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How Can The Government COVID-19 Stimulus Affect Commercial Real Estate? 

Everyone knows that COVID-19 has shaken the real estate sector. Some markets experienced prominent growth, yet many others suffered remarkable losses. However, the virus itself has had a negligible effect when compared to state measures. 

 

The truth is that most of the benefits and losses s...

05.03.21 09:00 AM - Comment(s)
Cant Afford Your Rent? Here Are A Few Things You Can Do About It 

COVID-19 has been a disaster for many. Countless people lost their job, and everyday expenses became an uphill battle. Rent was one of those, and bans on evictions were necessary to keep people from homelessness. 

 

Today, we can say everything has improved noticeably. Lockdowns have eased, ...

03.03.21 01:35 PM - Comment(s)
How apartment vacancy rates are redefining rental control across major cities in Canada

Apartment vacancy rates have always been a problem in Canada. With a robust immigrant influx, rental demand is one of the largest in the world. Cities like Toronto and Vancouver are staples of high rental prices. 

 

However, COVID-19 seems to be defying that. Major cities have undergone...

01.03.21 09:00 AM - Comment(s)
How is Canada's industrial sector growing resilience despite the pandemic?

COVID-19 turned 2020 into a year of uncertainty, and it seems like it’s extending to 2021. Don’t get us wrong, 2021 promises a lot, especially with the upcoming vaccine. However, no one can be sure about what’s coming for all sectors. 

 

Thankfully, not all sectors are going through the same...

28.02.21 08:00 PM - Comment(s)
The Top 7 Technology Trends Commercial Real Estate Industry Needs to Use 
From augmented reality to 5G connectivity, the commercial real estate industry is looking to innovate and stay ahead. Learn more about the top tech trends that is going to stay in the news this year.
01.02.21 09:00 AM - Comment(s)
How Commercial Real Estate Companies Are Looking to Fight Empty Spaces 
With the pandemic, the commercial real estate industry is suffering from a lack of tenants. Many markets around the world are witnessing decades-high vacancy rates, and the challenge for them to stay afloat is innovate. So, what are real estate businesses doing?
24.01.21 08:31 PM - Comment(s)
Controlling Back-Office Costs in Commercial Real Estate Management

Commercial real estate management teams are under pressure to control expenses and operate efficiently. These goals can be challenging to balance; and understandably, teams may prefer to tackle everything in-house out of concern for data security and control.

“Managing a property is much more complex...

18.01.21 09:00 AM - Comment(s)
Real Estate Investment Trusts Continue Their Development Plans 
Dream Office REIT is moving ahead with their extension plans and is betting big on the future of Downtown Toronto. The major Canadian developer aims to build a 310 sqm and residential complex situated right on the edge of the financial district. You can find out more details about it here.
13.01.21 08:24 PM - Comment(s)
It's Going to Take a While for Things to Get Back to Normal 
The Bank of Canada estimates that the national economy of Canada won’t return to pre-COVID levels until at least 2023. The problem, according to the BOC, is that there is a gap between the actual and potential workforce output, and it will remain so for at least a couple more years.
13.01.21 08:14 PM - Comment(s)
New Zealand Presents a Hot Property Market Towards COVID Recovery
As COVID-19 seems to come near to its end, not everything is positive for everyone, and New Zealand’s market seems to represent this reality. Its quick COVID recovery has bred the ideal ground for financial development, but that’s also translating into constantly-rising house prices.
13.01.21 07:38 PM - Comment(s)
Surprising Peak for Investment in Real Estate: A 2020 Review
While most people wish to forget about this year, 2020 actually peaked in the economic cycle for real estate investment. 2021 looks promising for recovery, but how fast that will happen is still up for debate.
13.01.21 07:26 PM - Comment(s)
Singapore Might Become a Safe Haven for Real Estate Investment Thanks to COVID-19
The coronavirus crisis sent most of the world into a downward spiral in many ways. For Singapore, apparently. Its effective approach to handling the outbreak has been the main topic for many researchers, but it’s also the origin of an ideal real estate market.
13.01.21 07:26 PM - Comment(s)
UK Property Market To Kick Off 2021 With Strength, According To Experts
The property market has been an interesting ride during COVID all around the world. Despite occupancy issues for both commercial and residential properties, investment in this sector has proved not to be a bad idea. 2021 might kick off with a promising bang for the property market.
13.01.21 03:41 PM - Comment(s)
Possible Post-Pandemic Boom For US Real Estate 
The COVID crisis has impacted the US housing market in surprising ways since the first concerns arose. With the vaccine approaching, returning to normality is an excellent fuel for boosting property sales, yet not all cities will benefit similarly.
11.01.21 09:00 AM - Comment(s)
6 Reported Rental Trends You Might Want to Keep in Mind For 2021 
The rental market for 2020 has been unpredictable, to say the least. Both challenges and surprisingly positive numbers have been responsible for one of the most apparently volatile markets in the world. What might 2021 have in store?
08.01.21 06:13 PM - Comment(s)

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