New in February 2025

In Summary:

• The TAL recommends a 5.9% increase to owners
• Two offers accepted on 8-unit buildings in Montreal
• Our new investment group is now launched
• 40% energy improvement on our Barclay project
• A new series on the subject of real estate investment performance
• Léo and Cédrik will testify at the CIIQ monthly in April!

📈 5.9% Increase in 2025

The Administrative Housing Tribunal (TAL) recently published its annual recommendation for rent increase notices in 2025, setting a record rate of 5.9%. This is the largest increase in the last three decades. For an average building of approximately 10 housing units, this represents an increase in its market value of approximately $75,000.

🔑 Two offers accepted on 8-unit buildings in Montreal

The acquisitions department is particularly active at the moment, conducting due diligence on two transactions involving buildings of 8 units each, located respectively in Saint-Michel and Ahuntsic. If we are fully satisfied with the audits, these properties will be added to the portfolio by mid-year.

🤝 Our new investment group is now launched

January marked the launch of a new real estate investment group (now closed), which we will have the privilege of leading over the next five years. We plan to make 2 to 3 acquisitions in the coming months.

🌿 40% energy improvement on our Barclay project

We have just received the report on the energy efficiency of our 12-unit project in the Côte-des-Neiges district. Thanks to the work carried out/in progress, in particular the installation of heat pumps, we have succeeded in reducing the energy consumption of the building by 40%. This is a great step forward, both for the environment and for the development of the project, which is now eligible for the CMHC APH program.

% Do you know how to calculate the return on a real estate project?

We find that this calculation can be complex for many investors, whether beginners or experienced. This is why Léo is currently preparing a series of educational videos dedicated to this subject. These videos will explain, using simple formulas and a spreadsheet, how to calculate and optimize the return on a real estate project. A perfect opportunity to master basic concepts essential to any investor. To be continued…

🎤 ANNOUNCEMENT: We will be on the CIIQ stage in April!

We have the immense honor of being invited to speak at the Real Estate Investors Club of Quebec events, in Montreal on April 8 and in Quebec on April 30. This will be an opportunity to share our journey in real estate, to discuss the lessons we have learned over the years and to pay tribute to this wonderful club of which we have been members since 2018.

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