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ToronTo - 6-plex - $1,325,000Lakeshore/Islington area. 1 two-bedrooms, 4 one-bedroom, 1 bachelor. Gross $62,400. Fully rented, rents below market, very well maintained building. Tenants pay own hydro. Roof 5 years old. Make an offer.

eric Thanner, Sales representativeHomelife Cholkan re, Brokerage

109 Judge road, Toronto on M8Z 5B5Tel: 416.236.7711 Fax: 416.234.5934

email: [email protected]

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John paisley, BrokerMidevco Commercial realty Corporation, Brokerage

905.639.7426 ext. 2email: [email protected]

www.midevco.com

orangeville - $975,000Two beautiful brick 4-plexes, side-by-side, built in 1990. All 2-bedroom suites (approx. 1,000 sq. ft.) containing frig., stove, stackable washer and dryer. Buildings are in excellent condition throughout with new shingled roofs (2010). Never a vacancy. Gross rent $88,320. Close to all amenities: Shopping, transportation etc. Asking $975,000. Exclusive listing. Principals only. For Marketing Brochure contact:

Winston Davies, Broker of recordWinCorp realty inc., real estate Brokerage45 keats Crescent, guelph, ontario n1g 3B1

Tel: 519.836.2080 Fax: 519.836.2081email: [email protected]

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WooDSToCk 5,000 Sq. FT. inDuSTrial BuilDing on 10 aCreS

Zoned M3 - 15 industrial with outside storage allowed and many commercial uses - across from Toyota Mfg & 5 minutes to Hwy 401/403. Asking $1,395,000.inDuSTrial/CoMMerCial - DevelopMenT lanD - 5.0 aCreS

Vacant land across from Walmart/CTC/Home Depot. Zoned M3 Industrial. Allows outside storage. Designated Regional Commercial. Asking $1,000,000.

John Whittaker, BrokerColdwell Banker Commercial integrity real estate inc., Brokerage905.338.8877 Direct: 905.867.1033 [email protected]

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0.8 of an acre of development land in busy St. Catharines corridor, across from General Hospital. Cur-rently operating as a parking lot. Cor-ner lot with building at property line with 2000 sqft. of retail space and a single residential unit.

FOR SALE

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7 acres of land. Potential of future development at Casablanca Blvd., just South of the QEW near the Gateway Centre, and future GOstation in Grimsby.

AVAILABLE

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Units for lease in brand new 3 storey building in Binbrook. Main � oor and lower level, up to 15,000 sqft. available and can be divisible down to 800 sqft. Plenty of parking and high visibility on a major road, near school and shopping on a hard corner. Open your business here or relocate for better exposure.

FOR LEASE

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$15 PER SQ FT PLUS $9 TMI/CAM

The Beaches at Port Development for sale. To be built in St. Catharines. 2.8 acres of land, 380 ft. of water frontrage. 16 residential units, draw-ings and approvals complete, just apply for building permits.

FOR SALE

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Commercial Building at main signal-ized intersection in Smithville. Main � oor Commercial unit of 500 sqft and second � oor. 1 bdrm residential unit of 500 sqft.

FOR SALE

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Available in Niagara Falls between Downtown and Tourist District. Main � oor. 2 bedrm unit, second � oor, bachelor unit. Many updates/up-grades in past few years. Cap rate of 8%.

DUPLEX FOR SALE

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$124,900

Nicholas Kazan, Broker

Nicolas von Bredow, Broker

905.574.30381.888.751.2229www.HLCommercial.com

3000 sqft. of of� ce space for lease in Smithville in new building.

FOR LEASE

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Over 3000 sqft. of retail/of� ce space in prime location in Beams-ville at main signalized intersection along the wine route with easy ac-cess to QEW corridor.

FOR LEASE

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Benjamin Moore Paint Store- Established in large Niagaracommunity

Benjamin Moore Decorating Centre- Large established store in growing Niagara Falls

BUSINESS FOR SALE

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21,000 sq. ft. of prestige industrial space with 25 ft. ceilings and 3 load levelling docks. Of� ce space component consists of 5000 sq. ft. Adjacent to the QEW corridor with easy access to the highway in Lincoln. Vacant lot next to building included for future expansion.

NEW LISTING FOR SALE OR LEASE

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$1.78 MILLION OR $4 PER SQFT.

Over 10,000 sqft. combined of� ce and warehouse space, along QEW corridor in Lincoln with easy truck access, ample parking, great visibility. 2+ acre site has many possibilities to grow and expand. For Sale at$2.3 Million.

AVAILABLE

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Currently operating 9 unit motel also includes a � ve-level backsplit and additional land at the rear of the property for future

development. Great location tucked under the Niagara Escarpment and just a short drive to the QEW and all amenities. Motel is popular with nearby Mohawk College campus students as a month-to-month option! Overall a solid opportunity in an area poised for future development.

