Real Estate Industry Highlights

The multi-family residential market is the most liquid, least risky class of real estate. As a result, this class of real estate is rated among the highest, safest and most favourable by lending institutions. As an alternate investment class, it provides stable, predictable cash flow from short-term leases with predictable increases.

Strong industry fundamentals include:

  • Demand far exceeds new supply in regional and urban Canadian markets
  • Historically low vacancy rates persist in most major markets in Canada
  • De-regulated rents generate increased cash flows and capital appreciation
  • Value added services allow for additional revenues previously unrecognized
  • Assets can be purchased for less than replacement cost

Why Residential Real Estate?

  • Fragmented Market
  • Stable Asset Class
  • Vacancy Rates Near Historic Lows
  • Ability to Acquire Below Replacement Cost
  • Access to Low Cost Financing
  • Excellent Hedge Against Inflation
Consistently high rate of return on capital employed.