In our latest episode of Boardroom Brief, we delve into a topic that’s recently been making waves in the news: Canada’s immigration policy. Known for its historically open immigration policies, Canada has consistently maintained some of the highest foreign-born population…
Introducing Boardroom Brief, a series where we dive headfirst into the real estate landscape, demystifying current headlines and featuring in-depth discussions and expert insights from Greybrook. Gain an inside look at the thoughtful discussions occurring in our boardroom on relevant…
At Greybrook, we are committed to curating events featuring industry experts to provide the latest insights to our investors. Last week, Chief Economist of BMO Financial Group, Douglas Porter took to the stage at our spring Perspectives & Insights to…
In a groundbreaking announcement last month, it was revealed that Amazon MGM Studios will assume the exclusive lease for Pinewood Toronto Studios situated in the heart of the city. This multi-year commitment grants Amazon MGM Studios control over five expansive…
Inside Track is an excellent opportunity to offer our investors valuable insights and perspectives from esteemed industry leaders and to provide an informative economic update and outlook for Canada and the broader global economy.This year, we had the pleasure of…
As part of the Conversations with Canadian Game Changers, an interview series with key Toronto and industry leaders, Sasha Cucuz, CEO of Greybrook Securities Inc., joined Simon Mass, Founder and CEO of the Condo Store Group of Companies, to discuss…
From online webinars to in-person events, our Perspectives & Insights series is meant to provide our investors with our views on how the changing economic environment is impacting the housing market and to provide insights from our on-the-ground experience on…
We had the pleasure of welcoming over 120 investors and guests to the event, which provided us with a great opportunity to meet with our investors in person and share with them our perspectives on the economic outlook for Canada…
Since we began investing in Florida, we have watched the Sunshine State grow significantly, benefiting from consistent migration to the state and a transformation of cities and key markets along the east coast. With a population of over 22.2 million…
The event offered Greybrook’s Israeli investors an opportunity to meet with fellow investors, engage with the Greybrook and Yazamnoo team, and hear keynote presentations from Sasha Cucuz, CEO of Greybrook Securities Inc., and CIBC’s Deputy Chief Economist, Benjamin Tal, who…
Among the new developments are two of Greybrook’s residential projects that are expected to deliver over 1,500 condo units to the growing neighbourhood. Given its proximity to downtown Toronto, the relative cost of housing, local amenities, and easy access to…
Greybrook has been investing in the growing region since 2017 and is continuing to actively evaluate both low-rise and high-rise investment opportunities to meet the needs of Durham Region’s growing population. Click here to view Greybrook’s portfolio in Durham Region…
With the Bank of Canada (BoC) front-loading interest rate increases to address inflation, we have seen the central bank’s policy rate increase from 0.25% in January 2022 to 3.25% in September 2022, and it is widely expected that the BoC…
These latest numbers highlight Canada’s desire to bring in newcomers to expand the working age population and to replace aging workers who are exiting the workforce.1 With Canada’s population growing at a pace higher than seven of the world’s most…
As proud Canadians and active real estate investors and city builders, we are keenly focused on Canada’s growth and economic prosperity, and exploring its reputation as a global leader. The film and television industry is no exception, having played a…
Click here to view Greybrook’s portfolio in York Region Stretching north from Toronto to Lake Simcoe, York Region is a rapidly growing municipality comprised of nine cities and townships and is home to more than 1.1 million residents, forming the…
As Canadians and active real estate investors and city builders we are keenly focused on Canada’s future, the country’s growth, and its economic and social prosperity. Coming out of a period of major disruption due to the pandemic and navigating…
As a highly competitive and attractive nation with stable environments, accessible healthcare, and availability of quality housing – Canada offers a high standard of living for residents and newcomers alike. Established as “The Global Liveability Index”, the report recently published…
Listen to the full panel below. Live from the ROM’s C5 Lounge and moderated by our Greybrook Securities’ CEO, Sasha Cucuz, the event featured a dynamic panel comprised of business leaders Jon Love C.M., Founder & CEO, KingSett Capital, Sabrina…
In our inaugural episode we shared our views on how the macro and micro variables at the time were impacting the economy, the housing market, and our views on new acquisitions and the management of our existing portfolio. Since our…
