- The GTA industrial market is holding firm despite the dramatic effects COVID-19 is having on the economy and the other real estate sectors.
- Transaction volumes are noticeably down in both leasing and sales activity this quarter with industrial asking net rents declining slightly to $9.80 PSF. This is the first decrease in GTA rents since 2017.
- E-commerce shows no signs of slowing down. The likes of Amazon, Walmart and Goodfood have all made major investments recently, looking to further expand distribution channels in the GTA and across Canada.
- The availability rate in the GTA has risen this quarter to 1.7%, after two consecutive quarters of a 1.1% rate.