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 […]
Commercial real estate has long been one of the cornerstones of Canada’s economy. Spanning from urban centers to suburban hubs, commercial real estate contributes to economic expansion, job creation and community revitalization across Canada. As we progress further into the 21st century, commercial real estate in Canada appears to hold great promise – driven by innovation, […]
In Commercial Real Estate (CRE), sustainability initiatives and eco-friendly properties are not simply trending – they represent an essential step toward future-proofing the industry. Moving away from conventional notions of larger and better properties towards properties with sustainable features marks an incredible shift within CRE ethos. It underscores our urgent need to combat climate change, […]
Photo Credit: Unsplash The Canadian CRE market continues to thrive, with the first half of 2021 being particularly strong across all sectors. Industry experts are very optimistic across the board for all asset types for the remainder of the year. CBRE’s president and CEO Werner Dietl and vice-chairman Paul Morassutti, together with CIBC World […]