09/24/2026
Key highlights from the release include:
Nine in 10 newcomers say that home ownership is an important part of feeling established in Canada.
61% of newcomers who intend to buy say saving for a down payment is their biggest barrier, followed by securing more stable or higher-paying employment (50%).
One third (33%) of newcomers own their primary residence; 66% do not own any property.
Before immigrating, nearly two in five newcomers expected buying a home in Canada to be more difficult than in their home country.
More than half (55%) of newcomers who own their home turned to a real estate agent for information about buying a home in Canada.
One fifth of newcomer homeowners say they purchased their first primary residence in Canada using a rent-to-own program.
For many newcomers to Canada, buying a home is about more than owning property. It can represent stability, belonging and an important step in…