Trophy Office Assets Standing Out In More Ways Than One: Report

Howard Chai provides key takeaways from a recent Avison Young report on Canada’s office investment scene, sharing how Canada’s office investment market is increasingly divided between trophy properties and older assets, with top-tier buildings capturing 39% of office sales value since 2025 and recording vacancy of just 6.7%, compared with 21.3% for Class B space, as capital-intensive leasing demands continue to pressure undercapitalized owners.