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Professional & Medical Available for Lease or SaleSales Representatives

Based on 2012 closed transactions.Source CREA+RE/MAX internal data.

Kevin Kontic

905-545-1188800-567-6257

Escarpment Realty Inc., BrokerageIndependently owned and operated.

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Substantially renovated property. Upper � oor single bedroom apartment rents for $700 + utilities. Main � oor currently vacant but suitable for commercial or possible residential use, including full basement. Great value at $149,900.

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Approx 11,000 sq ft free standing building with ample parking and a fenced yard. Located on the East Mountain (Red Hill Business Park) near the thruway. Great for investor or user. “Rare � nd”. Great value at $1,199,000.

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Upt to 4500 sq ft availabe. New office space with loads of windows. Super location on Hwy #8 Stoney Creek. $10.00 per sq ft Net Net Net. Also up to additional 4500 sq ft office space, brand new & very bright.

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIESWhitney & Company Realty Ltd., Brokerage

John Markou, Sales [email protected] Ext 242

Christopher Coupal, Broker, [email protected] Ext 238

James Craig, Sales [email protected] Ext 259

Although the information contained within is from sources believed to be reliable no warranty or representation is made to its accuracy being subject to errors, omissions, conditions, prior lease, withdrawal or other changes without notice and same should not be relied upon without independent verification. Whitney & Company Realty Ltd., Brokerage.

519-746-63008157182_2113

23 unit apartment building (1,2 & 3 bedrooms)•Currently operated as registered condo corp•Units separately metered•$3,675,000•

276 EIWO COURT, WATERLOO

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Potential to build 10 tri-plexes•0.839 acres•Zoned MR-6•$1,599,000•

112-118 UNION ST. E. WATERLOO

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Redevelopment Opportunity To Build•6-stories - 14 residential & 2 commercial units•Concept plan available•$1,595,000•

150 KING ST. S., WATERLOO

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33,218 sq. ft. office building•Fully occupied•Possible conversion•Reduced $1,500,000•

89-103 MAIN STREET, CAMBRIDGE

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25,471 sq ft finished office space•High profile location with ample on site parking•Could be divided•$5,250,000/$17.50 per sq. ft. net•

3065 KING STREET EAST, KITCHENER

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18 unit apartment building•Bach, 1 & 2 bedroom suites•Solid construction, brick exterior •

380 ERB STREET, WATERLOO

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Redevelopment opportunity•25,250 sq ft on 1.19 acres•Zoned for high density development•$2,295,000•

1015-1051 KING ST E KITCHENER

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25.5 acres•Future development potential•Easily access to Kitchener, Cambridge, Guelph•$559,900•

KOSSUTH ROAD, CAMBRIDGE

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3.63 acres industrial land•In prestigious Grand River Business Park•Located just off Victoria St. N, Kitchener•$671,550 ($185,000 per acre)•

27 RIVERVIEW PLACE, KITCHENER

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1,464 to 2,982 sq. ft. office/retail•New building - Occupancy June 2013•Patio space available with end units•$20.00/sq ft net•

105 OAK PARK DRIVE, WATERLOO

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Office suites from 1,000 to 30,000 sq. ft. •Recently renovated•Underground/surface/off-site parking•From $7.95 sq ft net •

305 KING ST. W., KITCHENER

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14,400 sq ft warehouse/office space•2 drive-ins & 1 dock level loading•16’ 20’ ceilings; 800 amp service•$5.95 per sq. ft net•

895 WILSON ROAD, KITCHENER

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James Craig, Sales [email protected] Ext 259

Carolyn Coakley, Sales [email protected] Ext 245

Although the information contained within is from sources believed to be reliable, no warranty or representation is made to its accuracy being subject to errors, omissions, conditions, prior lease, withdrawal or other changes without notice and same should not be relied upon without independent veri� cation. Whitney & Company Realty Ltd., Brokerage.

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LEASING OPPORTUNITIES

Whitney & Company Realty Ltd., Brokerage

• 1,381 sf turnkey office ready for occupancy• High traffic location & University & Weber Sts• Free onsite parking• $25.00 per sq. ft. net

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• Great uptown Waterloo location• 1667 sq. ft. ideal for retail/restaurant• New exterior facade. Close to amenities• $24.95 per sq ft net

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• 1336 to 3879 sf retail• Fantastic exposure - 27,000 vehicles/day• Complete with patio• Ideal for retail/restaurant use

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646 ERB ST W WATERLOO

• Great open concept 2nd fl oor space• Own private entrance• Located in heart of uptown Waterloo• $11.50 per sq ft net

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92 KING ST. S., WATERLOO

• High profi le 2000 sq ft corner unit• Suitable for office, retail, restaurant• Ample on-site parking• Lease 16.95 per sq ft net

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150 WISSLER RD # 1, WATERLOO

• 1400 to 2800 sq. ft. retail/office in busy plaza• Great location in centre of Baden• Ample on-site surface parking• Asking $12.00 per sq. ft. net

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Mike MilovickB.B.A., Sales Representative

[email protected]

www.TeamMilovick.comInvest in Ontario’s Number 1 Town Today!

