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Purpose-built rentals: Issues, strategy from apartment experts
Purpose-built rentals: Issues, strategy from apartment experts
Rising expenses, combined with increasing demand and a lack of supply, are putting the squeeze on Canadian apartment developers, owners and renters. That was the consensus opinion of five top real estate executives during a panel at the Toronto Real Estate Forum on Nov. 29.
Great Gulf enters D.C. market, wants to grow in U.S.
Toronto-based developer Great Gulf Group has entered the Washington, D.C. market in partnering with EDENS on a mixed-use project in the emerging Union Market District. “We’ve got strong employment metrics there and it’s the second largest office market in the U.S.,” said Great Gulf’s Geoff Matthews.
People Space: Board changes at Cominar, Delma’s new CEO
Cominar REIT announced further changes to its board of trustees, including the resignation of chairman Alban D’Amours who will not stand for re-election in 2019. The trust has a “board refreshment agreement” with shareholders FrontFour Capital Group LLC, Westdale Construction Co. Limited and K2 & Associates Investment Management Inc.
VTS adds Artis REIT, announces new marketplace
November was a month of significant accomplishments for leasing and asset management software firm VTS. Not only did it add Canadian real estate owner and manager Artis REIT to its fold, the New-York based firm also announced its VTS marketplace.
Real estate as a business investment
All commercial real estate deals have a factor of uniqueness which sets them apart from other investments. That said, there can be times when CRE is not only a real estate investment but also a business sale. There are two types of business-specific real estate that I’ve worked closely in: multi-family and hospitality.
9 amenities tenants love, that won’t cost you any space
SPONSORED CONTENT: Once solely a workspace, the office has become a new type of catalyst for productivity, blending business with lifestyle activities until buildings look more like a YMCA than places of commerce. Tenants want properties and amenities that engage and connect them to the world outside.
Six months ago: Former PIRET CEO Kevan Gorrie moves to Granite
With his work at PIRET complete, Kevan Gorrie is moving on to become chief executive officer of Granite REIT. Gorrie, who guided Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust as it grew into one of the most aggressive and rapidly growing entities in the sector, will take over on August 1. He will replace retiring Granite CEO Michael Forsayeth.
One year ago: Réseau Sélection’s multi-generational mega-project
District Union, a $900-million, multi-residential mega-project in Terrebonne, near Montreal, has been launched by a subsidiary of retirement home developer Réseau Sélection. The multi-generational project will add 3,500 to 4,000 housing units aimed at people from all walks of life in its projected timeline of seven to 10 years.
Property Biz Canada, Thursday, November 29, 2018 |
Economists warn recession on the way: TREF Property Biz Canada, Nov. 29, 2018 |
Risk and rewards of CRE investment in developing markets Property Biz Canada, Nov. 29, 2018 |
Broccolini, Alta develop 17.8M sq. ft. in industrial park Property Biz Canada, Nov. 29, 2018 |
Intermodal facilities vital for GTA industrial growth Property Biz Canada, Nov. 29, 2018 |
Kabam! Vancouver Centre II office tower gets first tenant Property Biz Canada, Nov. 29, 2018 |
Carbon and real estate: Looking for some beachfront property? Property Biz Canada, Nov. 29, 2018 |
Your guide to tenant communication Sponsored Content, Nov. 29, 2018 |
Six months ago: True North Square changes Winnipeg office market Property Biz Canada, May 31, 2018 |
One year ago: Dream Alternative sheds ‘burden’, looks to future Property Biz Canada, Nov. 28, 2017 |
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