GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report
Uncertainty on Federal Tax Relief Continues to Weigh Heavily on Buyer Confidence
December 18, 2025
OTTAWA, ON — Ottawa’s new home sales market barely nudged forward in November, with 297 sales recorded across the city. Compared with November 2024, when 419 homes were sold, activity fell sharply by 29.1 per cent. Year-to-date sales now sit at 3,245, down 6.3 per cent from the 3,464 recorded at this time last year.
“In a market already shaped by caution, the absence of the promised GST rebate only deepens uncertainty,” said Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association. “Our industry is ready to build, but clarity and follow-through from the Federal Government are essential to getting buyers off the sidelines.”
Ottawa’s new home market showed virtually no movement, with 296 sales in October and 297 in November.
November’s new home sales have moderated to 297 this year, well below last year’s total of 419.
Year-to-date sales are 3,245 - down 6.3% compared to last year’s total of 3,464.
WHERE IN OTTAWA DID HOMES SELL IN NOVEMBER?
In November, new home sales remained concentrated in the south end, which accounted for 40 per cent of all sales. The west end picked up pace at 35 per cent, followed by the east end at 23 per cent. Central Ottawa saw minimal movement, contributing just 1 per cent of new-home activity.
WHAT TYPES OF HOMES WERE SOLD IN OTTAWA IN NOVEMBER?
In November, townhomes once again gained a majority share of new home sales at 53 per cent. Single family homes followed with a solid 40 per cent, while condo apartments and condo towns accounted for the remaining 7%.
MEDIA CONTACT
For additional questions or to set up an interview, please contact:
Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director
Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association
jason@gohba.ca
ABOUT THE GREATER OTTAWA HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION:
The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association has been the proud voice for excellence in the home-building community since 1951, and represents over 415 companies in new home construction and professional renovation. Our industry accounts for 37,000 jobs across Ottawa, with $2.5 billion in wages and $5.0 billion in economic investment. Contact Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director, at jason@gohba.ca.
ABOUT PMA BRETHOUR REALTY GROUP
PMA Brethour Realty Group provides specialized services to the building and development industry across Canada, including a full range of sales, marketing, and research services for new homes, resorts, condominiums, and retirement communities on behalf of their builder/developer clients. In partnership with GOHBA, PMA Brethour publishes the Greater Ottawa New Home Market Report, offering the most current, accurate, and reliable market data available on Ottawa’s local housing market. Contact Cheryl Rice, President, at cherylr@pmabrethour.com