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Polygon moving forward on sizeable B.C. development pipeline
Polygon moving forward on sizeable B.C. dev. pipeline
Polygon, one of the most prolific builders of housing in B.C.’s Lower Mainland says buyers won’t be able to sit on the sidelines forever and the company is expecting stronger purchasing activity through 2025.
2025 shapes up as a great year for global REITs: Hazelview
Prospects are promising for REITs in 2025 according to a new global report from Hazelview Investments. For Canadian investors, the seniors housing market looks to be one of the brightest spots.
Landa buys Vancouver foreclosure site, plans boutique condo
Landa Global Properties has been finding opportunity in the forced-sales market in Vancouver. The Vancouver-based developer recently finalized the acquisition of a development site at 2465 West 41st Avenue, formerly known as the Elm41 property.
Canada doesn’t need bigger cities — it needs more cities
Increasing housing supply in big cities like Toronto alone is unlikely to do much for affordability, a new report by think tank C.D. Howe Institute argues. What we really need is more cities, it says.
Surrey plan relieves pressure on industrial land shortage
A large tract of land in Surrey, B.C. is one step closer to becoming a new industrial zone. South Campbell Heights would add 615 acres adjacent to the existing 1,972-acre industrial and business park Campbell Heights.
500 acres of industrial land for sale near London
A very large part of London’s industrial history could become a big part of its manufacturing future. Over 500 acres of industrial land has hit the market, adjacent to the massive Amazon fulfillment centre between London and St. Thomas.
 | Trez Capital Commercial real estate in Canada 2025: Opportunities in a changing policy environmentThe Canadian economy and real estate markets shifted significantly over the course of 2024, driven by the Bank of Canada charting the most aggressive course of rate cutting among major central banks. Sponsored by: Trez Capital |
From sacred spaces to modern places, churches get new lives
Developers are reimagining Canadian churches – with their historic architecture and stained-glass windows – by turning them into vibrant, modern spaces to live, work and play. Converting churches into contemporary urban buildings comes as attendance declines in Canada.
Finnish developer pitches floating hotel for Vancouver
A Finnish developer wants to bring a 250-room floating hotel into Vancouver’s harbour. Sunborn International's proposed hotel would be 136 metres long and 19.5 metres high, spread out over six floors and connected to the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Gateway project inches forward as Coquitlam rezones site
While there are details to be finalized, Coquitlam council unanimously approved a rezoning that could allow a highrise development from Wesgroup near the Burnaby border. Consisting of six towers ranging from 36 to 45 storeys, it would add 2,470 homes.
Tiny town set for 'radical change' with 1,000-home proposal
A massive development that would add over 1,000 homes, a school and two commercial blocks in a rural community northeast of London has been greenlit by local politicians. Zorra Township council voted unanimously for the project from Kingwood Riverside Developments.
Oshawa extends freeze on building permit fees
The City of Oshawa has announced a raft of measures to boost growth including extending the freeze on building permit fees as well as offering conditional same-day inspection service.
Home of storied music venue listed for sale in Edmonton
Edmonton's Old Citadel is for sale, but its owners are hoping to keep their music venues, including The Starlite Room, going. Listed at $3.8M, the price does not include the businesses, just the 8,950-sq.-ft. building.
Inflation drops to 1.8% in December but shelter costs rise
Canada’s annual inflation rate slowed in December, helped by a sales tax break which brought down prices of alcohol, restaurant foods and children’s clothing. But shelter prices – rent and mortgage costs – rose by 4.5 per cent.
Is Canada's alt-lending space set to grow in 2025?
Lenders in Canada’s alternative space are bullish about the sector’s growth prospects for 2025, with a series of emerging factors expected to boost its popularity for the 12 months ahead.
Realstar and Quadreal acquire U.K. build-to-rent property
Toronto-based Realstar and global real estate company Quadreal have announced they have acquired Allegro, a build-to-rent scheme located within One Exchange Square in Birmingham, U.K. The 603-unit property has been acquired as a joint venture.
Brookfield REIT posts second straight loss, says market is improving
A Brookfield property fund for wealthy individuals recorded its second consecutive annual loss, but ended 2024 on a stronger note. Brookfield REIT lost 0.45 per cent in 2024 after positive returns from September onward weren’t enough to erase earlier losses.
Trump’s first executive orders target office mandates, housing
Within hours of becoming the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump signed a swath — he promised roughly 100 — of far-reaching executive orders, many of which will impact the commercial real estate sector.
REITs look to reinvestment to create value and drive growth
The U.S. REIT industry spends billions of dollars each year on capital expenditure investment. For many companies, the goal is to not only protect an asset’s competitive position in the marketplace but also drive incremental revenue growth.
State Street to leave Canary Wharf for new City of London HQ
State Street Corp. is in talks to lease a new U.K. headquarters in the City of London financial district, a deal that would see it move away from its long-standing base in Canary Wharf.
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Canada Real Estate Auctions
Feb 01 2025
to Dec 31 2025
Canada
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Quebec Apartment Investment Conference
Feb 19 2025
Palais des congrès de Montréal
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RealCapital
Feb 25 2025
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building
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MIPIM: The Global Urban Festival
Mar 11 2025
to Mar 14 2025
Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France
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CRE.Converge 2025
Sep 08 2025
to Sep 10 2025
Sheraton Centre Toronto
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