Insights & Advice

Navigating the Industrial Market in Nova Scotia
You may be a small business owner looking to expand outside of your home garage into your first commercial space. You may manage a midsize enterprise and require a modern and more efficient warehouse. Perhaps you operate a large distribution company and are looking to...

The State of The Downtown Report 2023
The Downtown Halifax Business Commission’s latest State of The Downtown Report provides a concise snapshot of the success of the combined effort of business, development and municipal & provincial government’s plan to reverse a trend of decline in downtown...

Pam MacFarlane Joins Royal LePage Commercial East
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia- June 14th, 2023, Royal LePage Commercial East is thrilled to welcome Pam MacFarlane to the team as the new Business Development and Marketing Manager. With over 25 years of experience in marketing and business development, Pam brings a wealth of...

Ashley Urquhart Joins Royal LePage Commercial East
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia - April 6th, 2023, Royal LePage Commercial East is excited to welcome Ashley Urquhart, BBA, DULE, to our team of experienced and professional commercial real estate advisors, as VP Client Advisory. With over a decade of experience in the industry,...

New Commercial Real Estate Brokerage in Atlantic Canada
PRESS RELEASE Newly Launched Commercial Real Estate Company Answers Industry Need HALIFAX, Nova Scotia - February 22, 2023, it has been announced today that a new commercial real estate company, Royal LePage Commercial East, has been established in Atlantic Canada...

Questions swirl around who is eyeing large industrial plot of land in Eastern Passage, N.S.
There’s a lot of curiosity swirling around who may buy a large plot of land in Eastern Passage, N.S., and what may be developed on it. Across the street from the site of a former refinery at 1350 Main Road, people have their own views and vision for its future. “I...

What to consider in first time leasing
While most of us are familiar with residential real estate, the world of commercial real estate can be vastly different, and at times even confusing, but that is why we are here. Whether you are a first time tenant or a seasoned lease negotiator, being prepared before...

Commercial opportunities are moving towards bedroom communities
If there is one thing we’ve learned over the past few years, it’s that we should always be prepared and open to change. Telecommuting and working from home, was widely adopted and opened the doors to new, more flexible lifestyles for employees around the world. For...

What is the difference between A, B, and C class buildings
What is the difference between a, b,and c class buildings A Class Properties While there is no universally agreed upon definition, Class A properties tend to be newer, with high-quality finishes, amenities and accessibility. These properties can have their very own...