Alex Manojlovich’s Weekly Market Report: Hamilton LRT construction to begin in 2024
The largest transaction in Hamilton this week was for this office building at 630 Main St. E.
This week witnessed a decent volume of deals. Hamilton was the top performer, while Brantford was a rare no-show.
The volume of transactions has been objectively healthy so far. However, it will be interesting to monitor the ripple effects caused by the Bank of Canada‘s latest rate increase.
This week, the area’s largest transaction was for an unaddressed property on Dobbie Dr. in Cambridge. The vacant industrial land parcel sold for $5.64 million (approximately $1 million/acre).
The largest transaction in Hamilton was for an office building at 630 Main St. E., which traded for $4.7 million ($243/ sq.ft). It’s a good price considering the asset class and location.
In the news, the Hamilton LRT process is underway, there are updates on several Hamilton development projects, GHA residential rental rates are rising quickly, and Toronto is increasing development charges by 46%.
The GHA Sales Transaction Database offers you this week’s CRE transaction activity.
News Headlines
Procurement process for LRT to start later this year, construction in 2024
CBC News, July 18, 2022
Two LiUNA towers to remake Hamilton skyline
Daily Commercial News, July 18, 2022
Condo development flattened by fire will go ahead as planned
The Hamilton Spectator, July 19, 2022
Winona builder appeals towering LiUNA Gardens plan to OLT
The Hamilton Spectator, July 18, 2022
New Horizon Development Group’s Stoney Creek tower plan headed to OLT
The Hamilton Spectator, July 19, 2022
Two-way Main St conversion part of Hamilton LRT design talks
The Hamilton Spectator, July 19, 2022
Barton St. parking lot could become vibrant residential infill
The Bay Observer, July 21, 2022
Mayor backs museum at waterfront
The Hamilton Spectator, July 20, 2022
Evolving Workforces: Scoring Tech Talent 2022 — North American Report
CBRE, July 2022
GTA condo rents climb at fastest pace on record
BNN Bloomberg, July 19, 2022
Toronto condo sellers turn to rental market
The Globe & Mail, July 20, 2022
Toronto council hikes development charges 46%
The Globe & Mail, July 19, 2022
BMO: BoC’s 1% point rate hike, a hammer to housing market
The Globe & Mail, July 18, 2022
Canada’s inflation rate hits 8.1%, but signs suggest peak is near
The Globe & Mail, July 20, 2022