Renewing your office lease is more than just signing an extension—it’s a strategic decision that impacts your company’s financial health, operational efficiency, and long-term flexibility. Working with a commercial real estate broker specialized in tenant representation ensures that you secure the best possible terms while staying focused on your business. Lease Renewal: A Complex Process…
New Rules, New Realities Commercial tenants in Montreal now have to play by new rules. From energy efficiency standards to accessibility requirements, the legal landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, reshaping the dynamic between landlords and tenants. These changes aren’t just bureaucratic tweaks—they impact costs, lease management, and even the profitability of rented spaces. A…
Commercial Real Estate Meets AI Commercial real estate is entering a new era. Gone are the days of passive buildings—AI is transforming every wall, every floor, every square foot into an optimized machine for comfort, security, and energy efficiency. Futuristic gimmick or necessity? Montreal is at the forefront of this shift, with landmarks like 1000…
With the meteoric rise of e-commerce, urban industrial real estate is undergoing a radical transformation. Packages are flooding in, delivery times are shrinking, and cities are turning into high-speed logistics hubs. Gone are the days of sprawling suburban warehouses—welcome to the era of mini urban warehouses, compact yet strategically located spaces redefining supply chains. Let’s…
Less Square Footage, More Strategy The winds of change are sweeping through commercial real estate. After decades of relentless expansion, companies are taking a hard look at their office footprints, cutting down on wasted space, and embracing a smarter, leaner approach. Too many underused offices, skyrocketing costs, and a new work culture—it’s time for a…
A Market at a Crossroads Quebec’s economy and commercial real estate are like a dance duo—sometimes in sync, sometimes stepping on each other’s toes. In 2025, with interest rates fluctuating and inflation behaving like a rollercoaster, investors and businesses must stay sharp. Economic signals dictate the rises and falls of real estate values. But what…
The 2025 Real Estate Bet: Goldmine or Mirage? Montreal. The city of festivals, of poutine… and of untapped real estate opportunities. As the commercial market undergoes a seismic shift, savvy investors are eyeing a potential gold rush. But with office towers sitting half-empty, industrial spaces evolving, and green buildings on the rise, where exactly is…
When Companies Reinvent the Workspace In 2020, the pandemic seemed to sign the death warrant for traditional offices. Open spaces emptied, remote work took over, and the idea of going back seemed absurd. Yet, in 2024, 67% of employees prefer a hybrid model—neither 100% at home nor 100% at the office (source: https://www.gartner.com). Companies now…
An Emerging Market: Promising First Steps The Indigenous commercial and industrial real estate industry in Canada is in its early stages. To date, there are no fully Indigenous-owned real estate agencies, except for PANORAMA, but First Nations are beginning to invest in this field. More than just an economic sector, real estate represents a crucial…
Our Lands… Across the vast territories of Canada, Indigenous communities hold a deeply rooted vision of the land—one that goes far beyond physical occupation. It is a living relationship, where building, planning, and developing are not just actions but commitments to future generations. Far from mere participation in the modern economy, Indigenous development must be…