Acquisition and investment analysis
Underwriting of a property you are considering: income and expenses, financing scenarios, cap rate and cash-on-cash returns, risks and exit options, laid out so you can decide with a clear view.
Commercial Real Estate Advisory
Commercial property decisions, backed by the numbers.
Independent advice for owners, investors and businesses on buying, leasing and getting more from commercial property. Because we don’t broker transactions, our advice isn’t tied to whether a deal closes.
Who we work with
- Owners and landlords Deciding whether to hold, lease, reposition or redevelop.
- Investors Evaluating an acquisition or reviewing how a portfolio is performing.
- Businesses needing space Planning a move, expansion or lease renewal for office, retail or industrial premises.
What we do
Six services, one advisor.
Leasing and rent strategy for owners and occupiers
For owners, the rents, lease terms and tenant mix that support value. For occupiers, how much space you need, what it should cost and which terms to aim for.
Location and site analysis for office, retail and industrial space
A comparison of areas and sites against your criteria: access, labour, customers, zoning, transport and total occupancy cost.
Lease review and analysis
A plain-language review of a lease or offer (rent and escalations, additional rent, term, renewals, obligations and risks) with points to raise with your lawyer and brokerage.
Development and redevelopment feasibility
Early testing of what a site could become: permitted uses, high-level options, costs, revenues and timelines, before you commit to design fees.
Property and asset management oversight
A review of how a property is run (operating costs, budgets, capital plans and manager performance) and a plan to improve net operating income.
Property types we advise on
- Office
- Retail
- Industrial and warehousing
- Mixed-use
- Land and development sites
SQVAR provides advisory services only and is not a registered real estate brokerage. Where a purchase, sale or lease goes ahead, the transaction is completed through a licensed real estate brokerage.
How it runs
Four steps, no loose ends.
- STEP 01 Understand Your goals, the property or requirement, the timeline and the budget.
- STEP 02 Analyse Financials, market data, leases and site factors, checked and modelled.
- STEP 03 Advise A clear recommendation, the options behind it and the risks of each.
- STEP 04 Support We brief your brokerage and lawyer and stay on hand as the decision is carried out.
Questions
Good to know.
Are you a real estate brokerage?
No. SQVAR is an advisory firm. We analyse and advise; buying, selling and leasing are carried out through a licensed brokerage and your lawyer.
Can you work alongside my broker or agent?
Yes. Our analysis often helps clients brief their brokerage and weigh the options it brings back.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Toronto. Tell us where the property is and we will let you know whether we are the right fit.
Our other practices
Business Consulting
Practical strategy and hands-on operating support for owners who want a business that runs well without them in every decision.
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Sourcing Advisory
We find, vet and manage the suppliers and manufacturers behind your products, and bring the goods into Canada or the U.S. on budget and to spec.
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Contact
Let’s square it away.
- OFFICE
- SQVAR Inc.
358 Flint Rd
Toronto, ON, Canada - PHONE
- 289.622.0771
- RESPONSE
- We reply within one business day.