Looking at the Q1 Altus Report and layering last week’s hike it is time to do a check in mid Q2. The statistics for Barrie, Orillia, and Simcoe demonstrate how the region has evolved.
Investors are looking for safe and profitable options that can withstand market uncertainty in today’s quickly changing economic environment. Investors seek long-term value and consistent returns – Commercial real estate (CRE) offers a tempting opportunity. Recent reports, from media outlets such as The Financial Post, illustrate the resiliency and potential of the CRE sector despite […]
The Inevitable Rise of Self Storage in Suburban Ontario
The self-storage market in Simcoe will inevitably expand as the secondary market’s population increase due to the mass influx from the urban centers. Read the article From: https://renx.ca/self-storage-real-estate-surge-ontario-growth-continue. Here are the Key Takeaways: Ontario’s 37.3-million-square-foot self-storage sector has grown by more than 4.2 million square feet during the past three years and more space is […]
Utility Rates
Investing in commercial real estate can be a smart decision for those looking to diversify their portfolio and generate long-term wealth. One market showing strong growth potential is the suburban market. We ran the numbers to demonstrate the benefits of owning property in the suburban market, namely Barrie based on utility bills and property taxes. […]
The Retail Sector shows promise as Zellers returns to Canada
The suburban retail market is primed for a comeback as a result of major retailers opening “new” locations in response to widespread store closures during the pandemic. Retailers were compelled to close their doors as the pandemic spread and lagged on, leaving many suburban areas with vacant storefronts and stagnated property values. However, as the […]
What Are the Pro’s and Cons of a Sale/Leaseback?
An alternative financing option in commercial real estate. Although real estate ownership for businesses is profitable in growing markets, with an increase in the value of the property and reduced debt through loan repayment, many businesses need additional capital to thrive in inflationary times like we are experiencing now. Whether the business is purchasing new […]
CRE Market Segment – Fall 2022 Summary
Commercial Office vacancy decreased in the National markets. This implies optimism in the office sector for Simcoe County, where the suburban office was once considered a secondary option; we see suburban vacancy rates are almost universally lower than downtown. Lower asking rents, free parking, and shorter commutes all contribute to the appeal of the suburbs. […]
ESG Investing – What’s All the Buzz About?
We know our valued client base is laser-focused on the viability of a property and income potential or payback of their investment dollars when purchasing a property for their business. Already these savvy investors have had their investment advisors ask them about their stance on ESG. It’s part of the Responsible Investing Trend. Typically, ESG […]
Interest Rate Hikes
The Bank of Canada announced this morning that it has raised the key overnight lending rate for the sixth time this year, as it attempts to get inflation under control amid criticism the hikes could push Canada into a recession. Here are 5 Points You Should Know about this hike In July, the Bank shocked […]
Developer Heads North -Local Simcoe County News
The well known Brampton development company Sandhu Developments, is coming to town. This company is traditionally known for developing, owning, and operating retail but they diversified into many commercial, residential and hospitality sector locations especially because this guy has an uncanny ability to predict market shifts. Here are 5 Points you should know about 5 […]