Unit 15C, 370 Highland Road West, Kitchener, ON N2M 5J9 fax: 519-489-1333 8302

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Grand Valley RealtybRokeRaGe

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$50,000+ Gross annuall income! Cash flow opportunity bordering on Westmount/Uptown neighbourhoods. Easy walk to all of Uptown’s amenities, Waterloo

Park, Perimeter Institue and University of Waterloo/Wilfrid Laurier. Rental licensed/City approved with two Class D2 licenses (4 and 5 bedroom lay out). Lower unit already re-rented until end of August, 2014! Close to future LRT station. Located in one of the top towns in Canada to invest in! Investor worksheet available. MLS®

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Send your kid to University and actually make $$$$! Legal for your student plus seven friends! Or works well for investor seeking

above average yield. Could also work for owner getting a real head start in life with mortgage helper income! Desirable 5 bed and 3 bed format that students love is legal and rental licensed by City. Some newer windows, appliances, furnace. Main floor ceramics. Clean opportunity at a great price per bedroom means strong potential positive cash flow. MLS®

$440,000

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Great licensed semi that backs onto school (Cedarbrae Public school). Lots of updates: Roof (2012), many win-dows (2010), fur-nace and air (2007)

and attic re-insultated to R50 (2007). D2 license for 5 rental bedrooms. Basement rec room and only one below grade room. Perfect for a parent or investor looking for a clean, turnkey operation. Rented until July 2013 for $2375/month inclusive! MLS®

$299,500

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Rental licensed (A-4) oppor-tunity available in 100% rental condo complex. Rare, oversized end unit - very few townhomes in this complex feature three second floor bedrooms!

$1420 monthly gross income. Ideal for entry level investor or home-away-from home for university bound child! Opportunity to increase income significantly on re-rental. Rented until end of August, 2013. Recent ESA inspection. Property shows very clean. Ideal offering within walking distance to both universities and on bus route. Across the street from student desirables: beer, pizza and coffee. MLS®

$214,900

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Student income, regular residential tenancy, home with mortgage helper. Rare offering desirable

Mary-Allen neighbourhood,s teps to City Hall and Uptown’s abundant amenities. Spacious home allows new owner to take home in many directions. Walk Score of 88 means this property is close to everything! Opportunity to increase current rents. Property in process of being City Rental-Licensed approved and will show as two units - a five bedroom and a four bedroom. Opportunity knocks. Will you answer? MLS®

MANY OPTION$$$ AVAILABLE

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$560,000

Compelling oppor-tunity to own a turn key investment in the inspiring Bridgeport Lofts development! The uber, authentic loft

and oversized bedrooms caters to the most discerning student! Students love three bedroom units. Leases in place until end of April, 2013! Complex features media room, laundry facillity and bike room. One parking spot is included! Only a short walk to down-town bars and WLU! Leases already in place to end of April, 2013! Do not miss out! MLS®

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ATTENTION INVESTORS!

$237,000

Outstanding multi-unit rede-velopment opportunity steps to WLU! Be one of the first developers to work with The City to create a New Vision for Northdale! Smart buyer will note long term potential for property with recent zoning change! Site for multi-residen-tial development on Albert Street. Minimum lot size and frontage for development met with new Northdale Zoning with this assembly. Lots of option$$$$! Tremendous upswing. Don’t wait! MLS®

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$1,233,000

Exceptional offering boast-ing income of over $79,000 gross annual income! This well maintained, 15 stu-dent triplex featuring a purpose built addition has generously sized bedrooms

and coomon space and is located just steps to WLU. Located in investor-desirable Northdale, this property’s zoning features one of the highest density zoning currenty available in The City. Why not enjoy better than average yield today - and years to come while warehousing this property for land re-development in the future? Download floorplan of building at www.teammilovick.com MLS®

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STEPS FROM WLU!

$1,050,000

$519,900

Great money-maker perfect for an investor or live in one unit and have some help with your mort-gage. No below grade bedrooms! Roof 2008 (new

sheathing and shingles), most windows 2008. Amazing original wide-plank hardwood and upgraded carpeting. Upper level of rear unit was extensively renovated to make it more open concept and one bedroom has a great skylight.

