THOUGHTS + TIPS

There have been two new developments in the highly contested debate over the proposed urban format retail complex at 410-446 Bathurst St, just south of the College and Bathurst intersection. The first development came about on June 10, when RioCan and city planners faced an angry public of Kensington Market supporters at City Hall Council [Read More]

CBRE Report for Second Quarter Reflects Decrease in Leasing Interest in Downtown Core

A recent CBRE report on National Office and Industrial Trends for the Second Quarter of 2013 showed that there has been a slight decrease of leasing demand of office space in the downtown sector – the second consecutive quarter in which “…more office space was returned to the market than was absorbed by tenants”. This is an interesting development since some [Read More]

Ontario Elevator Strike 2013 – The Fight for The Sky

On May 1st, 1400 members of the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC), including those from Local 50, 90, and 96 walked off the job. This is approximately half of the 3000 certified elevator technicians in Ontario who are on the picket line. Contract seniority was one of the major issues that lead to the [Read More]

What to Look For When Leasing a Commercial Space

Leasing space at a commercial property is a smart choice for many business owners. Toronto commercial real estate is prohibitively expensive for many small business owners. Not to mention that small businesses are constantly evolving, with needs changing faster than a single property can keep up with. For these reasons, leasing is the right option [Read More]

Making the Sale of a Commercial Property As Painless As Possible

Selling a commercial property can be even more difficult than buying one. Commercial properties are a major investment, and no one wants their capital tied up in a property for years while it just sits on the market. The answer is to find the right commercial real estate brokerage to get you to your goals [Read More]

The Ins and Outs of Buying Commercial Properties

One of the biggest decisions when contemplating a real estate deal is whether to buy or lease. This decision is much easier to make when you are dealing with a residential property, after all you will always need a place to live. With commercial real estate, there are many more variables involved in the equation. [Read More]