Atlantic Canada’s commercial real estate market is seeing a shift in who’s driving investment. Private capital and regional groups are taking the lead as institutional players take a step back. This short read explores who’s buying, what they’re targeting, and how this evolution is shaping opportunities across the region.

Atlantic Canada’s office market continues to evolve in 2025, with Halifax showing early signs of stabilization and Moncton navigating a more uneven recovery. As vacancy rates diverge between premium and aging space, tenants are rethinking what “value” means - shifting toward efficiency, amenities, and flexibility. This short read unpacks the latest Q2 data for both markets and what it signals for landlords, occupiers, and investors moving forward.

Across New Brunswick, demand for quality rental housing has never been stronger. Tight vacancy rates, rising rents, and steady population growth are driving investor attention toward multi-unit residential assets in markets like Moncton, Saint John, and Fredericton. This short read explores why apartments continue to outperform other asset classes in Atlantic Canada — and what today’s data from CMHC reveals about where the best opportunities lie.

Atlantic Canada’s industrial sector continues to outperform in 2025, with strong demand driven by logistics, e-commerce, and supply chain expansion. While Halifax faces modest vacancy increases, Moncton remains one of the region’s most active and resilient markets. This short read highlights key Q2 2025 trends, market data, and what they reveal about where opportunities - and challenges - lie for owners, occupiers, and investors.

Land has become one of Atlantic Canada’s most strategic real estate plays. With limited serviced supply, rising development costs, and growing demand across industrial, residential, and mixed-use sectors, cities like Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, and Halifax are seeing land values climb. This short read explores how investors and developers are leveraging entitlement, assembly, and infrastructure timing to unlock long-term value across the region.

Atlantic Canada’s retail market is evolving, not eroding. Halifax and Moncton continue to post strong fundamentals, supported by population growth, local entrepreneurship, and steady demand for grocery and service-based retail. This short read explores how the region’s shopping streets and plazas are adapting - and why experience, convenience, and community connection are defining the next chapter of retail real estate.