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 […]
The Commercial Real Estate (CRE) as well as the multi-tenant building markets are crucial parts in the real estate industry. These components are generally used as barometers to view the overall economic health of the industry. These markets can fluctuate rapidly due to issues including but not limited to financial crises, pandemics, and geopolitical tensions. […]
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, […]
Real estate analysts, wealth managers, family offices, and private investors increasingly see underperforming retail offices as viable investment options with significant potential to transform into cash flow streams and maximize returns through creative use of space. This trend reflects changing needs within cities as well as changing dynamics within commercial real estate markets. Repurposing low-value […]
The world of commercial real estate presents both challenges and rewards simultaneously. Historically, real estate investment was a primary avenue to wealth accumulation. However, in today’s commercial real estate landscape, success demands innovative thinking, keen market analysis, risk assessment, astute financial negotiations, and staying several steps ahead of market trends. For decades, commercial real estate […]
The term “net lease” (and terms like “double net” or “triple net”), in commercial real estate, gets tossed around a lot. For those unfamiliar, it essentially means a tenant agrees to pay for some or all of the operating expenses of a property, in addition to their base rent. This might include property taxes, building […]
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, […]
Understanding the value of commercial real estate is the key to making educated business decisions in the CRE marketplace. You may be shopping the market for a commercial plaza, industrial asset or maybe a multi-tenant property – so what would make this CRE a good buying or investment decision? The North American commercial real estate […]