GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report
Ottawa new home market shows stability, despite a slight yearly slowdown
August 19, 2025
OTTAWA, ON — New home sales in the Ottawa region this summer are showing home builders the market is steady despite external pressures. In July, 275 new homes were sold in the city — the most units sold in July since the pandemic.
“July’s performance reflects the ongoing strength of the local housing market, despite the earlier challenges we faced in 2025,” said Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association. “While the federal government continues to explore measures to support housing growth, it’s crucial that we don’t lose momentum. Delays or cancellations of new projects could undermine the progress we’ve made so far.”
After a record-setting June for monthly sales in 2025, sales dipped 26.5 per cent in July
Despite the drop from June, last month marked a five-year high for July sales, and a 9.6 per cent year-over-year increase.
Year-to-date sales for 2025 have reached 2,067 — slightly behind last year’s sales by 1.5 per cent, when 2,098 homes were sold.
WHERE IN OTTAWA DID HOMES SELL IN JULY?
In July, Ottawa’s south and west ends continued to lead in new home sales. The south end accounted for 40 per cent of sales, while the west end saw 28 per cent. The east end of the city, which experienced a strong performance in June, saw 24 per cent of sales, while the central area made up the remaining 8 per cent.
WHAT TYPES OF HOMES WERE SOLD IN OTTAWA IN July?
Townhomes remained the most sought-after property type, accounting for 48 per cent of all new home sales in July. Single-family homes followed, making up 35 per cent of sales, while condo townhomes represented 11 per cent and condo apartments 6 per cent.
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