Montreal Office Market 2026 Comeback: Why No One Saw It Coming

Описание: Montreal Office Market 2026 is staging a comeback few anticipated. After years of uncertainty, vacancy rates are tightening, rents are strengthening, and premium office assets are outperforming expectations across Montreal’s commercial real estate sector.

In this episode of Espace Montreal, André Plourde shares a rare perspective built on more than three decades of hands-on experience. He explains why well-repositioned buildings are attracting tenants, why the office isn’t dead, and what property owners absolutely need to understand to stay competitive in 2026.

A must-listen episode for investors, owners, brokers, and decision-makers who want to understand the real market dynamics beyond the alarmist headlines.

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)

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