In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Sam Tsoumas, co-founder of Rosefellow, to break down what is really happening in Montreal's industrial real estate market and where the biggest opportunities are heading next.

If you want to understand where industrial real estate is really going and how top developers think, this episode delivers the insights you need.

Topics and timestamps

🏗️ From startup to major developer (00:01:08)

📦 Why speculative industrial still works (00:04:24)

📈 E-commerce and demand acceleration (00:05:14)

🏭 Manufacturing and new industrial demand (00:06:35)

📏 Shift from square footage to cubic volume (00:09:20)

🤖 Automation and robotics in warehouses (00:10:06)

🌍 Expansion beyond Quebec and Canada (00:12:21)

📍 Land value trends and core vs non-core markets (00:15:04)

🏢 Converting retail sites into industrial assets (00:16:23)

💰 Construction costs and timing the market (00:19:28)

🤝 Building with the right partners and relationships (00:23:25)

🚀 Future growth, residential and new sectors (00:25:19)

🔗Connect with Sam Tsoumas

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-tsoumas-13078414/ 🏢Rosefellow: https://www.rosefellow.com/

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Dans cet épisode, Axel s'assoit avec Yves Auclair, associé chez Groupe AMA Capital, pour expliquer ce qu'est réellement la gestion d'actifs immobiliers et pourquoi la majorité des investisseurs se trompent.De la stratégie à long terme jusqu'à l'exécution, Yves partage comment les meilleurs investisseurs maximisent la valeur tout au long du cycle de vie d'un actif. Ils abordent des exemples concrets de repositionnement, de rénovation et de prise de décision en matière de rendement. Ils discutent également du marché actuel à Montréal, du retour des bureaux, de l'évolution des centres commerciaux et de l'importance croissante des projets mixtes. Un épisode essentiel pour penser comme un investisseur institutionnel.

Sujets et horodatages

🏢 Ce qu'est réellement la gestion d'actifs (00:03:14)

📈 Construire une stratégie de l'acquisition à la vente (00:03:34)

🏬 Étude de cas : stabilisation et repositionnement d'actifs (00:06:00)

🔄 Aligner location, opérations et développement (00:07:37)

💰 Comment évaluer le ROI des rénovations (00:08:53)

🏙️ Le retour du marché des bureaux post-pandémie (00:13:16)

🏗️ Coûts de construction et décisions d'investissement (00:15:27)

🛍️ L'évolution des centres commerciaux (00:18:24)

🌆 Projets mixtes et création de valeur (00:20:05)

🔗 Connectez-vous avec Yves Auclair

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yves-auclair-cpa-02418111/ 🏢 Groupe AMA Capital / AMA Capital Group: https://groupeama.com/

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In this episode, Axel sits down with Laurent Dionne-Legendre, partner at Laurier Capital, to break down how he transitioned from lawyer to real estate investor and quickly closed major deals including Windsor Station. He shares how to build credibility from scratch, structure deals without financing conditions, and align capital partners for long-term value creation. This conversation is a masterclass on taking calculated risks, leveraging relationships, and executing at a high level in today's market.

Topics and timestamps

🔹 Closing Windsor Station and scaling fast (00:01:47)

🏗️ Breaking into real estate with no background (00:02:28)

📊 Transitioning from law to investments (00:04:18)

🚀 Launching Leyer Capital and early strategy (00:07:00)

💰 Winning deals with firm offers and no conditions (00:12:08)

🏢 Office investment thesis in today's market (00:15:16)

🤝 Raising capital and building investor trust (00:18:27)

📈 Structuring deals for long-term value (00:19:15)

⚡ The power of relationships in closing deals (00:22:11)

🎯 Scaling to $500M+ and building a team (00:24:41)

🔗Connect with Laurent Dionne-Legendre

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurent-dionne-legendre-61903048/ 🏢 Laurier Capital (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauriercapital/

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In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Patrick Laurin, Principal and President for Quebec at Avison Young, to discuss the evolving landscape of commercial real estate in Montreal. Patrick shares his journey from junior broker to leading Quebec operations at one of the world's largest brokerage firms and explains how leadership, culture, and collaboration shape high performing real estate teams. They explore the ongoing return to the office, the differences between public and private sector workplace strategies, and why companies are once again planning office space around peak occupancy. Patrick also shares insights on attracting and retaining top brokerage talent, the impact of rising construction costs on office decisions, and how AI is beginning to transform brokerage operations while raising new questions around data security. This conversation offers a behind the scenes look at leadership, market dynamics, and the future of work in Montreal's commercial real estate sector.

