Real Estate

Coverage commercial, industrial and residential real estate, breaking news on land development, major projects, and trends impacting real estate in the Ottawa area.

‘Room to grow’ in the core: Industry observers say higher downtown vacancy rates not necessarily a bad thing

Non-Residential

Most analysts agree 2015 was a year of uncertainty in Ottawa’s commercial real estate sector, with a federal election and a topsy-turvy economy leaving everyone

Ottawa housing starts trend down in December: CMHC

Construction

Fewer apartment starts in December contributed to Ottawa housing starts trending down that month, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation said Monday. “A high level

Mohawk adds another Ottawa medical building to its portfolio

Non-Residential

As it promised last month, Toronto-based Mohawk Medical Properties REIT has once again added to its Ottawa portfolio. Mohawk announced Thursday it has acquired the

Alleged kickback scheme ‘not the way things are done’: Ottawa Construction Association

Construction

Allegations of lavish kickbacks in return for contracts at The Ottawa Hospital are “very isolated,” says one industry expert. By Emma Jackson. Allegations of lavish

Sandy Hill’s All Saints Church sold to local community group

Non-Residential

An Anglican Church in Sandy Hill that went up for sale last summer has been sold to a group of residents planning to turn the

Toronto-based REIT expands Ottawa portfolio with east end acquisition

Non-Residential

A Toronto-based REIT specializing in medical buildings added to its Ottawa portfolio Thursday by acquiring a building in the city’s east end. Mohawk Medical Properties

Place des Peuples development creates controversy in Gatineau

Construction

A controversial condo project in Gatineau is facing another obstacle after a nearby private school announced it would not sell part of the land planned

Ottawa home prices inch up in November: CREA

Residential

The average price of a house in Ottawa rose slightly in November, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Tuesday. The CREA said Ottawa prices were

Two of four shortlisted groups submit LeBreton Flats proposals

Construction

The Ottawa Senators’ path to a playing in a downtown arena appeared to get much easier on Tuesday. By Michael Woods. Only two of the

Zibi development begins construction with official ground-breaking

Construction

Windmill Developments officially began construction Thursday on Zibi, welcoming environmentalists and Algonquin partners to the launch of the $1.5-billion project on the banks of the