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BIZ Will the commercial real estate broker become extinct?
With the pace of technological change accelerating, it is not reasonably possible for businesses to plan further than five years... -
BIZ Devimco begins construction of Montreal’s L’Hexagone 2
Construction has begun on L’Hexagone 2, Devimco’s second residential rental project in Montreal’s Griffintown neighbourhood. The 22-storey building is part... -
BIZ Property tax management deserves more attention
More than $9 billion worth of commercial real estate assets in Canada could underperform due to reactive property tax management,...
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Featured Columns
The Title Page »
Title insurance — a matter of opinion
“What more am I getting?” This is one of the first questions people ask when their lawyer suggests purchasing...
Capital Commentary »
CMHC underwriting mortgage changes
If you are already an apartment building owner or looking to purchase an apartment building then you have two mortgage...
Value: Weighed and Measured »
Where diversity is embraced, real estate will thrive
Have you ever heard of Vanuatu? It’s a South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands that stretches...
The Saskatchewan Edge »
Will the commercial real estate broker become extinct?
With the pace of technological change accelerating, it is not reasonably possible for businesses to plan further than five years...
Let's Make Things Interesting »
What to expect from the Vancouver housing market
What will the year 2017 hold for real estate and development in the lower mainland? It’s a question that has...
The Long View »
Understanding and investing in commercial real estate
Too often you hear a phrase that is commonly used and you have a rough idea what it means without...
The Apartment Building Expert »
Understanding cap rates in the apartment sector
Capitalization rates, or cap rates, are a way of estimating the general rate of return of an apartment building by...
The Crowdfunding Corner »
Ontario Finance Minister updates CRELA at luncheon
Ontario Minister of Finance Charles Sousa recently told Commercial Real Estate Lenders Association (CRELA) members he would like to see...
Westcoast News »
Vancouver’s plan for False Creek Flats falls short
The False Creek Flats area of Vancouver is the last bastion of opportunity for creating a diverse mix of industrial...
The Numbers Game »
Does Toronto have a condo-flipping problem?
Ontario’s Minister of Finance Charles Sousa recently railed against “property scalpers” in the Toronto new housing market, and the recently...
The Legal Corner »
‘Personal Delivery’ means just that
This article has been contributed by Darrell Gold LLB with Robins Appleby LLP.Virtually every agreement contains a notice clause and, if...
BOMA Canada News »
BOMA Regina hosts BOMEX for the first time
For the first time in its history, BOMEX® came to the Queen City of Regina! From September 20-22nd, BOMA Regina...
National Viewpoint »
Homeownership a wise goal for all Canadians
Over the past few years, demographics regarding homeownership in Canada have changed, especially for those entering the marketplace – largely...
Finance Re-imagined »
Debunking the myths around Vancouver real estate prices
The big news out of Vancouver recently has been the release of a report by Resonance Consulting about the future...
The Strategic Broker »
A boom for rental as owners cash out of homes
Today, millions of Canadians have been blessed with unprecedented wealth due in large part to one key financial asset: their...
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Former home of Saskatoon’s Patricia Hotel for sale
More than four years after its owners said they would wait until “the dust settles a bit” to announce development...
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Edmonton bending rules for development near LRT: Councillor
With a 22-storey tower near a row of bungalows, critics worry Edmonton’s new Holyrood Gardens proposal is bending city rules...
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Fronsac REIT acquires two Quebec service stations
Fronsac REIT (GAZ.UN-X) announced the acquisition of two service stations in St-Eustache, Que. Both properties are strategically located on heavily trafficked arteries and...
Commercial »
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Home sales suffer biggest monthly drop in seven years
National home sales in June posted their largest monthly drop in seven years, driven by a plunge in the Greater Toronto...
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Vancouver moves to legalize short-term rentals
The City of Vancouver is proposing regulations to allow 70 to 80 per cent of the nearly 6,000 existing short-term...
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Barrie trails only Vancouver, TO in apartment rental costs
Barrie is now the third-most expensive city to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Canada, according to a new report. In...
Residential »
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BIZ Ontario unveils energy and water reporting program
Ontario will be the first province to introduce an energy and water reporting and benchmarking regulation for large privately owned...
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BIZ CF trumpets global leadership in Corporate Responsibility Report
Sustainability has become one of the hottest issues in development and property management. At Cadillac Fairview, though, improving sustainability at...
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BIZ CaGBC launches interactive green building toolkit
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has launched an interactive toolkit to guide organizations and governments in implementing green building...
