March 2015

Identifying the classification of commercial office buildings

When searching for a commercial real estate investment in Niagara and Hamilton, it is beneficial to have an understanding of the classifications of office buildings in the commercial office market. This will help you to properly identify your needs to your commercial real estate agent. Office buildings can be classified as either Class A, Class B, or Class C building. It is important to understand that...

The difference between usable and rentable square feet

When looking at commercial real estate in Niagara and Hamilton, you'll eventually encounter the question of usable or rentable square feet. If you're making a commercial investment, you know the value of income producing properties in the commercial real estate market and will be looking to expand your real estate portfolio. If you are not investing, you may be examining the commercial office market and...

Understanding commercial real estate metrics

Investing in commercial real estate can be a great way to balance your real estate portfolio, especially if you are more accustomed to buying residential properties. Investing in the commercial sector can be lucrative core investments. It can offer sustainable additional income and gives you a level of control in what you’re investing in. In order to understand commercial real estate investments, you...

A new solution for the Canadian Motor Speedway

Back in February, I addressed the current state of the Canadian Motor Speedway (CMS). The timing was perfect because on Monday March 9, 2015 there was a exciting update in the project. As I previously mentioned, the largest delay in the process has been establishing infrastructures and deciding you would be footing the bill. The solution to the issue of Bowen Road and the QEW may finally have been...

Finding the best location for a commercial investment

Now is the time for commercial investments, but how do you find the perfect community for commercial development? How can you tell which communities have the best commercial investment potential? When talking about real estate, “location, location, location” is true for both residential and commercial properties. There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a location. Here are a few...

Niagara shares the world stage during the Pan Am Games

Images from www.Toronto2015.org The 2015 Pan Am Games, also known as TO2015, is a major international multi-sport event, to be held in the GTA, Hamilton, and Niagara in July. Although the focus of the games will be on Toronto, rowing, kayaking, and canoeing, are being hosted in the Niagara Region and the games have already begun to have a positive impact on the local economy. Infrastructure from the...

Brownfield opportunities in Welland

City of Welland Community Improvement Plans (CIP) provide a variety of financial incentive programs to encourage redevelopment in key areas. As part of an ongoing series, I will be assessing the CIPs of specific areas within the Greater Horseshoe. The focus of CIPs in the City of Welland is the development and redevelopment of Brownfields. The City of Welland has a strong industrial background and...

Exciting investment potential in Burlington Waterfront

Image from Delta Hotels The City of Burlington, Ontario has been ranked one of the best places to live in Canada and its downtown waterfront is vibrant area of the city. Developers are looking to invest in growing the network of waterfront properties. The area provides close proximity to the 400 Highway series, international airports and the GO train network and offers spectacular views for both...

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