The right building changes everything that comes after.

Almost everything about it. Financing usually needs a larger down payment and shorter amortization. Due diligence covers zoning compliance, environmental history, existing leases, and the actual condition of the building systems rather than a standard home inspection.

Timelines are longer, conditions periods are longer, and there's more back and forth with lawyers, lenders, and often the municipality. We'll map out what your specific deal will require before you're in it.

Depends on how long you'll be there, what your capital is doing elsewhere, and whether the building suits how the business might change.

Owning builds an asset and locks your occupancy cost. Leasing keeps you flexible and keeps cash in the business. There's a real answer for your situation and we'll run it with you honestly, including when the answer is keep leasing.

With a conversation about what you're actually selling. The business itself, the building, both, or the business while you keep the building as an income property.

These sales usually involve an accountant and a lawyer alongside us, and often need to stay quiet so staff and customers don't hear before you're ready. We can start early and move at whatever pace you need.

Yes. Leasing is a big part of what we do, on both sides.

If you own space, we'll market it and help you assess who's applying. If you're looking for space, we'll show you what's available including the places that haven't gone onto the market yet.

Differently than a house. Income producing property is largely valued on what it earns, so rent roll, expenses, vacancy, and lease terms drive the number more than comparable sales do.

Owner occupied and specialized buildings lean more on comparables and replacement cost. We'll explain which approach applies to yours and what's actually moving the number.

Our expertise is here, and we'll say so. If your deal is elsewhere in Ontario we have relationships with commercial agents in most markets and we'll connect you with someone we'd trust ourselves.

If you're buying here and selling there, or coordinating both, we can quarterback that.

Longer than residential, usually. Finding the right property can take months, especially in a small market where the right building comes up rarely.

Once you've got a deal in hand, expect thirty to ninety days of due diligence depending on financing, environmental work, and whether the municipality is involved. Closings are often set out further than residential.

Commission structures on commercial vary by deal type and whether it's a sale or a lease, and we'll put it in writing before you commit to anything.

The first conversation costs nothing, and plenty of them never turn into a transaction. We'll help however we can.