Exploring Canadian Multifamily Trends and Rosefellow's Laval Developments
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Sandy MacKay

Exploring Canadian Multifamily Trends and Rosefellow's Laval Developments

E28 • May 28, 2025 • 8 mins

In this episode, Sandy MacKay provides an overview of recent updates in the Canadian multifamily real estate market, exploring international investment trends and their influence on the sector. He examines the emergence of real estate development trusts (REDTs) in British Columbia, highlighting case studies of Anthem Properties and Pure Multi-Family Group's successes. Sandy also delves into Rosefellow's acquisition and plans for an industrial development in Laval, emphasizing their focus on sustainability and its impact on the local economy. The episode concludes with closing remarks, offering insights into these key developments and their implications for the industry.

Key Points

  • A Singapore sovereign wealth fund and a Canadian multifamily landlord have acquired a residential REIT for four billion dollars, demonstrating strong international interest in Canadian multifamily properties.
  • Real estate development trusts (REDTs) are allowing individual investors to finance large-scale projects, opening up new investment opportunities but also carrying significant risks.
  • Montreal-based developer Rosefellow is transforming a retail center in Laval into a state-of-the-art industrial complex, emphasizing sustainability and aiming for LEED Silver certification.
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