Navigating Zoning Hurdles, Falling Valuations and Identifying Alpha In Today’s Market

What You’ll Learn:

• The government plans to continue cutting interest rates. How will this impact the CRE market?
• Toronto’s office replacement bylaw requires that if you demolish an office space, you must replace it with an office building. With the office sector continuing to struggle with recovery, could this law prove problematic in tackling the housing shortage?
• Are we getting close to the bottom of the market? Valuations have come down, but with interest rates continuing to drop will transaction volume pick up?
• Food-anchored retail strips and multi-tenant industrial are attracting the most attention from investors. What trends are making these asset classes more resilient in the current market environment?
• According to the Altus Group’s Canadian Investment Trends Survey, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton were the most attractive markets to invest in, with Toronto slipping to 4th. What factors have contributed to this decline and what can be done to turn it around?
• In light of the increased demand for industrial space, how are developers and stakeholders addressing challenges related to land availability and zoning regulations in the GTA?
• Given the economic conditions, what negotiation and deal-making strategies are proving effective for investors in the Greater Toronto Area or GTA?