GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report
May sales rebound from April, but market still lags behind 2024
June 20, 2025
OTTAWA, ON — Ottawa’s new home market showed signs of recovery in May, with 315 units sold — a 28.6 per cent increase from April. Despite the month-over-month rebound, sales remain down 11.3 per cent compared to May 2024, when 355 homes were sold.
“May saw the highest monthly sales this year, and the sharp increase from April is an encouraging sign,” said Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association. “Buyers are clearly still active, but higher borrowing costs and ongoing economic uncertainty continue to temper the overall pace of the market.”
Compared to April, 70 more new homes were taken off the market in May.
While last month’s performance represents a positive shift after a slower spring, overall activity remains below May sales in 2023 and 2024.
Meanwhile, year-to-date, 1,418 new homes have sold across the region, a 6.4 per cent drop from the 1,151 sales recorded at the same time last year.
WHERE IN OTTAWA DID HOMES SELL IN MAY?
The south and west ends of Ottawa were tied as the most active markets, each accounting for 37 per cent of May’s total sales. The east end captured 21 per cent, and Central Ottawa saw 4 per cent.
WHAT TYPES OF HOMES WERE SOLD IN OTTAWA IN MAY?
Townhomes remained the most popular housing type, representing 44 per cent of May’s sales. Single-family homes followed closely at 40 per cent, a notable increase from 34 per cent a year ago. Condo townhomes accounted for 13 per cent, while condo apartments made up 3 per cent of total sales.
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