Where Are Ontario’s Next Hot Flip Markets? (Our 2025 Forecast)

If you’re in the real estate investing game, you know that location is everything—especially when it comes to flipping homes. In 2025, many Ontario investors are asking: “Where should I be buying now to get the best return six to twelve months from now?”

At SLG Property Deals, we work with flippers across the province and get an inside look at where deals are closing fast—and where the profits are flowing. Below is our curated list of Ontario’s top up-and-coming flip markets in 2025, based on price trends, buyer demand, renovation upside, and investor momentum.

🔥 The 5 Hottest Flip Markets In Ontario (2025)

1. Hamilton

Why It’s Hot:
Hamilton continues to be a top pick for investors. With Toronto buyers getting priced out, they’re heading west—and that means more demand for finished, move-in-ready homes.
Flip Potential: Older bungalows, wartime homes, and semis are being scooped up, renovated, and sold at strong margins.
Bonus: GO Train access, major hospital and infrastructure investments.

2. St. Catharines / Niagara Region

Why It’s Hot:
Still relatively affordable and attracting out-of-area investors and retirees, this region has major upside.
Flip Potential: Detached homes built in the ‘60s–‘80s that need cosmetic updates are ideal flip targets.
Bonus: Short-term rental opportunities if flipping isn’t your thing.

3. Barrie

Why It’s Hot:
As a gateway to cottage country and within commuting distance of the GTA, Barrie is booming again.
Flip Potential: Many post-war homes with good bones, great layouts, and big renovation potential.
Bonus: Rising rents and strong resale demand from young families.

4. Oshawa / Durham Region

Why It’s Hot:
The east side of the GTA is becoming the “new west” for flippers, thanks to GO access and rising buyer interest.
Flip Potential: Affordable entry points and buyers looking for turnkey properties make it a solid bet.
Bonus: Education, transit, and healthcare investments are drawing more long-term homeowners.

5. London

Why It’s Hot:
This mid-sized city offers excellent value and growing demand from students, professionals, and new immigrants.
Flip Potential: Single-family homes under $500K are still common—and that leaves more room for reno profit.
Bonus: Lots of tired rental stock ready to be converted into beautiful family homes.

🧠 What Makes a Market “Flip-Friendly”?

At SLG Property Deals, we evaluate markets based on these flip indicators:

Inventory: Older homes with cosmetic or structural renovation needs
Buyer Demand: Is there an end-user market that wants finished homes?
Affordability Gap: The bigger the spread between “as-is” and “after-reno” value, the better the flip
Regulatory Environment: Some areas are easier to renovate in than others (e.g., fewer permits, no rent control)
Renovation Cost vs. Resale Value: You want low reno costs and high appreciation potential

🎯 How SLG Property Deals Helps You Win In These Markets

We specialize in finding off-market properties in Ontario that you can buy under market value, renovate, and resell with confidence. Our deals are often in areas like Hamilton, London, Barrie, and Oshawa—places where your money stretches further and your ROI can shine.

We’ve helped over 100 investors close profitable deals in the past year alone. And we’re just getting started.

Ready To Flip In 2025?

We’ve got discounted properties hitting our list weekly—often in the exact markets listed above.

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