Supporting small and mid-sized developers in Ontario’s housing market
Ontario’s real estate market is one of the most competitive in Canada, and small and mid-sized developers often face the toughest challenges. While large firms have the resources to navigate regulatory hurdles, secure financing, and outcompete on prime locations, smaller developers must find ways to move faster, reduce costs, and make smarter decisions to stay in the game.
The good news? There are tools and strategies that can help level the playing field.
Navigating Challenges and Identifying Opportunities
For investors, small, and mid-sized developers, the challenges in Ontario’s market are real—but so are the opportunities.
Development Approval Delays: Ontario’s fragmented, multi-layered approval process can stall projects for months—or even years—driving up costs and causing missed opportunities. Navigating this complexity is no easy task.
Financial Barriers: Soaring land costs, expensive financing, and big developers securing better lender terms make accessing capital increasingly difficult.
That’s why finding the right partner to help you identify the best opportunities is essential.
Finding the Right Sites: Spotting high-potential, developable land that aligns with zoning and infrastructure requirements takes time, effort, and deep local expertise.
Unlocking High-Return Opportunities: Many investors and small developers don’t even know the Residential Multiplex Infill (RMI) market exists—despite its huge potential. With rising demand for gentle density and missing middle housing, RMI projects offer a strategic way to maximize land use, increase housing supply, and generate strong returns—if you know where to look.
Without the right tools, insights, and expert guidance, these challenges can delay or derail projects entirely.
How One Ontario Helps
One Ontario is a non-profit organization dedicated to getting more housing supply to market by helping investors, small, and mid-sized developers find high-potential opportunities and move projects forward efficiently. We do this by identifying bottlenecks, streamlining approvals, and providing data-driven insights to reduce risk.
Stuck in the development approval process? We help cut through red tape and get projects back on track.
Looking for the right site to maximize your returns? We provide the data and tools to pinpoint high-yield opportunities, including multiplex infill and other underutilized land that align with zoning, infrastructure, and market demand.
Struggling with site selection? Our AI Driven platform powered by LandLogic makes it easy to compare opportunities, evaluate risks, and make informed decisions with confidence.
As a non-profit, our goal is simple: to bring more housing to market and help builders and developers do it profitably. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Let’s get your project moving. Contact us at info@oneontario.ca
For more information:
Mark Anderson
Director of Business Development
Mark.Anderson@oneontario.ca
