Economists warn recession on the way: TREF

Economists warn recession on the way: TREF

Two highly respected economists offered different views of the severity of the next recession and its impact on real estate, but they were in lock step on one point: the current cycle has run its course. David Rosenberg and Benjamin Tal had similar messages Wednesday as they opened the Toronto Real Estate Forum.

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Risk and rewards of CRE investment in developing markets

Investing in real estate in developing markets can present different risk and reward opportunities than in more established countries, and some of these issues were discussed at the Global Property Market conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Nov. 27.

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Broccolini, Alta develop 17.8M sq. ft. in industrial park

Broccolini has teamed up with Alta Industrial to develop an additional 17.8 million square feet in the Alta Industrial Park in Coteau-du-Lac, about 60 km southwest of Montreal. “This should be a game-changer,” said Roger Plamondon, president of real estate development and acquisitions of Montreal-based Broccolini.

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Intermodal facilities vital for GTA industrial growth

Industrial real estate is in high demand in the GTA, and properties close to intermodal facilities are particularly desirable. “Intermodal facilities serve as critical links not only for the Greater Toronto Area’s logistic supply-chain network, but for Canada’s supply-chain network overall,” said Bill Argeropoulos of Avison Young, which just released a report on intermodal logistics in the GTA.

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Kabam! Vancouver Centre II office tower gets first tenant

An expanding Vancouver-based video game maker is the first tenant to lease space at the new Vancouver Centre II office tower in the city’s downtown core. Mobile game developer Kabam will occupy the bottom seven floors of the 33-storey tower being constructed at 753 Seymour St.

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Carbon and real estate: Looking for some beachfront property?

What impact will a price on carbon have on real estate? It’s an important question, but it only reflects part of the story. We must also consider the broader issue that carbon pricing is meant to address because that will have an apocalyptic impact on real estate, at least in some areas of the globe.

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Your guide to tenant communication

SPONSORED CONTENT: In the current age of social media and 24/7 connectivity, the ways in which we communicate are constantly shifting, and commercial real estate has not been immune to these changes. This article will discuss a specific type of communication in the CRE industry: Tenant Communication, which here refers to the correspondence from commercial property owners and managers to their existing tenants.

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Six months ago: True North Square changes Winnipeg office market

True North Square is a historic development in Winnipeg. It’s not just its scope: several hundred-thousand square feet of office, retail and residential space, along with a massive public plaza to host future fan “Whiteouts” for Winnipeg Jets playoff runs. It’s also the first class-A office tower constructed in the city in decades.

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One year ago: Dream Alternative sheds ‘burden’, looks to future

Dream Alternatives Trust is finally where it wants to be, ready to focus on its core assets while exploring new acquisition and development opportunities. “We believe that the third quarter of 2017 marks the new beginning for Dream Alternatives, as we can now execute without the burden of certain assets and partnerships…” said Dream’s Kim Lefever.

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