Commercial Real Estate Podcast

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview Avtar Bains, President of Premise Properties. Topics covered include: Starting in the real estate industry and falling in love with it Early career challenges Importance of relationships and value addition for clients Changing landscape of real estate ownership in Canada A... The post The Changing Landscape of Real Estate Ownership in Canada: Insights from Avtar Bains, President of Premise Properties appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview Julian Schonfeldt, CIO at CAPREIT.  Topics covered include: Introduction to Julian Schonfeldt  Discussion on CAPREIT’s data-driven investment approach Explanation of CAPREIT’s ESG commitment and its focus on energy-efficient buildings Exploring CAPREIT’s fiduciary and social obligations The concept of positive leverage and... The post Why CAPREIT Is The Most Active Investor with Julian Schonfeldt, CIO of CAPREIT appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview Katie Maslechko, the CEO of the Rental Protection Fund.  Topics covered include: Introduction to the Rental Protection Fund and its goals Funding and support for nonprofits and co-ops Early success and partnerships Potential federal government support Challenges with existing federal programs... The post Filling the Equity Gap: Nonprofits and the Rental Protection Fund with Katie Maslechko appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with David Ward, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Canadian Urban. Topics covered include: How Canadian Urban manages $1.2 Billion and consistently ranks #1 Why rental rates are set to skyrocket Overcoming today’s fundraising struggles and landing... The post The Winning Real Estate Game Plan for 2024 with David Ward of Canadian Urban appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Andrew Joyner, Managing Director for Head of Multi-Family at Tricon Residential. Topics covered include: The effects of interest rates on apartment buildings Challenges and opportunities for rental housing developers How to survive the housing market rollercoaster Rate cuts,... The post Interest Rates VS Rental Market: Who Wins? With Andrew Joyner of Tricon Residential appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Tony Irwin, Director and Interim President at the Canadian Federation of Apartment Associations (CFAA). Topics covered include: How CFAA shapes the Canadian rental housing landscape Changing the perspective toward rental housing The long road to GST reforms and... The post Rethinking the Canadian Rental Market with Tony Irwin of CFAA appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Mark Rothschild, Analyst at Canaccord Genuity. Topics covered include: REIT valuation strategies and metrics The impact of rising interest rates on REIT valuations Retail investors and REIT prices Management’s role in REIT analysis Leverage and distribution yields More... The post Behind the Scenes of REIT Valuation with Mark Rothschild of Canaccord Genuity appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Jason Castellan, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Skyline Group of Companies. Topics covered include: Jason’s transition from renting student rooms to large-scale real estate Skyline’s strategic investments in less competitive markets The potential of secondary and tertiary... The post From Basement to Big Business with Jason Castellan of Skyline Group of Companies appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Brad Keast, Head of Development and Construction at Dream. Topics covered include: The evolving space of the office market Transforming heritage buildings into luxury office spaces ESG strategies in commercial real estate Sustainable development and social responsibility in... The post When Heritage Meets Modernity with Brad Keast of Dream appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with John Peets, Vice President and Head of Office Leasing for Oxford Properties Group. Topics covered include: The evolution of office leasing The hybrid work revolution Why flexible schedules and quality offices are the future of work How the... The post How Hotel-Like Offices Could Change Your 9 to 5 with John Peets of Oxford Properties Group appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Jim Costello, Head of Real Estate Economics at MSCI. Topics covered include: How to value assets in a changing economic landscape The net asset value debate in Canadian real estate Overcoming hesitancy in adjusting asset values in real... The post Valuing Assets in a Volatile Market with Jim Costello of MSCI appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Celia Chandler, Deputy Executive Director of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto. Topics covered include: How the co-op housing model works The role of nonprofits in creating new housing Challenges and solutions in co-op housing development The National... The post Inside Toronto’s Co-op Housing Movement with Celia Chandler of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Jonathan Gitlin, President and Chief Executive Officer at RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust. Topics covered include: The importance of diversifying portfolios in commercial real estate Construction challenges and rising costs in real estate The disconnect between market valuation... The post How to Stay Ahead in Today’s Real Estate Market with Jonathan Gitlin of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Chris Ballard, Chief Executive Officer of Passive House Canada. Topics covered include: How passive houses reduce energy usage The financial benefits of passive house buildings Why companies must accelerate the adoption of sustainable building practices The future of... The post How Passive Housing Drives a Sustainable Future with Chris Ballard of Passive House Canada appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Mark Kenney, President and Chief Executive Officer at CAPREIT. Topics covered include: The truth about affordability in Canada’s rental market How to address the housing crisis in Canada Strategies for value creation in Canada’s apartment sector Media’s influence... The post The Real Story of Affordability in Canada’s Rental Market with Mark Kenney of CAPREIT appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Antonia Botero, Principal at MADDPROJECT. Topics covered include: Office to residential conversions challenges and opportunities The financial and architectural aspects of development Cost considerations and factors for successful office conversions Zoning legislation and tax credit programs More about... The post Transforming Commercial Spaces into Homes with Antonia Botero of MADDPROJECT appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Brian Rosen, President and CEO of Colliers. Topics covered include: Colliers’ strategic expansion beyond brokerage The impact of COVID-19 on Canada’s commercial real estate market Challenges in valuing assets amid market uncertainty The rising interest in real estate... The post From REIT Privatization to Asset Valuation with Brian Rosen of Colliers appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Kim Petrin, Deputy City Manager of Urban Planning and Economy for the City of Edmonton. Topics covered include: Edmonton’s success in attracting industrial and logistics investment The future of development in Edmonton Automation and innovation in Edmonton’s real... The post Shaping the Future of Urban Development with Kim Petrin of the City of Edmonton appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Brady Welch, Founding Partner of Slate Asset Management. Topics covered include: The four pillars of business in real estate investment Insights into asset classes and market dynamics The future of office space Real estate investments during downturns The... The post The 4 Pillars of Real Estate Success with Brady Welch of Slate Asset Manage appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Rob Murchison, Co-founder of Intelligent Buildings. Topics covered include: Addressing technology debt in commercial buildings How data and technology drive sustainable real estate Unlocking cost reduction and decarbonization in commercial buildings Sustainability as a profitable business strategy The... The post How Tech Innovations Shape the Future of Commercial Real Estate with Rob Murchison of Intelligent Buildings appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.