More than a quarter of Canadian renters considered buying before signing or renewing their current lease, according to a new Royal LePage survey, but most ultimately chose to wait.

Canada’s big banks are divided on how much further the Bank of Canada will cut, with RBC now saying the rate has likely bottomed, while others still expect more easing ahead.

While optimism is building in some parts of Canada for a rebound in the real estate market, condominium dwellers wanting to move up to a larger space face tough choices amid little sign of improvement for that segment.