Toronto Real Estate Board Commercial Division Members reported a combined 445,501 square feet of leased industrial, commercial and office space through the TorontoMLS® system in October 2011 – down by a third compared to October 2010. Of the total space leased, industrial property types accounted for 371,755 square feet – down 31 per cent compared to October 2010.
The average lease rate for industrial space in October 2011 was $4.40 per square foot net – 15 per cent lower compared to Oct....

Last month, TREB Commercial Members reported 658,167 square feet of leased space, down 9.2 per cent from the 724,590 leased square feet recorded in July of 2010.
"While the amount of leased space was down compared to last year, activity remained well-above what was experienced during the recession. By all accounts businesses are expecting their sales books to expand and, as a result, growth in business investment, including in real estate, should continue as well," Toronto Real Estate Board Com....

Your temperament for risk determines, to a large degree, how much you'll earn on your investment. For those who want a minimal-risk investment, an all-cash purchase of a property with a long-term tenant (such as a pharmacy chain) would be a sound choice, says David Bickell, Broker Associate with RE/MAX Real Estate Groups.  Such properties would include leases for 15 to 25 years so the investor can enjoy a long, unleveraged return in the 7.5 to 8.25 percent range.
If an investor is willing to t....

If you’re thinking about investing in commercial real estate, always keep in mind the "five P’s":
Prior planning prevents poor performance. Most people who invest in rental or commercial real estate don’t spend near enough time thinking about what their intent is and what they expect, nor do they do enough research to help ensure a successful venture.
To help you determine which commercial sector - and ultimately, which specific property - to invest in, it is helfpful to consider these t....