Industry News
World’s first transformable homes in Surrey
Bosa Properties has unveiled the world's first fully transformable homes built in a large-scale condo development in Surrey, B.C.
Knight Frank launches Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens in southeast Vancouver is an integrated community of three residential towers, a collection of townhouses and a residential podium.
Canada’s top 100 ‘hoods for investment
A special report compiled by the Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine has revealed the country's top 100 neighbourhoods for investment.
IREM appoints Cheryl Gray as SVP
The Institute of Real Estate Management has named Cheryl Gray senior vice-president of the organization.
Ground breaks on Brookfield Place Calgary
Construction has started on the first phase of Brookfield Place Calgary, which is slated to be the tallest structure in western Canada..
GTA industrial availability rates continue to drop
Avison Young reports that the GTA industrial market has recorded a region-wide drop in availability rates.
Bentall Kennedy launches new investment fund
Bentall Kennedy is launching a new real estate investment fund, the Bentall Kennedy Canadian Real Estate Plus.
Morguard wins workplace safety awards
Property management firm Morguard was honoured with two gold awards at Canada’s Safest Employers Awards gala on October 30.
Saskatoon’s industrial market continues to grow
Colliers International reports that Saskatoon’s industrial market showed strong market fundamentals in the third quarter of 2013.
BTB acquires three properties in Quebec
BTB Real Estate Investment Trust has acquired three properties in Quebec, for a total purchase price of $14 million.
Sears to terminate leases at five stores
Sears is terminating leases at five stores across the country, including its flagship Toronto Eaton Centre location, in exchange for $400 million.
GTA office market shows disappointing results
A report from Avison Young says that the GTA's office market showed disappointing results in the third quarter.
Temple Hotels expands its portfolio
Temple Hotels Inc. has acquiring a Holiday Inn Express in Ottawa, Ont. and an extended-stay property in Yellowknife, N.W.T.
Demand for industrial space shifting in Montreal
Demand for industrial space increased in several submarkets of the Greater Montreal Area during the third quarter of 2013
True North to acquire New Brunswick office
The True North Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust has set out to acquire an office in Fredericton, New Brunswick for approximately $17 million.
Cushman & Wakefield announces new president
Cushman & Wakefield has promoted Scott Chandler to president & CEO of its Canada operations.
NKF Devencore opens new Edmonton office
Commercial real estate advisor and brokerage Newmark Knight Frank Devencore has opened a new office in Edmonton.




