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The Cross-Border CRE System™: Revolutionizing Apartment Development Investments
At SVN Rock Advisors, we understand that apartment developers thrive in environments where confidence meets opportunity. That’s why we’ve created The Cross-Border CRE System™, a seamless process that connects Canadian developers to opportunities in the vast North...
Parking Considerations for Purpose-Built Rentals: What Developers Need to Know
As Canadian municipalities continue to rethink parking requirements for new developments, parking still plays a pivotal role in the success of purpose-built rental projects. For developers, getting the parking strategy right can make or break the project’s viability....
The Single Biggest Mistake Developers Make During an Apartment Lease-Up
The lease-up phase is one of the most critical times for any apartment development. It’s the final hurdle between a developer and a successful, cash flowing property. While there’s a lot of focus on marketing campaigns, model units, and community events during this...
A Family Affair – Control & Ownership for Multigenerational Family Real Estate
Managing a multi-unit property sounds like a straightforward path to wealth, but when it's shared among numerous heirs across generations, it becomes anything but simple. As founders pass away, their legacy of buildings often falls into the hands of second and...
Safeguarding Your Investment
The true value of your apartment building is determined by market forces, not by a broker’s promises. Factors such as supply and demand, rental income, cap rates, location, and investor trends play a crucial role in establishing your property’s worth. While some...
Free Rent is Your Enemy
Why Offering Free Rent During Lease-up Can Hurt Your Investment: A Better Approach for Apartment DevelopersWe've noticed a growing trend among apartment developers—offering "one month free rent" to attract more tenants and boost lease-up activity. While this might...
Boosting Apartment Rents with High-Value Amenities
When designing your apartment building, your target renter's arrival experience is crucial in driving higher rents. Which of these two buildings do you think is attaining more rent?: The Four Factors that Drive Rent are: Location Unit Design & Size...
Raising Money for Your Apartment Development Project
In this evolving economic climate, we acknowledge that financing deals has become significantly more challenging. However, at SVN Rock Advisors we have the connections to help you access financial resources. One of our favourite ways to structure the deal so that the...