Rising Vacancy Rates in Canada: What Montreal & Quebec Real Estate Investors Should Do
Wed Feb 04 2026
Vacancy rates are trending up across Canada and Québec is no exception.
In today's show, we break down what the data is actually showing, what we’re seeing firsthand inside our investor group, and how Montréal and Québec landlords should be thinking about risk over the next few months.
This isn’t a sky-is-falling episode, it’s a reality check and a pep talk for when the market fundamentals shift.
We look at recent vacancy trends in Canadian rental markets, how they’re showing up differently across asset types, and why some landlords are already feeling pressure while others aren’t. I also share my July outlook, including the indicators I’m watching closely and what they suggest about tenant demand heading into late summer and early fall.
Most importantly, we focus on actionable steps smaller landlords can take now before vacancies turn into prolonged cash-flow problems. This episode tracks unit positioning and operational decisions that quietly compound risk and what you can do about it. We want you to stay ahead of the curve, not react after the fact.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What current vacancy data is really telling us in Canada and Québec
Patterns emerging inside our investor community on the ground
My short-term outlook for July and early Q3
Practical ways small and mid-size landlords can reduce vacancy risk
How to think about tenant demand, pricing, and execution in a shifting market
If you own rental property in Montréal or anywhere in Québec especially if you’re a smaller operator, this episode will help you make clearer, calmer decisions in a market that’s changing faster than the headlines suggest.
Join us at an upcoming Equity Builders Club event or book a free strategy call with Terrie to talk through your systems, growth, and next steps.
Events: https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/events
Strategy Call: https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call
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Vacancy rates are trending up across Canada and Québec is no exception. In today's show, we break down what the data is actually showing, what we’re seeing firsthand inside our investor group, and how Montréal and Québec landlords should be thinking about risk over the next few months. This isn’t a sky-is-falling episode, it’s a reality check and a pep talk for when the market fundamentals shift. We look at recent vacancy trends in Canadian rental markets, how they’re showing up differently across asset types, and why some landlords are already feeling pressure while others aren’t. I also share my July outlook, including the indicators I’m watching closely and what they suggest about tenant demand heading into late summer and early fall. Most importantly, we focus on actionable steps smaller landlords can take now before vacancies turn into prolonged cash-flow problems. This episode tracks unit positioning and operational decisions that quietly compound risk and what you can do about it. We want you to stay ahead of the curve, not react after the fact. In this episode, you’ll learn: What current vacancy data is really telling us in Canada and Québec Patterns emerging inside our investor community on the ground My short-term outlook for July and early Q3 Practical ways small and mid-size landlords can reduce vacancy risk How to think about tenant demand, pricing, and execution in a shifting market If you own rental property in Montréal or anywhere in Québec especially if you’re a smaller operator, this episode will help you make clearer, calmer decisions in a market that’s changing faster than the headlines suggest. Join us at an upcoming Equity Builders Club event or book a free strategy call with Terrie to talk through your systems, growth, and next steps. Events: https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/events Strategy Call: https://www.equitybuildersclub.com/book-a-discovery-call Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.