Last fall, I completed a co-op term with Turner Drake & Partners as a Real Estate Analyst. Throughout the term, I was introduced to several facets of real estate and quickly realized the experience would be broader than I initially expected.

In commercial real estate, few concepts generate as much intrigue—and misunderstanding—as the “off-market deal.” To many investors, these transactions represent the holy grail: exclusive opportunities, limited competition, and superior pricing. But in practice, the reality is far more nuanced.

Global affairs have dominated the media of late, but the challenge of rising living costs continues to shape domestic politics. It is particularly evident at the local level this time of year. If you own real estate in Nova Scotia, last month you received your updated property assessment, and at this point your local municipal council is likely deep in the throes of setting their budget and tax rates.

On October 20th, housing providers, policymakers, funders, and community partners gathered for the fourth annual Housing Symposium, hosted by United Way Halifax and the Nova Scotia Non-Profit Housing Association.

A critical look at how Economic Impact Analyses can mislead, and why not all “positive outcomes” are truly beneficial.

New Brunswick stands out as the only province in Atlantic Canada that recorded a net positive inflow of interprovincial migrants in Q1 2024, gaining 1,627 new residents. In contrast, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador experienced a net loss of residents to other provinces, losing 195, 19, and 95 people respectively.

Recently, I was speaking to a friend who had been looking for an apartment in Halifax. She shared her experience of the difficulty she went through to finally secure a one-bedroom apartment for about $2,500 on the peninsula. She mentioned how sub-leasing wasn’t a thing anymore because landlords now have hordes of people on waiting lists.

As a leading real estate consultancy firm with a deep-rooted commitment to providing comprehensive market insights, Turner Drake & Partners (TDP) invests a significant amount of time and resources collecting market data for office and warehouse space in the Atlantic Provinces.