Case Study: Development
This case study illustrates the depth of expertise needed for multi-residential real estate development. Equiton chooses development instead of acquiring an existing building as it can take less capital to build than to buy, enabling us to produce units at a cost below market value. Through development, we can create new, high-quality units to our desired specifications that offer condo-like features, amenities, and energy efficiency.
Choosing Wisely: Maison Riverain
In January 2022, we made an investment in a development offering to build three multi-residential high-rise towers, including a commercial podium, on 4.2 acres in Ottawa’s Vanier neighbourhood. The Maison Riverain development broke ground in October 2022 and is ideally situated on the banks of the Rideau River with views of parliament buildings and the Gatineau Hills. It’s a short 10-minute drive from the downtown core and only 5 minutes from the ByWard Market, Ottawa’s premier shopping and dining destination. Once completed, the project will provide over 1,000 much-needed rental units to the Ottawa market.
Key Requirements and Strategies
Projects of this scale require extensive expertise in planning and implementation. Equiton has a proven track record of managing all development project phases. Through expert management at all stages of the development project, positive cash flow and development profits are expected as each development phase is completed and becomes rental-ready. Now under construction, the project expects to welcome its first tenants in mid-2025. Once complete, Maison Riverain will operate as a newly constructed building and will be a strong addition to our portfolio.
Unveiling Untapped Opportunities: Development as an Investment Vehicle
The initial equity investment for this project was $76 million. With an estimated completion value of $500 million, the estimated development profit is $87 million.
A key benefit of development is that there is a huge profit potential that can be realized with a relatively small initial equity investment. This demonstrates the vast profit potential of development projects and why they are an excellent investment vehicle for Canadians.
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Apartment Fund:
Our Apartment Fund specializes in acquiring underperforming and undervalued multi-residential properties and select new developments in Canada and increasing value through active management. Investors in the Fund receive the yield from rental income and participate in the growth of the underlying properties. Targeted Annual Net Return of 8%‑12%.
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Income and Development Fund:
Our Income and Development Fund provides access to a diversified portfolio of institutional grade real estate assets including income-producing (commercial/industrial/lending) as well as development projects. Investors receive cash flow from rental income and interest from loans, capital appreciation from growth of value of properties and special distributions from development projects. Targeted Annual Net Return of 12%‑16% (over 10-year period).
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Development Offerings:
Development projects offer the potential for higher returns. Equiton offers exclusive access to development projects with a 20% targeted average annual net return (paid upon project completion).
The minimum investment amount is $25,000, and investors can use registered funds, making this a great opportunity for Canadian investors.
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