Navigating Higher Interest Rates and Inflation: Impacts on Canadian Commercial Real Estate

Contact Us Navigating Higher Interest Rates & Inflation: Impacts on Canadian Commercial Real Estate The Canadian commercial real estate sector, traditionally a haven for investors seeking stable rental income and property appreciation, faces considerable hurdles due to escalating interest rates and inflation. In this article, we will delve into the far-reaching ramifications of these economic […]

Can You Use Office Space for Retail?

Contact Us Can You Use Office Space for Retail? Competition today is fierce, and businesses are always on the lookout for ways to reduce operating expenses and create larger profit margins. Because the cost of owning or leasing a commercial property is usually a significant part of any business’s monthly expenses, the question will naturally […]

Do Commercial Renters Pay Property Tax?

Contact Us Do Commercial Renters Pay Property Tax? In the late 18th century, Benjamin Franklin famously wrote that in life “nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” He was right. So do commercial renters pay property taxes in Ontario (and around the world)? You bet they do! While the tax provisions […]

Can I Live in a Commercial Space?

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How to Qualify For a Commercial Real Estate Loan

Contact Us How to Qualify For a Commercial Real Estate Loan   Businesses that are in search of commercial property have some very important choices to make early on. Depending on the type of company and its actual space and location requirements, business owners have to first decide if they want to lease or buy […]

Merkburn Holdings Limited welcomes Matthew J. Schultz

Contact Us Merkburn Holdings Limited Welcomes Matthew J. Schultz Merkburn is pleased to welcome Matt Schultz to our management team!  In the role of General Manager, Matt will be overseeing much of the real estate operations of Merkburn.  Merkburn owns and manages just over 800,000 sq.ft. of commercial real estate.  Matt has extensive experience with […]

How to Rent Commercial Office Space

Contact Us How to Rent Commercial Office Space Renting Commercial Office Space Businesses come in all shapes and sizes.  Some are large international enterprises with a sprawling global clientele, and others are small or medium-sized, with only a few employees and a customer base much closer to home.  No matter the size of your company, […]

Why Use A Coworking Space

Contact Us Why Use A Coworking Space The concept of companies renting office space in which to work is a familiar one. It has been the norm for most of the last century. However, over the last 20 years an alternative concept – that of coworking spaces – has grown steadily in popularity. Envisioned as […]

How Long Does it Take to Sign a Commercial Lease?

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Contact Us How Long Does It Take To Sign A Commercial Lease?   In some ways, finding an ideal new commercial space for rent in Ottawa can be similar to finding a new place to live. While you may be motivated and ready to move your business to another location at a moment’s notice, it’s important to […]

Commercial Real Estate: Is Renting the Best Option?

Contact Us Commercial Real Estate: Is Renting The Best Option?   No matter where you live or what you do for a living, the cost of rent will always be one of the biggest elements in any budget. This is true for residential and commercial renters alike, and the high prices only pose more of […]