Weekly Address April 10th Edition

Your Weekly Address includes a research note from BMO suggesting that Canada will cut rates before the US as well as other industry news. Plus, an update from Stream Property Partners on the Lakewood Shopping Mall as well as details about a divvy for investors in Apex on Perkins that came ahead of schedule (and in US dollars). Lots to catch up on, let’s go!

Today’s reading time is 4½ minutes

 Industry News

Canada To Cut Interest Rates Before US As Labor Market Erodes: BMO

The Canadian and US economy are diverging from their typically similar performance. A new research note from BMO warns Canada’s economy is seriously underperforming in contrast to the US, especially when it comes to labor and inflation. This widening divergence likely means Canada will enter a recession and cut rates before the US (Better Dwelling)

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B.C.’s government buys land for transit-oriented housing development

Premier David Eby says the province has purchased two parcels of land for the Uptown development in Saanich, B.C., through the $394-million property acquisition fund operated by the Transportation Ministry. (Western Investor

Vaughn Palmer: B.C. finance minister makes light of credit downgrade 

The New Democrats sustained a double blow to their financial credibility this week, with a ratings downgrade from one of the major credit agencies and a negative outlook from another. (Vancouver Sun)

Why Ottawa’s $6-billion housing infrastructure fund has some provinces fuming

Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled a $6 billion funding initiative aimed at tackling Canada’s housing crisis by providing funds to municipalities to build infrastructure that’s essential for new development. But the money is coming with conditions attached — such as zoning changes that allow for uncontested fourplex construction — and that has some provinces fuming. (Financial Post)

 Refurbishment Plans for Lakewood Mall

Stream Property Partners Inc. and Stream Lakewood Limited Partnership are excited to share our vision for the future of Lakewood Shopping Centre!

The core of our plan is a substantial refurbishment and modernization of the building exterior façade, exterior lighting and parking lot to deliver an enhanced experience for mall tenants and their patrons. 

Upgrading the curb appeal of the property will increase neighbourhood vibrancy and community livability, while driving out value for our investors in the partnership. Read the complete update and view more renderings

 More Divvys for Apex on Perkins Investors!

The US Property, Apex on Perkins, issued Q1 2024 distribution to investors ahead of schedule! 

Here are a few things to note about this property:

 The estimated passive cashflow (or distribution) is 7.6%

 There is no mortgage paydown as the debt is interest only but being interest only allows the debt payment to be much lower which allows for higher distributions

The mortgage rate is 5.25% which is quite a bit lower than what it would cost if the property were to be financed today

 The GP is making renovations to the units and that is expected to increase net operating income by 19%, the property is expected to appreciate by a similar amount assuming a 6.05% cap rate.

 The property value has gone up by an estimated $4,560,000 and equity is $7,602,321, so return on equity is around 60%. The issuer is offering units in the property at 2022 evaluation. (Read More)

 Available Investment Opportunities

Astra Block Industrial

This is an opportunity to participate in the ownership, upgrading and renovating of an Industrial building situated upon 1122 40th Avenue NE, in Calgary Alberta. (Details)

 Projected Quarterly Dividends 
262 Canadians have invested an average of $559.35

Retreat Condos

The opportunity is to participate in the ownership of a 357-unit condo development situated at the address of 3291 Kingston Rd and 2&4 Windy Ridge in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario. (Details)

749 Canadians have invested an average of $634.64

The Harrison

This is your opportunity to participate in the ownership of 51 residential units and 12 commercial units in a single 5-storey mid-rise apartment building located in the City of Calgary. (Details)

 Projected Monthly Dividends have already begun

1066 Canadians have invested an average of $594.76

Lakewood Shopping Center

Participate in the ownership of a neighbourhood shopping centre located within Lake Country, alongside Highway 97. (Details

667 Canadians have invested an average of $467.54

Apex on Perkins

Participate in the ownership of a 234 unit & 732 bed student housing community located adjacent to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. (Details)

 Projected Quarterly Dividends have already begun
680 Canadians have invested an average of $693.98

 Upcoming Events

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