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Condo market not coming back: Hamilton developers warn of continued job losses

  • By Brian Shaw
  • Posted Monday, Mar 02, 2026 1:07 pm

Condo market not coming back: Hamilton developers warn of continued job losses

Hamilton’s residential development industry says it’s on the ropes in a struggle with taxes and fees that are adding tens of thousands of dollars to the price of new homes during a severe market downturn.

Without significant relief from all levels of governments, the knockout blows will keep landing as the job losses mount and more projects are put on ice, industry representatives warn.

“We are asking municipalities to provide temporary emergency relief to save jobs and get shovels in the ground,” said Mike Collins-Williams, CEO of the West End Home Builders’ Association ... [READ MORE] 

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