Login

As institutional investors remain on the sidelines, private capital steps in

Quieter year for major real estate investment funds leaves room for smaller buyers
Institutional capital largely stayed on the sidelines in Canada in 2025, but some companies, such as Toronto-based CAPREIT, remained busy with property purchases, such as this 320-unit apartment complex in Regina, Saskatchewan. (CoStar)
Institutional capital largely stayed on the sidelines in Canada in 2025, but some companies, such as Toronto-based CAPREIT, remained busy with property purchases, such as this 320-unit apartment complex in Regina, Saskatchewan. (CoStar)
CoStar News
January 27, 2026 | 1:17 P.M.

Institutional capital pulled back sharply from Canada’s multifamily residential market in the past year, according to real estate services firm Avison Young.

This news story is available exclusively to CoStar subscribers.

Watch the video to learn how you can access industry leading CRE news and the data analytics you need to drive success.

This news story is available exclusively to CoStar subscribers.

Ready to Learn More?

Sign Up For a Personalized Demo.

Sign Up For a Demo To Learn More.

Already A Subscriber? Sign In

IN THIS ARTICLE