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$239,900

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Newer, cash flow positive build-ing in desirable Uptown! Optimal desirable residential-commercial mix: eight residential units (32 beds), two commercial units - including owner-operated laun-dromat. Five minute walk to WLU. Stable investment that promises both return on investment AND return of investment! Rooftop ter-race, individual meters, air condi-tioned units and covered parking. Close to all amenities. Walk score of 97 - Walker’s paradise! Always rents strong with leases until 2014. Buy with confidence! MLS

Large vacant lot adjacent to 401. Great location with easy access to 401 off Cedar

Creek Rd. Flexible Z11 zoning allows many industrial uses including large scale processiing, manufacturing , packaging, assembly, production, fabrication, testing, warehousing, storage, etc. MLS®

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INDUSTRIAL LAND FOR SALE

$619,000




Kitchener/Waterloo

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www.coldwellbankerpbr.com/commercial

508 Riverbend Drive

Kitchener, ON, N2K 3S2 Phone: 519-743-5211

OFFICE/RETAIL FOR LEASE

1,587 SF, $20.00/SF MLS# 1142056, Kitchener Equipment included in lease rate. Great tenant support. High traffic location with ample on-site parking. Lester Tobin*

2,889 SF, $1,850/ MONTH MLS# 1224313, Cambridge Open Office/ Commercial concept. Located minutes south of Hwy 410. Ample on-site parking. Lester Tobin*

VARIETY STORE WITH PROPERTY 3,815 SF, $949,000 MLS# 1211456, Heidelberg Well established business for over 20 years. Free standing building. Corner lot. High sales. High traffic. Gary Boudreau*

3,931 SF, $2.50/SF

MLS# 1118194, Kitchener

Great clean 9-10 ft ceiling. All dry walled. Storage for documents., distribution company, etc. John Hoffman*

2,306 SF, $5.50/SF


One drive– in door. Small reception area. One finished office with small Mez. Very clean space. John Hoffman*

8.072 SF, $849,000


Free standing industrial building for owner or fully rented investment property. Tenants are month to month

Lester Tobin*

2 Acres, $540,000


Corner of Trillium & Huron with excellent access to Hwy 7/8 and Hwy 401. Many uses permitted. Peter Benninger**

REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY!

12.09 Acres, $7,950,000 EXCLUSIVE, Kitchener

Colin Vogel*

Over 1400’ frontage on major arterial road in an established urban environment.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT LAND

5.5 Acres, $434,500 MLS# 1137617, North Dumfries Twp. 4.3 Useable acres overlooking Hwy 401.

Lester Tobin*

4,039 SF, $12.95/ SF MLS# 122079, Waterloo Prominent building signage opportunity. High traffic intersection sees over 33,000 cars daily. Colin Vogel*/ Peter Benninger**

INDUSTRIAL/WAREHOUSE FOR

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LAND FOR SALE

DEVELOPMENT LAND

10.87 acres, $3.600,000 MLS# 1047293, Brantford

Colin Vogel*

Prime development opportunity at high traffic, high visibility intersection. C10-4 zoning allows for a wide range of uses.

OFFICE/RETAIL FOR SALE

1,260 SF, $349,000 EXCLUSIVE, Kitchener Excellent location—car lot & sales. Two bay garage plus office. Nice lot. Good traffic exposure.

Lester Tobin*

MEDICAL/PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING 9,294 SF, $1,950,000 EXCLUSIVE, Kitchener Well maintained office building on 0.84 acres. 92% rented. Ample free on-site parking. 7% CAP rate Lester Tobin*

INDUSTRIAL/WAREHOUSE FOR

SALE

5,152 SF, $599,000


Two smaller industrial buildings (4,000 SF & 1,152 SF) Very suitable for automotive repair with 3 current tenants.

R. Blake. Hull*

7,740 SF, $1,500,000

MLS# 1218127, Orangeville

40’ x 100’ Drive thru bay doors at either end. 4.16 Acre lot, compounded yard, outdoor storage allowed.

John Hoffman*

Up to 300,000 SF/ $18.00/SF EXCLUSIVE, Waterloo Build to suit. Close proximity to many amenities. Excellent access to Hwy 85 Peter Benninger**

* Sales Representa�ve

** Broker of Record

11,687 SF, $625,000 EXCLUSIVE, Elmira Signature office space at prominent intersection in core commercial district.

Peter Benninger**

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10 Volume 13 Issue 06inthenews

The Canadian Federation

of Independent Business

(CFIB) is pleased to see

movement on some

small business priorities in the

recent Ontario budget, including

pooled registered pension plans

(PRPPs), the Employer Health Tax

(EHT) exemption and plans to

eliminate the provincial deficit.

Features of the budget that CFIB advocated for on behalf of small business:

Pooled registered pension plans (PRPP): CFIB applauds the government for choosing to move forward with public consultations on PRPP legislation. This would be a cost-effective way of giving Ontarians the opportunity to save for their retirement. “By making a commitment to introduce PRPPs the government is listening to the concerns of small businesses,” said CFIB’s Ontario vice president Satinder Chera. “This step will reduce the pressure to impose more costly and ill-advised measures on employers and their employees.”

