The commercial real estate (CRE) market in Canada has changed since the COVID-19 outbreak began. The industrial and retail subsectors have grown despite structural issues that some industry sectors, especially the office subsector, have suffered. These subsectors contribute to the stabilization of Canada’s commercial real estate, as seen by the performance difference, which is supported […]
The commercial real estate industry in Canada finds itself in a unique position as we enter 2025, characterized by cautious optimism but necessitating strategic thinking. Following significant changes in 2024, the progressive reduction of interest rates provides a favorable climate for growth while addressing broader economic concerns. An Environment of Stabilizing Interest Rates The Bank […]
Pension Funds in CRE Investments One of the biggest institutional investors in Canada’s commercial real estate industry is pension funds. These funds are motivated to get involved by the requirement to produce steady, long-term returns to cover future pension obligations. According to statistics from the Bank of Canada Financial Stability Report 2024, about 15% of […]
A significant turning point for Canada’s commercial real estate (CRE) industry was reached on December 11, 2024, when the Bank of Canada decided to lower its overnight lending rate target to 3.25%. This policy change, the fifth rate cut since April 2024, is expected to impact leasing, development, and investment activities nationwide in 2025 and […]
Managing Commercial and Multifamily Real Estate Prospects in Canada: Richard Crenian’s Point of View
It is crucial to take into account how market dynamics, governmental regulations, and macroeconomic changes continue to influence the multifamily and commercial real estate (CRE) markets in Canada as we anticipate changing prospects in these sectors. Richard Crenian, a seasoned specialist in these areas, can verify that the multifamily development boom and CRE’s changing prospects […]
The Future of Canadian Commercial Real Estate: Key Trends and Growth Projections for the Next Decade
The Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industry in Canada is about to undergo a radical shift driven by rapidly changing macroeconomic patterns, rapid technological development, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. The market is anticipated to reach a volume of US$2.09 trillion by 2029, with a projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.82% from 2024 […]
The global trend toward lower interest rates led by major central banks is altering Canada’s financial landscape across many industries – commercial real estate (CRE) being no exception. As central banks like the Bank of Canada continue to lower rates, commercial real estate investors face an altered investment environment: more favourable monetary policy, decreasing inflationary […]
The multifamily market in Canada is experiencing significant change at the moment, with purpose-built rentals emerging as the preferred option. This shift represents a fundamental realignment within the residential real estate industry as well as shifts in housing choices. With an increasing number of Canadians opting to rent, purpose-built rental houses offer enormous potential, which […]
Canadian commercial real-estate has been a cornerstone in investment portfolios for many years. It offers stability, income potential and inflation protection. Investors are now faced with a decision as the market changes: whether they should invest in Real Estate Investment Trusts or direct property investments. Recently, I discussed the state of Canadian commercial property. Now […]
Canada’s office vacancy rates, the percentage of unoccupied office spaces, are hovering around 10%, with some markets experiencing higher vacancies due to the shift to remote work arrangements such as employees working from home rather than in traditional office spaces. Strong office Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which are companies that own, operate, or finance […]