The commercial real estate in Canada is expected to grow in the coming years; as the New Year about to start in couple of months from now, several industry experts, economists, and researchers have uncovered the major trends set to dominate the realty market. From rising property values, changes in industrial absorption, tax breaks and in the retail market, there are many trends researchers predict for 2020.
Using analytics and digital to revolutionize consumer experience
Opportunities, challenges, and potential for change, the commercial real estate firms could prioritize consumer experience and make use of sophisticated technologies to identify risks, improve efficiency and rive growth.
The predicted trends are described as a combination of both positive and negative growth. For beginners, the cost of the property or land is continued to grow along with few other parameters, such as emergence of new consumer demographic and looming economic downturn. There could be scope for new tech usages as well as changing buyer preferences in the real estate market.
Capital flow to increase
The commercial realty sector would witness a healthy capital flow as witnessed by increase in overall transactions in 2019. Moreover, changes in pricing and monetary policy are expected to make a ‘market correction’. This would mean that investors and fund managers should be ready to change their strategies or may have to take some risks for this impending market transition.
Top cities for investment
As per the current scenarios and keeping future trends in mind, experts believe that Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver in Canada, Lisbon & Dublin in Europe, Melbourne & Singapore in Asia Pacific, as well as Dallas and New York in the United States will be the top cities for profitable investment in coming years.
Technology trends
Like previous two years, both real estate sellers and buyers segment will continue to use new technologies. There will be increase in demand for apps, smart commercial technology, and social media advertisement to boost the numbers. Technology start-ups and firms serving architectural related service are expected to increase.
Artificial intelligence (AI)
AI is most likely to play a key role in real estate business with design and building organizations. Moreover, the office space and urban planning construction will benefit from AI usage.
Keep these trends in mind to make sure that your investments go a long way. Many firms such as architecte Stendel + Reich have started to accommodate these trends to offer flexible and collaborative solutions.


