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Get ready to turn up the volume, Toronto- GTA homeowners—your home’s value is about to hit the high notes in 2025! Whether you’re plotting a blockbuster sale, dreaming of a...
Ever open a letter from the city about your Toronto-GTA home’s value and wonder what it’s all about? Or maybe you’re thinking of selling, and someone mentions getting an appraisal,...
Sometimes, you’re just going about your day in your Toronto- GTA home—maybe flipping pancakes or sorting laundry—when a thought hits: what’s this place really worth? It’s a question that sparks...
In Toronto’s tough housing market, where bidding wars are common and sale prices often surprise, home appraisals are key. At IPS, our real estate appraisal company in Toronto, we see...
When you sell your home in Toronto, the joy of a good deal often comes with a sobering catch: taxes. At IPS, a top real estate appraisal firm in Toronto,...
In 2025, residential property values will be increasingly influenced by modern trends that align with sustainability, technology, and functionality. Homeowners looking to boost their property’s market appeal should focus on...
Understanding the differences between property tax assessments and professional appraisals is essential for homeowners, as these valuations serve distinct purposes and can lead to misconceptions. Here’s what you need to...
Toronto’s ongoing transit expansion, particularly the Ontario Line, is significantly influencing commercial property values and offering unique investment opportunities. Below are key factors driving this trend: Ontario Line Overview The...
The Toronto real estate market is experiencing significant upward pressure on construction costs, creating ripple effects throughout the commercial property sector and challenging traditional valuation models. This increased cost burden...
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) industrial real estate market has experienced significant transformation driven by e-commerce growth, shifting supply chain demands, and changing investment dynamics. This report analyzes the current...
Despite global economic headwinds and uncertainty in international markets, Toronto continues to cement its position as a prime destination for foreign commercial real estate investment. The city’s rise to become...
Canada’s dramatic shift in immigration policy marks a significant turning point for Toronto commercial real estate. The federal government’s decision to reduce immigration targets from 485,000 this year to 395,000...
Trump’s Tariffs in 2025: Transforming Toronto’s Commercial Real Estate Landscape In the wake of President Trump’s executive order introducing substantial tariffs on Canadian exports, Toronto’s commercial real estate sector stands...
Insurance valuations: The approach is useful when determining replacement costs for insurance purposes. Where it doesn’t work properly Older properties: The Cost Approach is less reliable for older buildings due...
Valuing a gas station involves several approaches, depending on the purpose of the valuation and the specific characteristics of the business. Below are the most common methods used for gas...
The Direct Comparison Approach (DCA), also known as the Sales Comparison Approach, is a widely used method in commercial real estate appraisal. However, its reliability depends on several factors: Advantages...
There are several common methods for estimating the discount rate in Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis: Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC): WACC is widely used as the discount rate...
The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model accounts for tenant rollover risks in multi-tenant properties by incorporating several key factors: Lease expiration modelling: The DCF model projects future cash flows based...