A Syndicated Post By John Highman
Commercial real estate is a category of property that is structured around income performance. It is the lease that provides the stability to the income performance. When you get the lease correctly structured and agreed, the property will be a performing asset. Poorly leased properties with random lease documentation on [...]

Desk – Music and Sound Design from Aaron Trinder Film:Motion:Music on Vimeo.
Interesting short piece on Lifehacker today about the relationship between people and their desks.  Thought this would be interesting to share as property owners, business owners, and workers struggle with new ideas of what is it to go to work, rent space from [...]

Over the last several years, the Canadian Real Estate Association has actively lobbied the Federal Government to institute a deferral of capital gains on income producing properties that are sold where the investor reinvests within a short time frame.  Below is a report generated by CREA on this topic and is well worth reading.  I [...]

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By John Highman
When looking at a new commercial or retail investment property for the first time, it is wise to have some form of checklist and system which assists you in the process. We have created this checklist to help get you on the right track.
When inspecting the property is almost [...]

What a great piece by Glen Crozier!  Found this one this morning and just had to share it with you.  Some wonderful ideas; short, sweet, and to the point.  Drop me a line to discuss your options when buying or selling commercial property.
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There are three key factors that you must focus on when doing [...]

This is test number 2!

This is simply a test, please ignore.

Due diligence includes physical inspection of the property. Key areas to include during this step are:

Drainage should be checked including grates and issues that may cause rushing water to the edges of buildings. Also, look for areas that show signs of standing water issues.
Grounds should be checked for sink holes. Landscaping needs and fixes should [...]

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All successful condo conversions rely on the efforts of a great many people, and building a condo conversion team that you can work well with is paramount to a successful and lucrative project. The people you surround yourself with will be your most valuable resource for [...]