Real Estate Investments in Multiplex Conversions and Garden Suites Seminar

Toronto’s real estate market is shifting, and savvy investors are moving away from the condo game. With rising maintenance fees, oversupply, and slower appreciation, condos are no longer delivering the returns they once promised.

✅ The real opportunity? Converting single-family homes into multiplexes (5+1 units) or adding garden suites.

• No development charges on 5+1 multiplex conversions in Toronto and surrounding municipalities.
• CMHC’s MLI Select Program provides low-interest, long-term financing for projects that meet energy-efficient and affordability standards.
• Build Canada Homes Initiative offers grants and support, streamlining permits to get your project moving faster.
• Municipal incentives in the GTA (Toronto, Vaughan, Mississauga, Brampton) reduce costs and encourage densification.

📈 Why is this a better play than condos?

• Diversified, steady rental income from multiple units.
• Higher ROI potential thanks to financing incentives and reduced fees.
• Future-proof investment aligned with housing demand and government support.

Join our exclusive seminar to learn:

🔹 Step-by-step strategies to convert bungalows into cash-flowing multiplexes

🔹 How to leverage CMHC and municipal incentives to lower costs

🔹 Real case studies from developers achieving double-digit returns

🔹 Networking with top investors, lenders, and policymakers shaping Toronto’s housing future

🎟️ Seats are limited—reserve yours today and get the data-driven tools you need to build long-term wealth in Toronto’s evolving real estate market.

👉 DM us or click below to secure your spot.Why Multiplexes Are Your Next Big Move

Toronto’s policy, fueled by the $471M Housing Accelerator Fund, mirrors Vancouver and Montreal’s gentle density success. Build six units as-of-right in nine prime wards like Davenport, University-Rosedale, and Scarborough North, where transit access meets high demand and limited supply. Sever a 50-ft lot to create two sixplexes—12 units total—for up to $1.5M+ in equity growth. Add garden suites or laneway houses for extra income and multigenerational living, cutting family costs while boosting resale value with flexible layouts. Unlike condos facing reassignments and deposit losses, multiplexes offer higher cash flow, faster appreciation, and no developer risks.

CMHC’s MLI Select program supercharges your investment: up to 95% loan-to-value for affordable builds, 50-year amortizations, and below-market rates. Add energy-efficient HVAC, insulation, or accessible units to score higher and unlock better terms. Toronto’s pre-approved ADU plans and development charge deferrals further lower costs, making multiplexes a no-brainer for savvy investors and homeowners.

Join us on September 17, 2025 (check-in 6pm, paid parking available, all ages welcome) for an all-access pass to Toronto’s multiplex wave. Connect with Sheridan College architects showcasing innovative designs, CMHC mortgage brokers breaking down financing, and GTA builders sharing active ADU projects. Discover off-market lots, explore JV models for shared investments, and enter a raffle for a free October tour of under-construction multiplexes. Can’t make it? Livestream or attend October 1 in the Distillery District (6:30-8pm EDT).

Learn to exit underperforming condos, navigate CMHC incentives, and maximize density in high-value wards. Gain insider strategies, network with experts, and access step-by-step mentorship for lot acquisition, design, and lease-up. With limited seats, this is your chance to stay ahead of the MLS and build wealth through multiplexes and Garden Suites

Don’t miss Toronto’s hottest investment opportunity. Secure your spot at the Sixplex Blueprint Seminar and unlock the tools, connections, and knowledge to thrive in this new era of real estate. Visit thomasthelion.ca/seminar to register. Act fast—seats are limited, and your next big investment awaits!

Info: Participants are invited to join us for complimentary coffee or tea at 6:00 pm to meet and network with our speakers and other participants. Please call 437-556-8558 or 437-766-6659 to gain access to the building, since the building will be locked.

Info: Emmanuel Belliveau is the Founder & Principal of EvaLanes, a Toronto-based firm specializing in laneway and garden suite design and development. With over 20 years in residential design, he helps homeowners unlock the full potential of their properties through custom ARU solutions that balance functionality, beauty, and compliance with Toronto’s unique bylaws. A recognized voice in the laneway and garden suite movement, Emmanuel brings both expertise and vision to the future of multigenerational and sustainable urban living.

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Info: The presentation is based on the recent exhibit held on September 5, 2025
Time: re-imagines the future of housing through a collection of narrative‑driven architectural proposals. Developed in collaboration between Sheridan College and the City of Mississauga, the work explores how gentle density can support more inclusive, adaptable living in our growing cities.

Each fourplex tells the story of four units within one house, with distinct characters who have different needs, lifestyles, and relationships. These stories bring the architecture to life by exploring how real people might inhabit and share space while maintaining individuality.

Responding to ongoing issues like housing affordability and livable design, the exhibit offers fresh perspectives on how we can thoughtfully shape homes that reflect the diversity of their inhabitants. It challenges the uniformity often seen in housing solutions, presenting work that is creative, responsive, and rooted in everyday experience.

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While many financial professionals focus on traditional residential lending, Martin's presentation will illuminate the strategic financing opportunities that most foreign investors don't know exist. He will guide you through:
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Info: Forget what you've been told about not being able to buy property. Sunita's talk will expose the little-known secrets of the Canadian market, including:

The Unrestricted Path: Why commercial and multi-unit properties (4+ units) are still wide open for foreign investment.

Smart Loopholes: How to leverage strategic exemptions for international students and temporary workers.

Beyond Direct Ownership: The immense benefits of indirect investment through Canadian corporations, REITs, and limited partnerships—offering tax advantages and liability protection.

Hidden Gems: Discovering profitable investment opportunities in smaller towns and rural areas.

Sunita provides clear, practical strategies that turn perceived barriers into powerful investment advantages. She doesn't just sell real estate; she delivers the knowledge you need to succeed.

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