Market Snapshot GROUP - PRIVATE CAPITAL INVESTMENT COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL - Q1 2018
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Investment in the Canadian commercial real estate market is surging due to strong market fundamentals, immigration, and a low interest rate environment. These broader trends paired with focused events of the quarter illustrate the current state of the market and help determine where it is heading. Ongoing changes in the market will continue to affect the commercial real estate industry, influencing both trends and valuations. What has happened since January 1st? Regulatory, policy and political events that occurred in Q1 2018 will continue to shape the market throughout the year, presenting opportunities or risks to investors. Toronto City The Ontario Council voted to minimum wage reduce property was increased to taxes by 50% $14/hour (set to for creative and be increased to cultural hubs $15 by 2019) This incentive will encourage There were mixed feelings landlords to lease to tenants regarding this policy change, in creative industries that have as some argue it will lead to been previously priced out of increased spending and spur the market. growth, while others argue employers will pull back on benefits and part-time jobs in order to improve profit margins. Finishing up Doug Ford won the 8th Inning the race for of NAFTA PC leader Negotiations Doug Ford and his late brother Rob Ford supported The U.S. dropped its harshest the Scarborough subway demand for 50% U.S. extension. Doug Ford currently content on Canadian and supports the Relief Line but Mexican automobile exports criticizes Sheppard, Finch – a measure that would have West and Eglinton LRT disrupted supply chains measures. On June 7th, Ford and sent ripples throughout will go head to head with the manufacturing sector. Kathleen Wynne (Liberal), Negotiations and the possibility Andrea Horvath (NDP) and Mike of the dissolution of NAFTA Schreiner (Green) for the 2018 will continue into Q2 2018, Ontario provincial election. pending further discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump.
The City of Toronto CAD dollar worth increased its $0.78 as of March development charges 31, 2018 DC charges increased in response to Uncertainty surrounding NAFTA unprecedented price growth supported negotiations has further weakened by strong immigration, land scarcity and the Canadian dollar, decreasing a low interest rate environment. The DC 2% since January 1, 2018. 2018 study is currently under review and will lead to higher DC charges by the end of 2018. Real Estate Investment Trends in 2018 Emerging Technologies Investment in Land Technology will play a role in transforming Overtaking Built Assets production systems, consequently changing the way our buildings are As record high prices cannot achieve enough designed and transactions are executed. yield based on cash flow projections for built Emerging technologies in real estate assets, land sales will be the highest traded include artificial intelligence, drones, asset class as investors must now take on blockchain, robotics and automation. a development perspective. Steady Retail Demand for Flexible, E-Commerce Performance High-Efficiency Space E-commerce continues to gain traction and The collaborative economy is redefining how pose an increasing threat to physical stores. space is designed and utilized, allowing for According to eMarketer, E-commerce will co-working spaces and other short-term uses. account for 9% of total Canadian retail sales The benefits of high-efficiency space in 2018 – an increase from 7.5% the allow for costs savings in an increasingly previous year. pricier market.
The Market The Canadian economy has Uncertainty surrounding housing adjusted since 2015 when lower market imbalances and U.S. trade oil and commodity prices played a relations will remain throughout Outlook hand in dropping the GDP growth rate to just under 1%. Largely due to fiscal and monetary stimulus, 2018. Previous and impending interest rate hikes are likely to slow spending. Rising interest rates stronger consumer demand and spiked bond yields over the course housing activity, the GDP growth of the quarter but overall remained rate rebounded to 3.0% in 2017 unchanged from the beginning of and is projected to slow to a more the year. sustainable pace of 2.3% in 2018. Overview of the Canadian Economy Overview of of Overview thetheCanadian Canadian Economy Economy $2,050 Overview of the Canadian Economy 9.0% $2,050 $2,050 9.0% 9.0% $2,000 8.0% $2,000 $2,000 8.0% 