completed 400-square-foot garden suite in Mimico, Etobicoke — covering zoning, site work, construction, finishes, costs, and how to tell whether your own backyard qualifies.

May 28, 2026 · Alex Barros

12 min read

Construction

Building a Custom Home in North York: The Complete 2026 Process

A founder's guide to building a custom home in North York in 2026 — custom build versus knock-down rebuild, the design-build process, zoning and setbacks, realistic timelines, and budgeting.

May 21, 2026 · Joe Di Vita

13 min read

Construction

Renovating Your Etobicoke Home: Budget, Permits & Timeline (2026)

A 2026 guide to renovating your Etobicoke home — what it costs, when you need a permit, how long it takes, and how postwar bungalows and split-levels make ideal renovation candidates.

May 14, 2026 · Alex Barros

11 min read

Construction

Home Renovation in Midtown Toronto: Two Davisville Village Projects

A client coordinator's look at home renovation in Midtown Toronto, told through two completed Davisville Village projects — what's behind the walls of older homes, permits, cost, timeline, and choosing a contractor.

May 7, 2026 · Aminah Soltani

11 min read

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What Can You Build on Your Toronto Lot? A Free Property Assessment Walkthrough

A walkthrough of the free Metrohomes Property Assessment tool — how one Toronto address returns lot dimensions, setbacks, as-of-right zoning, a buildable model on a satellite map, and your garden suite, multiplex, or new build potential in seconds.

April 30, 2026 · Gianluca Di Vita

13 min read

Real Estate

Toronto's 2026 Land Transfer Tax: The New Luxury Tier Every Buyer & Investor Should Know

A complete 2026 guide to Toronto land transfer tax — the two stacked taxes at closing, the new graduated municipal luxury tiers above $2 million, Ontario brackets, first-time buyer rebates, and worked examples.

April 23, 2026 · Adriano Di Vita

11 min read

Guides

What Does a Garden Suite Cost in Toronto? A 2026 Guide

A comprehensive breakdown of garden suite construction costs in Toronto, from studio units to two-bedroom builds, including permits, site prep, and what drives the final price.

February 10, 2026 · Adriano Di Vita

7 min read

Real Estate

Ontario's Multiplex Zoning: What Bill 23 Means for Homeowners

Bill 23 changed the game for multiplex development in Ontario. Here is what homeowners and investors need to know about as-of-right zoning for up to four units on residential lots.

January 28, 2026 · Julian Ilkiw

6 min read

Design

Design-Build vs. General Contractor: Which Is Right for Your Project?

Understanding the difference between design-build and the traditional architect-then-contractor approach, and why an integrated team can save time, money, and headaches.

January 15, 2026 · Adriano Di Vita

5 min read

Construction

5 Things to Know Before Renovating Your Toronto Home

March 25, 2026 · Adriano Di Vita

8 min read

Construction

How Long Does a Design-Build Project Take in Toronto?

Realistic timelines for every type of design-build project in Toronto — garden suites, renovations, new builds, and multiplexes — plus what speeds things up or slows them down.

March 20, 2026 · Alex Barros

7 min read

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