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Our research is eclectic in nature and reflects the diversity of our work. We attempt to give clients, and potential clients, some idea of the scope of our activities by publishing research papers from time to time in our quarterly Newsletter, TDP Trends, Blogs and Market Surveys.

My University Co-op Experience by Jonah Turner

Over the past 17 weeks, my focus has been on expanding my knowledge in the realms of real estate and business in a broader context. The journey...

September 1, 2023

The Significance of SPACE

Space measurements should always be considered during lease negotiations because there are significant impacts on both the landlord and...

July 21, 2023

Planning & Economic Intelligence Grows

Turner Drake & Partners Ltd. started in 1976 with the mission to “provide solutions to real estate problems”. Initially we focused on valuation...

May 12, 2023

Valuation Concepts: A Universal Process?

I have had the opportunity to provide real estate Valuations in two different countries; U.A.E. and Canada. Now that I am a part of the Valuation Division at...

April 14, 2023

Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees…but it is made of them

There’s an old episode of the Freakonomics podcast entitled Why Are Japanese Homes Disposable?, which originally aired in...

September 13, 2022

New Figures for New Times: Rising Construction Costs in a Post-Pandemic Country

Picture this: your business is booming, clients who have held off on visiting your office over the past two years are comfortable with meeting in-person...

July 11, 2022

Who Needs Housing in Nova Scotia?

Recently, you may have come across some news coverage of a project we’ve started; from...

April 28, 2022

Measuring Up: The New BOMA Standard Method of Measurement for Retail Space

In 2010, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) released their first Standard Method of Measurement specifically designed for Retail...

March 21, 2022

Housing Costs: A Matter of Interest?

We’re all well aware of the trajectory of housing prices since the start of...

February 3, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Acquisition: What You Need to Know About Financing Your Acquisition

Carefully study your real estate needs. When budgeting, it’s important to consider...

December 15, 2021

Fall Back to Fire Safety

During the first week of November, the reminders were everywhere: “Change your...

November 22, 2021

HST Self-Supply on Rental Apartments: Challenging Some Myths

HST Self-Supply on new apartment buildings has been around for a long time...

November 3, 2021

Cold Water for Hot Markets

Boy howdy, let me tell you how tempting it is today to write another blog post...

August 24, 2021

Musings on a Twenty-Eight Year Career in Property Tax

June 28, 2021 marked the twenty-eight year anniversary of my employment at Turner Drake...

July 30, 2021

Affordable, Attainable, Available

Affordable housing has been a hot topic in recent years, and is even more so now as rental vacancy...

June 24, 2021

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