After a record-breaking year, Toronto’s production industry is set to experience rapid growth and momentum again in 2022. A total of 1,468 productions and over 7,800 production days were filmed in Toronto last year, with that number set to rise…
As we emerge from the pandemic, this latest phase of our economic recovery has been met with a host of macroeconomic variables that have had a direct impact on our everyday lives. From supply chain challenges to interest rates increases,…
We were very intrigued by their bold mission to advocate for policies and programs that would increase Canada’s population to 100 million by 2100. The Century Initiative argues that our long-term success depends on our ability to scale our population…
The project is proposed to be a 15-stop, 15.6km subway line that runs from Exhibition Place, through the downtown core, and up to the Ontario Science Centre in North York. The future line will connect with 40 other transit routes,…
The presentation covered the key pillars driving Greybook’s investment philosophy in North America and shared insight on the importance of diversification across geographic markets and asset types. Watch the full presentation below. Summit Highlights: Why Greybrook’s development strategy for Canada…
With a robust workforce, a wave of tech giants like Apple, Shopify, Amazon, Facebook, and Microsoft continue to invest in the GTA and attract highly educated workers to the city. These operational expansions further solidify Toronto’s position as a global…
Listen to the episode below. Highlights Include: 20:16 – How Greybrook’s fundamental investment thesis in Southern Ontario has remained steadfast and fueled our ability to find high quality investment opportunities across the region. 22:38 – Does Greybrook still see growth…
Listen to this 10-minute session in which Peter Politis, CEO, Greybrook Realty Partners walks through our investment focus in 2022. 1. High-rise development opportunities in Toronto and the GTA, 2. Low-rise development opportunities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe region with…
Listen to Sasha chat with host, Tom Karadza from Rock Star Real Estate Inc. about Greybrook’s investment strategy, housing affordability in Ontario, and the attributes of the U.S. housing market. Highlights from the episode include: How the demand in housing…
The Masterclass offered insights into the world of investing in real estate development, the current Toronto market, and the future of housing in the GTA. Listen to the full Masterclass below. The Masterclass discussed a variety of topics including what…
Watch the full virtual Fireside Chat below. During the discussion, Peter recounts the unique position Toronto is in for real estate investment opportunities, giving the city plenty of room for long-term sustainable growth. Ranking as one of the most livable…
Kitchener has seen an impressive transformation over the last two decades with even more growth on the horizon. Kickstarted by a $110 million Economic Development Investment Fund in 2000, this city located west of Toronto has evolved into a hotspot…
Story By Jamie Drummond, Featuring Greybrook Magazine, Issue 2 Following our current trajectory, Canada’s population is expected to grow to approximately 54 million people by the year 2100, reaching 48 million by 2050 and barely increasing over the next 50…
Beating out major U.S. cities like New York and LA, the annual report which ranks a city’s ability to attract and develop tech talent based on graduation rates, job concentration, labour pool size and real estate costs. Rounding out the…
Maintaining it’s reputation as one of the most desirable cities to live and work, Denver ranked #8 overall and dominated at #1 in the most important category – People. To create the list of the best cities in America, Resonance…
On a recent episode of the Views from the Market podcast, Sasha Cucuz, CEO of Greybrook Securities Inc. joined host Mario Nigro, M&A partner at Stikeman Elliott to discuss the future state of the residential real estate market and where…
During a recent guest appearance, Peter Politis, CEO, Greybrook Realty Partners, sat down with Dayma Itamunoala and Garret MacGillivray of the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Library podcast to discuss Greybrook’s unique investment strategy in real estate development, which expanding markets…
On May 18th, Sasha Cucuz, CEO, Greybrook Securities Inc., was invited to share his insights on the current state of Toronto’s economy and how it has rapidly evolved into a world-class city despite being fairly young in comparison to other…
These institutions will often invest large tranches of money – often $20 million or more, in a single deal or fund. The real estate development firms (sponsors) who cater to institutional investors tend to be highly sophisticated, with refined processes…
Last week in our highly anticipated webinar ‘The Evolution Of Multi-Family Development – A New Approach To Urban Living’ attendees learned about a new approach to traditional multi-family developments from our very own Peter Politis, CEO, Greybrook Realty Partners and…
