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October 22, 2025
Federal government ends coworking deal with LAUFT
The federal government ended a $13.8 million contract with coworking startup LAUFT just months after the company opened its first site in Gatineau. LAUFT says it invested $2.5 million in the project and had to lay off approximately 15 staff members after the deal ended in September.
October 22, 2025
Calgary office tower falls into receivership again
Timbercreek Financial Corp. has moved to place Stephen Avenue Place, a 40-storey office tower in downtown Calgary, under receivership for the second time in two years.
October 22, 2025
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October 22, 2025
Bayes: UK commercial real estate lending surges driven by banks and development finance
New lending for commercial real estate in the first half of 2025 was 33% up on the same period last year, according to the latest six-monthly report from London's Bayes Business School.
October 20, 2025
Prognosis starts to improve for Toronto’s office market
The gap between the vacancy and availability rates in Toronto’s office market has narrowed back to pre-COVID averages, a promising sign of stabilization.
October 20, 2025
Mistral AI to set up future headquarters in Marcadet-Belvédère building
The rumor had been circulating for a few weeks, and was confirmed to Maddyness last Friday by the French flagship in artificial intelligence: Mistral AI will set up its new headquarters in the 18th arrondissement of Paris in early 2026. According to our information, confirmed by the French decacorne, the company headed by Arthur Mensch will take up around 10,000 m² of space in the Marcadet-Belvédère building, owned by Icawood.
October 17, 2025
Edmonton’s labour pool grows the fastest among major markets in Canada
On the surface, the latest Edmonton jobs report shows strength, but the stubborn unemployment rate amid population growth signals trouble for the labour market.
October 16, 2025
Calgary’s labour market struggles with oversupply and wage stagnation
The latest Calgary jobs report paints a challenging picture for the local economy, with implications beyond employment statistics.
October 16, 2025
Vancouver’s office-using employment trends downward, dragged by tech sector challenges
Roughly 18,000 jobs were added to Vancouver’s metropolitan market over the past year, a 1.1% increase, according to Statistics Canada's latest release published last week.
October 16, 2025
Colliers expands California industrial team; JLL appoints five to North American development group; Cushman hires director in Texas
Colliers expands California industrial team; JLL appoints five to North American development group; Cushman hires director in Texas
October 16, 2025
Nation risks disturbing social peace if more housing isn't built, developer says
Real estate developers can play a crucial role in helping solve the growing issue of homelessness, a major Canadian developer said.
October 16, 2025
Multifamily construction remains robust in the Fraser Valley, but market conditions have shifted
The Fraser Valley has experienced substantial growth in recent years, driven by a robust office development cycle and a surge in industrial construction prompted by evolving consumer behaviours during the pandemic. With inventory now replenished, developers have scaled back construction in the commercial sector; however, residential development continues, albeit under increasing pressure.
October 15, 2025
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October 15, 2025
Conversion may offer a leg up to green certification
For years, sustainability certifications such as LEED and BREEAM have primarily focused on the emissions generated during a building’s use through heating, cooling, lighting and other energy demands, known as operational carbon. These emissions, which accumulate over time, can be mitigated through the implementation of energy-efficient systems and the integration of renewable energy sources, which have been the main focus of sustainability certifications until recently.
October 13, 2025
Investor sees bargains in Calgary office market
Brock Rogerson, who is showing his faith in the Calgary office market with his recent investments there, said he's shopping for more.
October 9, 2025
Nvidia signs lease at new Toronto office tower
The developer of Portland Commons said it completed leases with global chipmaker Nvidia and one of Canada's largest privately held companies at the new office complex in downtown Toronto.
October 9, 2025
KingSett bets on downtown Toronto office revival
KingSett Capital has acquired a high-vacancy, 20-storey office tower in downtown Toronto as the private equity real estate firm looks to increase occupancy at the more than half-empty building.
October 9, 2025
Three Morguard office properties to serve as testing centres for advanced building technology
Morguard said it formed a Living Lab partnership with Nokia Canada and Canada’s Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks, or CENGN, to open Smart Building Living Labs in three Morguard-owned office buildings in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa.
October 9, 2025
Change is in the air: What's on the minds of the world's real estate investors
There was a tangible sense the commercial property industry isn't just ready for better times but witnessing them at this year's Expo Real conference in Munich. It was boosted no doubt by an increase in delegates and almost chaotically busy scenes at the leading brokerage's stands.
October 8, 2025
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