8.0% $1,950 $1,950 7.0% 7.0% $1,950 6.27% 6.27% 7.0% $1,900 $1,900 6.27% 6.0% 6.0% PERCENTAGE $1,900 6.0% (Billions) $1,850 5.0% (Billions) BILLIONS $1,850 5.0% (Billions) $1,800 4.0% $1,850 5.0% $1,800 $1,750 3.0% 4.0% $1,800 $1,700 2.30% 2.0% 4.0% $1,750 1.79% 3.0% $1,750 $1,650 2.30% 1.0% 3.0% $1,700 $1,600 2.30% 0.0% 2.0% $1,700 2014 2015 2016 2017* 2018* 1.79% 2019* 2020* 2021* 2022* 2.0% $1,650 1.79% 1.0% $1,650 GDP GDP Growth Rate (from previous year) Unemployment Rate Inflation 1.0% $1,600 0.0% $1,600 0.0% 2014 2015 2016 2017* 2018* 2019* 2020* 2021* 2022* 2014 2015 2016 2017* YEAR 2018* 2019* 2020* 2021* 2022* GDP GDP Growth Rate (from previous year) Unemployment Rate Inflation *projected GDP GDP Growth Rate (from previous year) Unemployment Rate Inflation The BankTheofBank Canada’s Benchmark of Canada's Bond Benchmark Bond Yields Yields - Q1 2018– Q1 2018 2.40% 2.35% 2.30% 2.25% PERCENTAGE 2.20% The Bank of Canada's Benchmark Bond Yields - Q1 2018 2.15% The Bank of Canada's Benchmark Bond Yields - Q1 2018 0.024 2.10% 2.08% 2.09% 0.0209 0.0208 0.024 2.05% 0.0235 2.00% 0.0235 0.023 1.95% 1.96% 0.0196 0.023 1.90% 0.0225 1.89% 0.0189 0.0225 1.85% 0.022 2-Jan 9-Jan 16-Jan 23-Jan 30-Jan 6-Feb 13-Feb 20-Feb 27-Feb 6-Mar 13-Mar 20-Mar 27-Mar 0.022 DATE 0.0215 5 Year Bond Yield 10 Year Bond Yield 0.0215 0.021 Sources: International Monetary Fund, IMF Country Focus; Bank of Canada 0.021 0.0208 0.0209 0.0205 0.0209
Canadian Immigration Immigration promotes GDP growth, offsets an aging population and contributes to a This buzz will likely continue as skilled labour force – all of which support a stable macroeconomic environment, Canada will be welcoming nearly encourate investment, and increases the one million immigrants over the demand for space. next three years. The large influx of immigrants is a contributing factor to the real estate market’s sustained surge of activity and record-breaking price growth. Between the 2011 to 2016 period, Ontario attracted 39% of Canada’s 1.2 million immigrants – a total of 472,170 people. An estimated 75.6% of Ontario’s immigrants settled in Toronto Census Metropolitan Area – representing 29% of all Canadian immigrants. = 10,000 Immigrants = 2018 - 310,000 = 2019 - 330,000 = 2020 - 340,000
Immigration Nearly 30% of all Canadian immigrants Statistics (2011 – 2016) settled in Toronto CMA Of the 1.2 million immigrants who entered Canada, 39% settled in Ontario 75% of Ontario’s immigrants settled in Toronto Ontario British Columbia Alberta Quebec Rest of Canada Education Of recent immigrants 52.1% have a bachelor’s degree Immigrants contribute to Canada’s economy by or higher* bringing their skills and high levels of educational attainment. Over half of recent immigrants have a bachelor’s degree or higher, as compared to just under one-quarter of the Canadian- born population. Recent immigrants are even more likely to hold graduate degrees, with 16.7% Of recent immigrants having completed a master’s degree or doctorate, compared to 5.0% of Canadians. 16.7% have a master’s degree or doctorate* Sources: Ontario Ministry of Finance, Statistics Canada *2016 Census: Ages 25-64
Focusing on the GTA Finishing up the first quarter of 2018, the total number of transactions fell from 598 in Q1 2017 to 556, all while Investment Property investment increased significantly. The total dollar volume for each asset class Sales for Q1 2018 increased year-over-year for Q1 2018, with the exception of the hotel sector. Office was the leading sector in investment, overtaking residential land this quarter. This was due to the GTA Total Investment property 50% interest sale of the Bay Adelaide sales volumes in Q1 2018 reached Centre for $850M*. $5.6 billion, a 22.4% *See Notable Transactions for more details increase in capital flows from the same quarter the previous year Quarterly Investment Comparison by Class* Q1 2018 Q1 2017 *Inclusive of transactions above $1M Source: Altus Group
