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Office tenant demand is strong in Alberta and Halifax but large eastern cities struggle to gain momentum

October 21, 2024
Contributors:
  • Scott Figler
  • Timber Shao
  • Megan Keeler
  • William Schneider
  • Graham Hyslop

Strong population growth and relative economic strength has translated into positive quarterly and year-to-date absorption for Calgary, Edmonton and Halifax. However, large eastern CDB's have struggled to gain momentum with Downtown Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto all experiencing tenant contraction on the quarter.

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Calgary office insight

Both Downtown and Suburban availability and asking net rents remained steady from Q1.     
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Montreal office insight

Sales volume and vacancy rates on the rise while job listings trend toward on-site roles.     
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Southwest Ontario office insight

Recent completions,sales activity and growingtenant interest for leasing office space stabilizes the market.     
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Vancouver office insight

Although leasing activity improves, large blocks of unoccupied space have brought overall vacancy to 10.9% across Metro Vancouver.     
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Toronto office insight

Vacancy continues to climb, but expectations of an economic rebound are driving an increase in hiring.     
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Edmonton office insight

Vacancy falls 30 bps as Edmonton market continues its hot streak.     
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Ottawa office insight

Downtown and Ottawa West diverging on absorption and vacancy as public sector in-office mandates come into effect.     

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