The Changing Landscape of Real Estate Ownership in Canada: Insights from Avtar Bains, President of Premise Properties

Commercial Real Estate Podcast

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron and Adam interview Avtar Bains, President of Premise Properties.

Topics covered include:

• Starting in the real estate industry and falling in love with it
• Early career challenges
• Importance of relationships and value addition for clients
• Changing landscape of real estate ownership in Canada
• A decision to focus on a family real estate portfolio
• Investment strategy across different asset classes
• Importance of positive cash flow and market potential
• Predicting the next real estate cycle

More about our guest…

Avtar founded Premise Properties, a privately owned real estate investment and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2012. He is responsible for its overall business, including the origination and execution of long-term investment strategies and objectives.

Prior to establishing Premise Properties, Avtar spent over thirty years with Colliers International, most recently as Executive Vice President of the National Investment Team. During his tenure, Avtar represented clients with a particular focus on development and investment properties.

In addition to leading Premise Properties, Avtar currently holds four board positions with Morguard North American Residential REIT, Peterson, Primaris REIT, and UBC Properties Trust.

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