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When to Sell vs Hold Commercial Property
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When to Sell vs Hold Commercial Property

A framework for the most consequential decision commercial property owners make — with an honest look at both sides.

December 19, 2024Read Article →
How to Sell Commercial Property Confidentially
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How to Sell Commercial Property Confidentially

Why confidential processes outperform public listings for most commercial owners — and how to run one effectively.

December 9, 2024Read Article →
What Determines Commercial Property Value?
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What Determines Commercial Property Value?

The five factors that most influence commercial property pricing — and how Lucero approaches valuation.

November 14, 2024Read Article →
Off-Market vs Public Listing: Which is Right for Your Property?
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Off-Market vs Public Listing: Which is Right for Your Property?

A practical framework for deciding whether to sell confidentially or take your property to the open market.

September 9, 2024Read Article →
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How to Buy Commercial Property in Ontario
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How to Buy Commercial Property in Ontario

A step-by-step guide to buying commercial property in Ontario — from acquisition criteria to closing.

November 27, 2024Read Article →
What to Check Before Buying Industrial Property
Buying

What to Check Before Buying Industrial Property

Six due diligence areas that determine whether an industrial building works for your use and your balance sheet.

August 31, 2024Read Article →
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How to Lease Commercial Space Faster
Leasing

How to Lease Commercial Space Faster

Why most commercial vacancies sit too long — and the landlord decisions that change that.

November 19, 2024Read Article →
How to Price Retail or Office Space
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How to Price Retail or Office Space

The inputs that determine retail and office asking rent — and the landlord mistakes that cost deals.

November 9, 2024Read Article →
How to Find Retail Space in Mississauga
Leasing

How to Find Retail Space in Mississauga

Mississauga's retail landscape explained — the corridors, the formats and how to find space before it gets listed.

October 27, 2024Read Article →
What Landlords Need Before Going to Market
Leasing

What Landlords Need Before Going to Market

The documentation, decisions and positioning work that separates a fast lease-up from a prolonged vacancy.

October 14, 2024Read Article →
Office Relocation Checklist
Leasing

Office Relocation Checklist

Every decision an occupier needs to make before, during and after an office move — in the right sequence.

October 4, 2024Read Article →
How to Compare Industrial Lease Options
Leasing

How to Compare Industrial Lease Options

Net rent is only part of the story. Here is how to compare industrial lease proposals on a like-for-like basis.

September 21, 2024Read Article →
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Commercial Real Estate Feasibility Analysis in Ontario
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Commercial Real Estate Feasibility Analysis in Ontario

The key inputs, the residual land test, and the metrics that determine whether a development or investment project makes sense.

January 7, 2025Read Article →
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GTA Industrial Market Outlook 2025
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GTA Industrial Market Outlook 2025

Vacancy trends, net rent, absorption and what buyers, sellers and tenants should expect across GTA industrial submarkets in 2025.

January 14, 2025Read Article →
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Ontario & Alberta Market Intelligence.

Industrial · Ontario · Q1 2025
GTA Industrial Market — Q1 2025 Update

Vacancy approaching zero in Toronto city core. Prime rents $35–$42/SF. Brampton and Mississauga leading in absorption. Durham Region emerging as cost-sensitive alternative.

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Industrial · Alberta · Q1 2025
Alberta Industrial Market — Q1 2025 Update

Calgary SE/NE vacancy sub-3%. Edmonton tracking below 5%. Alberta's tax advantage and available land continue to attract national and international industrial users.

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Land · Ontario · Active
Ontario Employment Land — Current Conditions

Simcoe County and Durham Region offering meaningful GTA discounts. Markham and Vaughan land values still elevated. Hamilton land pricing at multi-decade relative value.

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