How Population Growth in the GTA Is Boosting Demand for Commercial Real Estate
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) continues to be one of the fastest-growing regions in Canada, with steady population increases driving demand across all sectors of the real estate market.
Rising Lease Rates in Toronto: What Investors Need to Know About the Industrial and Office Sectors
As Toronto’s commercial real estate market continues to rebound in 2024, rising lease rates in the industrial and office sectors are catching the attention of investors.
Toronto’s Q1 2024 Commercial Market Overview: Key Trends Shaping Investment Opportunities
As the Toronto commercial real estate market continues to evolve, the first quarter of 2024 has provided valuable insights into the trends shaping the sector. From strong demand in the industrial and office leasing markets to the challenges faced by retail leasing, Toronto’s commercial real estate is adapting to post-pandemic economic shifts, technological advancements, and changes in consumer behavior.
Retail Leasing Slows in Toronto: Can Brick-and-Mortar Survive the E-Commerce Boom?
The retail landscape in Toronto has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with the rise of e-commerce reshaping consumer habits and challenging the traditional brick-and-mortar retail model. While retail leasing activity in Toronto remains steady, the sector has faced notable headwinds in 2024.
Industrial Space in Toronto: How E-Commerce Growth Is Fueling Leasing Activity in 2024
Toronto’s industrial real estate market has been booming in 2024, with demand for warehouse and logistics spaces surging, driven largely by the continued expansion of e-commerce.
Toronto’s Office Market Bounces Back: Why Hybrid Work Models Are Driving Demand for Flexible Spaces
After a prolonged period of uncertainty, Toronto’s office market is showing signs of a strong recovery in 2024. The first quarter saw a surge in leasing activity, with companies adapting to the post-pandemic world by embracing hybrid work models.
Toronto’s $1 Million Market: Breaking Down Who’s Still Buying Homes Over $1M
Despite fluctuating economic conditions and rising interest rates, Toronto’s luxury housing market continues to attract buyers willing to spend over $1 million on high-end properties. As one of the most expensive real estate markets in Canada, Toronto has seen sustained demand for luxury homes in recent years, with certain segments of the population driving this high-end activity.
Toronto’s Commercial Leasing Market Sees Strong Start in 2024: Here’s What It Means for Investors
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) has released its first-quarter report for 2024, revealing encouraging numbers for the commercial leasing sector.
Are We on the Verge of Global Rate Cuts? How Central Banks Across the World Are Responding to Economic Slowdowns
As global economies continue to face persistent challenges—ranging from slowing growth and rising unemployment to geopolitical tensions—many central banks are shifting their monetary policies toward interest rate cuts.
Why Falling Energy Prices Won’t Be Enough to Curb Canada’s Inflationary Pressures in 2025
Canada’s inflation rate has been a major concern over the past two years, driven by rising energy costs, supply chain disruptions, and strong consumer demand. As the country heads into 2025, energy prices are finally beginning to moderate, offering some relief to households and businesses alike.
Is the U.K. Headed for a Mild Recession? How BoE Rate Cuts Are Shaping the Economy
As the U.K. navigates a turbulent economic environment in 2024, concerns are mounting about the possibility of a mild recession. With economic growth slowing, inflationary pressures easing, and the Bank of England (BoE) embarking on a series of interest rate cuts, many experts are debating whether the U.K. economy can avoid a sharp downturn or if a recession is inevitable.
What Lower Immigration Means for Canada’s GDP: Slower Population Growth and Economic Challenges Ahead
Canada’s rapid population growth over the past decade has been a key driver of economic expansion, with immigration playing a central role in boosting GDP, filling labor market gaps, and supporting housing demand.
The Future of Eurozone Growth: Will ECB Rate Cuts Spur Recovery or Keep the Economy in Slow Motion?
The Eurozone is at a pivotal point as it heads into 2025, grappling with slow economic growth, persistent inflationary pressures, and weakening demand. To combat these challenges, the European Central Bank (ECB) has embarked on a series of interest rate cuts aimed at stimulating growth and reviving the region’s sluggish economy.
U.S. Soft Landing in Sight? What Payroll Surprises Mean for Fed Rate Decisions
As the U.S. economy continues to navigate through a year of uncertainty, recent surprises in the payroll numbers have raised hopes that a “soft landing” may be within reach.