EHT exemption threshold: The government has increased the EHT exemption to $450,000 and indexed it to inflation going forward. “This modest tax relief is an important

acknowledgement of the serious impact that payroll taxes have on creating jobs and growing a small business,” said Chera. “We look forward to working with the government to enlarge and accelerate this tax relief as part of its upcoming review of business support programs and refundable tax credits.”

Deficit reduction: Spending growth in 2012 came in under 1 per cent as recommended by the Drummond Commission and the government recommitted to balancing the budget by 2017/18. “While the government, with the support of the opposition, has taken important steps to curb spending, eliminating the deficit will require more structural changes including reforms to the arbitration system and public sector wages and benefits,” noted CFIB’s Ontario director Plamen Petkov.

CFIB is disappointed that steps were not taken to address other and equally important concerns from the small business community. The following issues also deserve immediate attention:

Reducing workers compensation payroll taxes by repealing Bill 119 and eliminating the unsustainable “cash-for-life” (72 month lock-in) provisions; and

Keeping more skilled workers in Ontario by immediately reducing apprenticeship ratios.

CFIB also notes concern over new eligibility rules for the EHT, continued discussion about the need for new sources of revenue to pay for public infrastructure projects, and reviewing the need to increase the minimum wage even further. “It will be important for CFIB to gauge the reaction from small businesses to these developments,” said Petkov. “The last thing anyone wants to see is some of the gains made by small business in today’s budget offset by these potentially costly decisions down the road.”

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The Cliff Rego Diamond Award Winning Team:

• P l a c e d To p 2 0 i n C a n a d a *• To p 1 % i n t h e w o r l d f o r R E / M A X * *• S a l e s o v e r $ 1 3 7 M i l l i o n i n 2 0 1 1 a n d 2 0 1 2 c o m b i n e d

Real Estate Centre Inc. Brokerage519.623.6200Each office independently Owned and Operated519.740.7222 11269765_2113

Exceptional investment/owner- use opportunity. Investment income plus vacant space for owner business. Income from 1 commercial tenant plus 3 residential tenants = $72,360/yr. Extensive upgrades/renos - very attractive building. Loads of parking. Great traffi c exposure. Convenient area for customers/clients. Convenient area for tenancies. MLS 1390797

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$5.00/SQ. FT.High visibility - extensive traffi c exposure. Quick & easy access to major roadways. Zoning permits offi ce, warehouse, wholesale, vehicle sales & service, etc. MLS 1390842

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$675,000

Excellent investment op-portunity! Extensive pedes-trian and vehicle exposure for commercial section.5 upper apartments plus over 5000 sq ft of vacant commercial space. Commercial area could be divided into 3 separate areas, including a store-front section. There are 3 separate meters, furnaces, A/C. 5 apartments,2 1- bedroom, 3 2- bedroom, separately metered, tenants pay utilities.Income = $36,000/year.MLS 1390747.

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$399,000Super commercial zone change opportunity. Busy, busy traffi c exposure directly on main artery. Loads of parking. Currently zoned residential. MLS 1392002

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$649,900

*RE/MAX International Statistics 2012 **For markets with population of 50,000 to 150,000

Good traffi c exposure. Long building set-back. Variety store, 3 bedroom bungalow & auxiliary building. Situated on 1.9 acres. MLS 1391689.

$799,000

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$599,900Unique & gorgeous! Great investment opportunity! 2 beautiful & spacious 4 bedroom attached homes, plus a large 2 bedroom legal in-law apartment. 3 incomes with over $37,000 net. MLS 1392150

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teamamitairi@gmail .com | WWW.AMITAIRI .COM

Amit Airi TeAm AmiT Airi

Off: 519.623.6200Broker, B. Science, D. Pharmacy

FULL SERVICE - RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL & INVESTMENT

RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc.,Brokerage

766 Hespeler Road Cambridge, ON N3H 5L8Independently Owned & Operated

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TAXI COMPANY FOR SALE $349,900

Good profitable business. 10 cars, 80% accounts busi-

ness. MLS® Exclusive

TAXI COMPANY FOR SALE $449,900

11 Cars, great revenue in fast growing city. Excellent future potential! MLS® Exclusive

TAXI PLATES FOR SALE! $74,900 AND $99,000Suitable for Owner/Operators

MLS® Exclusive

LISTING PRICE $74,900

Hair salon and spa with laser machine on prime location. MLS® 1392372

BUSY RESTAURANT FOR SALE $399,900

Located in Cambridge. MLS® 1391216

LAUNDROMAT FOR SALE $69,900

Good location in Cambridge. MLS® New

THAI RESTAURANT FOR SALE $289,900Located in Cambridge.