Topics and timestamps

🏢 Patrick Laurin's path into commercial real estate (00:01:03)

📈 Building a career from junior broker to Quebec President (00:02:27)

🏙️ Montreal office market demand after the pandemic (00:05:49)

🏦 Why banks and private companies are pushing return to office (00:06:00)

🏛️ Government challenges with office space and hybrid work (00:07:03)

📊 Why companies now plan office space around peak occupancy (00:13:25)

👨‍👦 Working in a multi generational real estate business (00:15:14)

🤝 How Avison Young attracts and retains top brokerage talent (00:19:06)

🤖 AI tools and efficiency opportunities for commercial brokers (00:21:17)

🔒 Data security risks and challenges with AI adoption (00:22:06)

🚀 The future growth strategy for Avison Young in Montreal (00:24:16)

🔗Connect with Patrick Laurin

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricklaurin/ 🏢 Avison Young: https://www.avisonyoung.com/about

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In this episode of Espace Montréal Podcast, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Paul-Éric Poitras, Founder and President of NAI Terramont Commercial, to discuss how commercial real estate in Montreal and across Quebec has evolved. They break down the reality of the business after 36 years in the market, the growing pressure on commissions, the slowdown in industrial, the importance of tenant and buyer representation, and what it now takes to succeed as a broker. This is a strong conversation for anyone trying to understand where the market is headed, why owners and occupiers need better protection, and what younger brokers must do to build a long-term career.

Topics and timestamps

🏢 Paul-Éric Poitras' path into commercial real estate (00:01:03)

🤝 Mentorship, tough early years, and learning the brokerage business (00:03:32)

🌍 Why joining an international banner matters (00:09:20)

⚖️ Large firms vs independent firms with more agility (00:10:14)

📉 Where Quebec's industrial market is heading (00:16:07)

🏗️ Buy or lease: what has changed for occupiers (00:17:43)

🧾 Regulation, compliance, and pressure on brokerage firms (00:21:39)

🚀 Why younger brokers must invest in their careers (00:27:21)

🤖 AI, ChatGPT, and the future of commercial brokerage (00:29:03)

🔗Connect with Paul-Éric Poitras

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pepoitras/?originalSubdomain=ca 🏢NAI Terramont Commercial: https://www.naiterramont.ca/

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In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Andrew Cross, publisher of Espace Montréal, to discuss the evolution of one of Quebec's most established commercial real estate media platforms. After 35 years of publishing the magazine and five years of the podcast, they explore how the platform continues to evolve to better serve the industry. They discuss the importance of credibility, transparency and access to reliable information in the commercial real estate market, along with how the magazine, podcast and data reporting help connect developers, brokers, tenants and industry professionals across Quebec. Axel and Andrew also share insights on the growing importance of data, emerging topics such as industrial automation and data centers, and why bringing people together is becoming increasingly valuable in today's business environment.

Topics and timestamps

🏢 The origins of the platform and 35 years of industry coverage (00:01:03)

📰 How the magazine and podcast work together to share market stories (00:02:28)

🤝 Building a community of developers, owners and industry leaders (00:04:26)

📊 The role of listings, transaction reports and market data (00:07:02)

🏭 New industry trends including industrial automation and data centers (00:09:48)

🔍 Why transparency and accessible information matter in the market (00:11:35)

📈 Expanding the platform with new initiatives and partnerships (00:14:35)

🌐 Reconnecting people and companies across the industry (00:16:13)

🔗Connect with Andrew Cross

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cross-b931b61/?originalSubdomain=ca 🏢Espace Publications: https://www.e5pace.com/

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La crise du logement s'intensifie à Montréal. Dans cet épisode, Axel Monsaingeon s'assoit avec Marilou Hudon-Huot, directrice du développement et de la location à la Société de développement Angus, pour analyser un modèle immobilier unique au Québec. Ensemble, ils discutent de la création de 1 000 logements abordables hors marché spéculatif, du financement public, de la revitalisation de quartiers complets comme Angus et Rimouski, et de la façon dont un OBNL peut préserver l'abordabilité à long terme tout en maintenant une forte performance immobilière.

Sujets et horodatages

🔹 Origine et mission de la Société de développement Angus (00:01:03)

🏗️ Reconversion des Shop Angus et création de 3 000 emplois (00:02:27)

🌱 Premier bâtiment industriel converti en bureau écologique au Canada (00:04:04)

🏘️ Immobilier comme levier de développement économique local (00:05:47)

💰 Modèle OBNL et financement hors marché spéculatif (00:07:14)

🏢 1 000+ logements abordables en développement au Québec (00:08:37)

🚍 Transport collectif et intégration urbaine (00:10:03)

📊 Taux d'occupation de 97 à 98 % en bureaux post pandémie (00:11:51)

🛍️ Stratégie de mix commercial local et non corporatif (00:12:15)

🏙️ Revitalisation à Pointe-aux-Trembles et Rimouski (00:13:56)

