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Montreal industrial sector now a ‘landlords’ market’
Montreal industrial sector now a ‘landlords’ market’
Montreal’s industrial real estate market has become a landlords’ market for the first time in at least 20 years and its office sector is on its way to following suit, says Avi Krispine, managing director of CBRE Quebec. “The market in Montreal is looking very healthy in the next three years,” he says. “We’re in a great place right now.”
Mixed-use development recreates Edmonton Brewery District
The Brewery District transformation is giving a nod to the past as First Capital Realty begins the renovation and restoration of 104-year-old Molson Tower. Edmonton’s Brewery District is a mixed development on property once owned by Molson and large car dealership west of the downtown core.
True North buys GTA, Victoria, Ottawa office buildings
True North Commercial REIT is spending $53.6 million to buy three office properties. The acquisitions are: a two-storey property at 5160 Orbitor Drive, Mississauga; a 148,120 square foot property at 61 Bill Leathem Drive, Ottawa; and a nine-storey property at 727 Fisgard Street in Victoria.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre earns TOBY Award
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) has received The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Award and Certificate of Building Excellence in the public assembly category by the Building Owner’s and Management Association (BOMA) of Toronto. The honours recognize facilities with the highest levels of quality in several categories, including energy conservation, building performance, security standards and community impact.
CMHC underwriting mortgage changes
If you are already an apartment building owner or looking to purchase an apartment building then you have two mortgage options. They are a CMHC insured mortgage or a conventional mortgage (non CMHC). There are pros and cons to each, with one of the major differences being the interest rates.
My experience with ‘technology-free Sundays’
It’s not hard to find opposing opinions on the philosophy of disengaging from technology, nor is it possible for me to say what’s right for you. My wife and I have experimented for a month now with “technology free Sundays.”
Six Months Ago: Winners and losers in the suburban office market
While the intensification-mixed-use office building boom is getting most of the headlines among those who follow the real estate industry, suburban office is not going away. That was one of the key takeaways from a state of the office market panel at last week’s Toronto Real Estate Forum.
One year ago: TD Centre floor rated for ‘well-being’ of people
TD Bank Group’s 23rd floor at its downtown Toronto TD Centre headquarters became the world’s first project certified under v1 of the WELL Building Standard last month. Three people on the front lines of the pilot project spoke about it at the Canada Green Building Council’s “Building Lasting Change 2016” conference at Toronto’s Allstream Centre on Tuesday.
City of Edmonton: Invitation for Submissions 2008 – 105 Street, Keheewin Neighbourhood |
The City’s Building Housing Choices program is inviting submissions to purchase or lease land at 2008 – 105 Street in the Keheewin Neighbourhood for medium-density housing development. Asking Price: $3,500,000 (based on RA7) Open for submissions until 4pm, July 31, 2017. Detailed information is available at: edmonton.ca/propertysales
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Property Biz Canada, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 |
Changing of the guard at Concert Real Estate Property Biz Canada, May 30, 2017 |
CaGBC launches ‘ambitious’ Zero Carbon Building Standard Property Biz Canada, May 30, 2017 |
Big deals propel Calgary CRE activity higher Property Biz Canada, May 30, 2017 |
RioCan, Tribute break ground at Oshawa’s Windfields Farm Property Biz Canada, May 30, 2017 |
Vancouver’s plan for False Creek Flats falls short Property Biz Canada, May 30, 2017 |
Six months ago: Toronto Mayor asks private sector to help at forum Property Biz Canada, May 30, 2017 |
One year ago: REIT reclassification good news, BMO says Property Biz Canada, May 30, 2017 |
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