MLS® 1391551

SUB FRANCHISE FOR SALE $179,900Located in Cambridge.

MLS® 1390465

PITA STORE FOR SALE$109,900

Hespeler Road, Cambridge. MLS® 1390442

PIZZA STORE FOR SALE $119,900

Sports world Area, Kitchener. MLS® 1391552

LAUNDROMAT FOR SALE $169,900

West Galt, Cambridge. MLS® 1390704

MEXICAN RESTAURANT FOR SALE $149,900

Downtown Galt, Cambridge. MLS® 1391575

FRANCHISE PIZZA STORE FOR SALE $49,900

West Galt, Cambridge. MLS® 1390640


Located in Guelph. MLS® 1391733

FRANCHISE PIZZA STORE FOR SALE $239,900 Located in Hespeler.

MLS® 1392217


Located in Burlington. MLS® Exclusive

CONVENIENCE STORE FOR SALE $99,900Located in Kitchener.

MLS® Exclusive

CONVENIENCE STORE FOR SALE $149,900Located in Cambridge.

MLS® Exclusive

COMMERCIAL LISTINGS

BUSINESS LISTINGS

INSTITUTIONAL ZONING

PRICE: $649,900

A Rare Find Institutional Zoned Property Currently Used As Place Of Worship in

Very Good Condition, It Has Fully Finished Bsmt W/Kitchenette & Big Hall. Property Size Approx 2 Acre (582.95 Ft Frontage).

Lot Of Parking, Zoning Allows Many Uses. Close To 401.

mLS # 1390706

STRIP PLAZA

PRICE: $774,900

Excellent investment opportunity! Com-mercial and residential mix. Commercial

plaza consisting of 3 commercial stores, four apartments and single detached house. As-

sessment of 208 Samuelson is $184,250 and assessment for 210 Samuelson is $354,500.

Taxes are combined for both propertiesmLS # 1390706

TRUCK REPAIR SHOP

PRICE: $999,900

5,000 sq. ft. building with 1 acre land, business equipment and good

will included. Close to 401 in cambridge.

mLS # 1294309

RESIDENTAL & COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY

PRICE: $369,900

Property with 80x160’ lot recently renovated, over $80,000 spent. potential

for $2800/month rentPlease Call For Details

mLS # 1391488

43 PLEX BUILDING

42 Unit apartment building. Great cap rate,

in a fast growing town! Call For Info!

mLS exclusive

PRICE: $2,100,000




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TRAILER PARKS MAKE GREAT INVESTMENTS WITH STRONG CASH FLOW! Open only 6 months a year they afford owners plenty of time off in the winter.

Empire Real Estate Service Ltd., Brokerage

Email [email protected]

Office 519-767-2392 • Cell 519-820-6571Toll Free 1-800-461-9416

This park is located less than 2 hours north of the GTA on 90 acres of beautifully treed property and on a high traffi c highway. Currently it has 250 sites and can be expanded by another 125. There is a large swimming pool, rec. hall, newer house for the owner or manager to live in, a store and reception area and several rental cabins. Most of the sites are rented to seasonal campers with a few retained for USE by overnighters. All water, hydro and septic systems are in excellent condition and this park is a money maker with very strong upside potential.

Formerly a ski club, this park sits on 40 acres of gently rolling, nicely treed land with a couple of the old ski runs still in place. There is a very large rec hall with 2 woodburning fi replaces, dance area and a fully equipped kitchen. There are 77 sites, swimming pool and a 12 yr. old home for the owner. Many of the sites are rented yearly to snowbirds. There is room to expand with approvals from the municipality. New septic system 2012 with all approvals and water system meets current legislation. A nice easy to run park with potential.

MUSKOKA FAMILY CAMPGROUND

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO

Canadian retailers that sell and ship to Canadian

customers through the online channel are invited to

compete to share $1 million worth of total prizing.

Applications are now being received for the 2013 Canada Post

E-commerce Innovation Awards.

The Awards offer game-changing rewards to Canadian

e-merchants, whether they’re retail giants or small start-ups,

multi-channel or online-only e-tailers. Winners will receive

lucrative shipping contracts worth up to $100,000, customized

direct mail marketing packages – which include data and

targeting solutions –as well as valuable marketing prizes.

By supporting online retailers, Canada Post is invigorating the

wider e-commerce market in Canada and fostering an online

retail space driven by creativity, vision and an exceptional

customer experience.

“E-commerce in Canada is thriving,” says René Desmarais,

senior vice-president, Parcels at Canada Post. “Through these

Awards, we want to enable our retailers to reach for even

greater success, and help Canada compete in the global

online marketplace.”

A blue-ribbon panel of judges will determine the finalists for

each category. The winners will be announced on September

25, 2013, at an evening gala held at the Metro Toronto

Convention Centre.