🤝 Consultation citoyenne et acceptabilité sociale (00:15:20)

🏘️ Crise du logement et préservation de la mixité urbaine (00:22:25)

🚧 Projets 2026 et expansion hors Montréal (00:24:18)

🔗Connectez-vous avec Marilou Hudon-Huot

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilouhudonhuot/?originalSubdomain=ca 🏢Société de développement Angus: https://sda-angus.com/

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Rent increases in Quebec just got a major overhaul for the first time in decades, and this renewal season is the first real test. In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Cory Friedman to break down what changed, what stayed the same, and where landlords and operators can get burned if their bookkeeping is not airtight. You will learn how the new framework uses a three year rolling CPI average, how capital expenses can now play a bigger role in allowable increases, and why taxes and insurance only help you when they rise faster than CPI. Cory also explains the real world problem behind the reform, the TAL backlog, and why today's leasing market makes renewals more strategic than ever. If you manage multifamily in Quebec, this is the renewal playbook to stay compliant, protect cash flow, and avoid expensive turnover.

Topics & Timestamps

📌 Why Quebec changed rent increase rules after 40+ years (00:01:55)

🧾 How the old rent increase calculation worked (00:05:31)

📉 The new CPI based approach and why it smooths volatility (00:06:27)

🏗️ CapEx now counts differently and why it matters for older buildings (00:07:21)

🧮 The unit by unit math that makes this harder at scale (00:09:38)

📚 Bookkeeping and unit costing: the hidden advantage in renewal season (00:11:09)

🧾 Taxes and insurance: when they actually increase your allowable rent hike (00:12:41)

📊 Where rent increase trends go from here and what macro forces matter more (00:14:11)

🏢 New construction reality: retention issues, promo hoppers, and vacancy pressure (00:18:48)

🛠️ Ops vs accounting: why renewals break when systems are disconnected (00:24:40)

🚀 Building Compass and scaling a Canadian property management platform (00:24:14)

🔗 Connect with Cory Friedman 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-friedman-cpa-77462b80/?originalSubdomain=ca 🏢 Kompas: https://www.kompaspm.com/

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Montreal's office market is showing nearly a 17–18% vacancy rate. Landlords must offer more concessions, invest heavily in their buildings, and completely rethink their strategy. So how do you stay competitive in 2026?

In this episode, Laurence Binette, Director of Brokerage at AlFID, explains how an integrated real estate group with more than 350 employees manages 32 commercial buildings, 2,000 residential units, and 1,000 student housing rooms while continuing to innovate in a complex market.

We discuss major transactions, asset optimization, free rent concessions worth $100 to $125 per square foot, repositioning Class B buildings, decarbonization initiatives, and even in-house parking management to maximize revenue.

A practical episode for property owners, investors, and commercial real estate professionals who want to understand what is actually working in Montreal today.

Topics & Timestamps

🎙️ Laurence's journey into brokerage (00:01:54) 🏢 Integrated real estate operations (00:03:34) 💰 Record transactions & competitive bidding (00:12:50) 📊 Lease concessions & free rent trends (00:17:38) 🚗 Parking management innovation (00:20:15) 🌱 ESG & decarbonization in refinancing (00:22:59)

🔗 Connect with Laurence Binette 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurence-binette-73658995/?locale=en_US 🏢 ALFID: https://www.alfid.com/#dirigeants-section-anchor

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Is the Montreal office market truly recovering, or is it just a temporary illusion? In this episode of Espace Montreal, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with André Plourde, Executive Vice President and one of the most influential brokers in the Montreal market, to break down 35 years of real estate cycles, crises, and comebacks.

From Cité du Multimédia to Place Ville-Marie and trophy office buildings, André shares a ground-level reading of the market, the mistakes property owners must avoid, the new expectations of tenants, and why some buildings are winning while others are falling behind. An essential episode for anyone who wants to understand where the office market in Montreal is really headed in 2026 and beyond.

Topics & Timestamps

🧑‍💼 Early career and cycles of the Montreal real estate market (00:01:03) 📉 Crises, vacancy, and the resilience of the office market (00:04:07) 🏙️ Cité du Multimédia and post-pandemic challenges (00:08:50) 🏢 Return to the office and new tenant expectations (00:16:10) ✨ Why trophy office buildings are outperforming (00:18:43) 🛎️ Services, employee experience, and asset repositioning (00:22:22) 💰 Rents, vacancy, and the future of office construction (00:24:38) 🔄 Converting Class B buildings into Class A instead of residential (00:27:07)

🔗 Connect with André Plourde 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andr%C3%A9-g-plourde-309378136/?originalSubdomain=ca 🏢 Colliers: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/experts/andre-plourde

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