Private Capital Investment Group Investment Transactions of Q1 2018 Sold Sold ADDRESS: 2881 Dundas Street West, Toronto ADDRESS: 1781-1783 Avenue Road, Toronto ADVISORS: Greg Peacock, Dayma Itamunoala ADVISORS: David Williams, Rob Walkowiak, George Siotas, David Hoffman SOLD FOR: $8.6M SOLD FOR: $4.75M 15,181 SF | 0.147 ACRES 5,308 SF | 0.08 ACRES Listings ADDRESS: ADDRESS: 20 Leslie Street, Toronto 391 Victoria Avenue North, Hamilton Executive Summary 49,996 SF | 0.97 ACRES Colliers International (the “Advisors”) have been retained on an exclusive basis by Invar Building Corporation (“Invar” or the “Vendor”) to offer for sale a 100% freehold interest in 1840 and 1842 Clements Road, Pickering, Ontario, Canada (“The Property”). 240,626 SF | 7.85 ACRES Investment opportunity with The Property is a multi-tenant building that is 92% occupied by two tenants with a weighted average remaining lease term of 4.1 years. This Property is strategically located in an established industrial sector home to many companies of various industries. The Property is comprised of two separate units totaling 170,302 square feet including a two storey office component of 13,867 Repositioning opportunity square feet. The building was built in 1990 and expanded in 2001. Given the prime location, industrial based tenants benefit from being in both an established industrial neighbourhood and being in close proximity to Highway 401, the Pickering GO Train Station and the CN Train Station as well as a solid residential base. long-term development potential The Property is offered on a free and clear basis, providing an exceptional opportunity for investors to secure new mortgage financing at interest rates which continue to be near all-time lows and will benefit from positive leveraged and enhanced returns. ADDRESS: ADDRESS: 1840-1842 Clements Road, Pickering 636-646 Danforth Road, Toronto 170,302 SF | 7.02 ACRES 5,170 SF (GROUND FLOOR), Multi-tenant industrial investment 8 RENTAL APARTMENTS (2ND FLOOR) 0.48 ACRES Value-add retail opportunity ADDRESS: ADDRESS: 28 & 36 Halton Street, Toronto 595 Arthur Street West, Thunder Bay 21,368 SF | 0.6 ACRES Repositioning with development 27,315 SF | 2.2 ACRES opportunity Value-add opportunity through vacancy lease up
Notable Transactions Residential Land 800 Hydro Road, Mississauga – $275M The Ontario Power Generation sold their former coal-fired hydro plant measuring nearly 177 acres for $274,770,000, representing a price per acre of $1,555,167. The province of Ontario, OPG and the City of Mississauga developed a vision for the site called the “Inspiration Lakeview Master Plan” – a mixed-use community with residential, employment and parkland space. Residential Land Seaton Lands, Pickering - $157M Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation is selling off bundles of the Seaton Lands – a 3,100 acre urban development project. At the end of Q1, approximately 397 acres of land was sold to Mattamy Homes for $156,670,176.60. This represented a price per acre of $394,238. Office The Bay Adelaide Centre, Toronto - $850M Brookfield Properties sold a 50.0% interest share of the Bay Adelaide Centre to foreign investor, Dadco Investments. The sale price of $850 million represents an adjusted price per square foot of $767, approximately 10% higher than the Downtown Core’s Q1 2018 average of $699 for office properties. Industrial American Business Park, Mississauga- $90.6M Cominar REIT’s sale of 3355 – 6300 American Drive to KingSett Capital was the largest industrial transaction of the quarter in terms of sale price and total square feet. The business park totaling approximately 552,675 square feet closed for $90.6 million, representing a PSF of $164. Retail Dixie Outlet Mall, Mississauga – $181M Sold as part of Cominar REIT’s $1.14 billion portfolio to Slate Asset Management, the Dixie Outlet Mall closed for $180,908,000. The regional shopping centre measures approximately 420,000 square feet, representing a price per square foot of $432. This was the largest retail transaction of the quarter in terms of purchase price and square footage. Multifamily 35 Valley Woods Road, North York – $51.9M This was the largest multifamily transaction of the quarter in terms of sale price and total number of units. The townhouse complex was sold to Realstar Group for $51.9 million, representing $384,444 per unit. *Choice Properties REIT acquired CREIT for $6B Choice Properties REIT will acquire all of CREIT’s assets and assume all its liabilities, including long-term debt and residual liabilities. This merger will form Canada’s largest REIT with an enterprise value of $16 billion. The resulting enterprise will have a diversified portfolio of 752 properties with 69 million square feet of gross leasable area. *Blackstone Announces Acquisition of PIRET for $3.8B Blackstone Property Partners will acquire Canada’s Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust in an all-cash transaction valued at $3.8 billion - $8.10 per unit. Completion of the transaction is expected to occur sometime in Q2 2018. PIRET exclusively invests in industrial properties. *Mergers & Acquisitions Sources: Choice Properties REIT, Bisnow Toronto
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