Companies will compete in seven categories:

✪ Best Large Multi-channel Retailer

✪ Best Small Multi-channel Retailer

✪ Best Large E-tailer (online only)

✪ Best Small E-tailer (online only)

✪ Most Innovative Retailer (Large)

✪ Most Innovative Retailer (Small)

✪ Consumer Champion (determined through a public online poll)

Applications are open until July 2, 2013. Interested companies

can find out more information and download an application

at www.canadapost.ca/ecommerceawards

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• London • Owen Sound • Sarnia • Simcoe • Stratford • St. Thomas • Tillsonburg • Windsor • Woodstock

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With patio season

upon us, more

than one-third

of restaurateurs

expect sales growth to pick up

steam over the next six months.

The Canadian Restaurant and

Foodservices Association’s

(CRFA’s) Restaurant Outlook

Survey for Q1 of 2013 shows

operator optimism mirrors the

economic outlook - Canada’s

economy is forecast to gain

momentum this quarter and grow

stronger in 2014.

“With the bad weather behind us, restaurant operators are feeling more positive about business in the coming months,” says Garth Whyte, CRFA President and CEO. “As a result, restaurateurs will be on a bit of a hiring spree - 27 per cent plan to hire more employees over the next six months, up from 16 per cent in Q4 of 2012. As students get off school for the summer, this means more youth jobs in the restaurant industry, which has positive ripple effect, socially and economically, in communities across the country.”

Only 19 per cent of respondents expect a slowdown in sales in the next six months, and the remaining 47 per cent expect sales to grow at a steady pace.

Survey highlights

Despite the optimistic outlook, restaurateurs had their share of struggles in Q1 of 2013. According to the survey:

67 per cent of operators cited rising food costs as their number one concern, even though food prices have recently moderated;

48 per cent noted rising labour costs impacted business;

33 per cent said lacklustre customer demand affected business - a possible refl ection of weak consumer confi dence and high household debt levels; and

50 per cent blamed bad weather for hurting February sales.

“No doubt, it was a challenging fi rst quarter for many restaurateurs,” says Whyte. “Nevertheless, the majority of operators plan to keep menu prices steady over the next six months, which is great news for Canadians looking to dine out.”

About the survey

CRFA’s Restaurant Outlooks Survey tracks business conditions for nearly 6,700 foodservice establishments across Canada. For more information, visitwww.crfa.ca/research.

CRFA is one of Canada’s largest business associations, with more than 30,000 members representing restaurants, bars, caterers, institutions and other foodservice providers. Canada’s restaurant industry generates $65 billion annually in economic activity and employs more than 1.1 million people in communities across the country.

Survey shows restaurateurs optimistic for sizzling summer sales



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Southwest Ontario

Renate SiebeRbroker of Record

Cell:

519-531-1177Land exchange Ltd. brokerage

Independently Owned and Operated

Wingham 519-357-3332

www.remaxlandexchange.ca

Well maintained large 6400 sq ft building with 2 overhead doors.

Warehouse ($6.00/sq ft); retail and office ($9.00/sq ft).

Landlord is prepared to modify size to suit.

Available as of August 1, 2013. Taxes, heat and hydro are in

addition.

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FOR LEASE

262 Josephine St., Wingham

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410 Shuter Street, Wingham

ZONED and Ready to Go

for up to 23 dwelling Units

Prime Residential 1.6 Acre Development

Close to Hospital and Schools

DEVELOPMENT SITE

PRIME COMMERCIAL/ DEVELOPMENT

property in the centre of Wingham/North Huron;

Highway Commercial zoning; Environmental Study Available

call Listing Agent for full information package.

2113_DJW_0136

EXCLUSIVE

$385,000

PRIME COMMERCIAL/ DEVELOPMENT

in the centre of Wingham; highway commercial zoning;

Environmental Study Available

call Listing Agent for full information package.

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EXCLUSIVE

$525,000

$350,000

Brian Shular Doug FreiburgerBroker of Record Sales Representative

Sutton - Huron ShoresRealty Inc. BrokerageIndependently Owned and Operated

19 Albert St. S, Southampton519-797-1007 | 1-888-727-1007

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Located in a Prime Tourist Area. A short walk to the main beach. Cottages heated w/propane.

3 BEDROOM HOUSE PLUS 3 RENTAL COTTAGES 332 MILL ST., PORT ELGIN

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$374,900

Newly renovated restaurant. Previously licensed upstairs & patio. Easy start up business.

PRIME DOWNTOWN CORE LOCATION 608 GODERICH ST., PORT ELGIN

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$369,000

4 rental units. Central to Downtown & beach. Remarkable Craftsmanship.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 410 ELGIN ST., PORT ELGIN

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$995,000

Retail Commercial Zoning. Last property West side with full services.