Factoring in the desire for more space and access to amenities like schools, green space and lifestyle conveniences, families are looking for an affordable well-connected location to call home. In 2020, buoyed by lower interest rates, many homebuyers took the…
Greybrook recently shared with its investors that the company, along with two other Canadian investment firms, made an investment and established a partnership with Delos Living. The partnership establishes Delos’ presence in Canada through the formation of Delos Canada, a…
Host Naama Blonder and co-host Lirad Kligman spoke with Sasha who shared his experience in real estate investment and insights about leaving a positive impact on the industry. In this episode, Sasha answers thought-provoking questions on real estate investment strategy,…
While one might not be surprised to see Toronto among the top global cities in annual published rankings, the city’s most recent ranking in Kearney’s 2020 Global Cities Report is one of the most exciting rankings yet. Ranking #2 in…
With more than 60 active projects in various stages of development across the GTA and South Florida region, navigating the current global pandemic since the beginning of 2020 has been a lesson in adaptability and focus. As the economy began…
As investors in the Region, we are very pleased with the recent announcement that General Motors (GM) will be reopening their assembly plant in Oshawa and investing $1.3 billion to retool the plant that was previously shutdown in 2019. According…
On March 12th, 2020 the Government of Canada released its Immigration Levels Plan for 2020-2022, setting aggressive immigration targets that would welcome over a million new immigrants to the country between 2020 and 2022. Unfortunately, within days of the announcement,…
Tune into a recent episode of popular The Your Life! Your Terms Show! podcast as Greybrook Securities Inc. CEO, Sasha Cucuz shares insights on what he’s seeing in today’s real estate market. Looking beyond the current headlines, Sasha discusses immigration…
TREL’s annual UJA Leaders Lounge event took place virtually last week and Greybrook was proud to sponsor the event which brings together Toronto’s most prominent real estate leaders again this year. The event featured our very own Greybrook Realty Partners…
Our Society Living communities with partner PMG have been designed to enable meaningful connections in bustling urban centres. Built around the four principles of culture, growth, wellness and togetherness in order to create a strong sense of community, our recently…
In a recent episode titled The Art of Delivering High Quality Real Estate Investment Opportunities on the Gower Crowd podcast, founder and host Adam Gower invited Sasha Cucuz, CEO, Greybrook Securities Inc., on as a leading real estate professional to…
Sasha Cucuz, CEO, Greybrook Securities Inc., was recently invited to take part in Smart Density’s live webinar debate ‘Family -Friendly Condos in Toronto: A Pipe Dream, or a Missed Opportunity?’. As an expert panelist Sasha debated in opposition to Naama…
This past Saturday, Sasha Cucuz, CEO, Greybrook Securities Inc., appeared as a featured speaker in what was touted as the world’s first ever Real Estate Marathon. The 12-hour live event hosted by Jas Takhar, CEO, Rec Canada, started at 9am…
Peter Politis, CEO, Greybrook Realty Partners, was recently invited to be a guest speaker on Rock Star Real Estate’s The Your Life! Your Terms! Show. The popular podcast hosted by Nick and Tom Karadza, founders of Rock Star Real Estate…
Earlier this week Sasha Cucuz, CEO, Greybrook Securities Inc. was invited to participate in the Real Estate Forums’ Land and Development 2020: Education Series. Sasha spoke as an expert panelist on the session New Housing Markets Coast To Coast: How…
As governments begin to lift restrictions and reopen the economy, it is an opportune time to take a look back at the first 100 days of COVID-19 lockdown measures and the impact it has had on the real estate development industry. In our latest webisode of COVID-19 Conversations, Greybrook…
With equity market valuations at all-time highs and bond yields at historic lows, investors are left with few attractive choices to consider when it comes to allocating capital in their portfolios. The long-term outlook for equity returns from this level…
While everyone is naturally familiar with real estate, how to go about actually investing in real estate is another question altogether. Below we examine some of the most common ways that individuals can invest in real estate—from “active strategies” like…
The sources of capital used to fund large-scale real estate development can take many forms, but will commonly be sourced from both debt and equity investors. These two categories can be further divided into senior or mezzanine debt, and preferred…
What is an investment in the manufacturing of housing? On a small scale its an individual or a small builder purchasing a lot, building a new home and selling it to generate a profit. On a much larger scale this…