PRIME COMMERCIAL LOT 872 10TH ST. W., OWEN SOUND

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$449,000

Long term tenant Canada Post. 2 rental apartments on second floor. Great Investment Opportunity.

PRIME SOUTHAMPTON LOCATION 154 HIGH ST., SOUTHAMPTON

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$529,900

Previously a home based chiro office. Ideal to run a business & live here. Possible uses; Spa, Restaurant, Motel.

MANY POSSIBLE USES 290 NORTH RANKIN ST., SOUTHAMPTON

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PINHEIRO REALTY & INS. LTD696 Hamilton Rd., LONDON, Ontario

519-451-2696

JoePinheiro

Broker of Record

KrisRomnes

Sales Rep

8847751_2113

AAA location in Downtown London. Bring your own

business idea to this premium location across from Budweiser Gardens; 1,300 s/f plus outside

patio area, 2 parking spots, modern decor!

Great business potential. Call KRIS for details!

2113_DJW_0072

$59,900 OR BEST OFFER!

Great value. 2,000 s/f building with office/reception &

warehouse space + 2 bdrm home and 800 s/f coverall

building. Many updates and great location. Asking $279,900.

Call JOE!

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COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL

2 commercial spaces plus 3 bedroom residence and vacant lot ideal for parking. Located on

main arterial road, full basement, large back & side yards.

$189,900. Call JOE for Details.

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UNIQUE SPACE FOR YOUR BUSINESS

For more information call 519-436-7229 or 519-351-1008

Wallaceburg, On.

110-124 Duncan Street has 2 units. 360-368 James is a corner unit with 2 commercial units on main floor and a large apartment on second floor. 348-354 James Street offers 2 units at street level with a second floor storage. Purchase all for only $149,900.

7 UNITS - 6 COMM & 1 RESIDENTIAL

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PRICE REDUCED - MUST SELL

Building located along the Sydenham River in Wallaceburg. 4 residential & 1 small commercial. $165,000 .

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

581-585 WALLACE ST.

PRICE REDUCED4912_DJW_1_0066

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Tri-counTy realTy inc. BrokerageIndependently Owned & Operated

565 BrOadway St., tIllSOnBurg, On n4g 3S8519-842-7351 ext. 227

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John D’AloisioSales Representative

Direct 519-983-6192

3200 sq. ft. building & chattels for sale in growing South Western Ontario Community of Tillsonburg. Now being used as restaurant with seating capacity for 120 and outside parking for 40 vehicles. This property is zoned Central Commercial which accomodates many uses. High visibility on busy main street coming to town. Many updates in 2012 including new flat roof. Call listing agent for all details. MLS# 515183. Asking $379,900.

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Southwest Ontario

ROY A. BOYES REAL ESTATE519.397.0928 [email protected]

Net 300K, 3.4m litres, Asking 2.2m

Net 175K, 2.3m litres, Asking 1.2m

Ask 1.8m, Gross 850K, 18, Range

Ask 3.9m, Gross 1.7m, 27

Ask 1.1m, 18, Gross 500K

Ask 600K , Corner, 4 tenants, 10% CAP

Ask 2.5m , 8% CAP, Full, Corner

18 Rooms, 35 Beds, Gross 360K, Ask 1m

23 Rooms, Gross 350K, Ask 900K

34 Rooms, Gross 425K, Ask 1.2m

34 Rooms, Gross 725K, Ask 1.8m

Over 200, Asking 17m, 6.5% CAP

Gross 4m, Net 450K, Ask 1.3m

160 doors, Ask 879K

GAS STATION

GAS STATION

GOLF COURSE

GOLF COURSE

GOLF COURSE

PLAZA

PLAZA

RETIREmENT HOmE

RETIREmENT HOmE

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RETIREmENT HOmE

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STORAGE

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• Call your clients. Don’t forget the value of a personal phone call in the age of all things digital. Follow up on a service you provided, or a project you took part in, to show you care about the outcome, but do not ask for referrals at this point.

• Contact the people who referred your business. Find out how they, and their businesses, are doing in order to learn more about their offerings so you can return the favour and pass business along to them.

• Target 40 to 50 people to remain in contact with. This should include people who did business with you in the past six to 12 months, and other potential clients you’ve recently made connections with. Send a personalized card in the mail about your appreciation for their business, or thanking them for connecting with you.

• Follow up. Approximately two weeks after you’ve mailed your cards follow up with a phone call. If it’s a past client, now is the appropriate time to ask for that referral. If you’re speaking with a potential client, take this opportunity to set up a face-to-face meeting to gain new business.

Remember that improving your social capital isn’t about the number of contacts you make, Loncar

points out, but rather about turning those contacts into lasting and meaningful

business relationships.

-NC

businesssavvy

In today’s world of business development,

social capital is evolving and has become

the currency of networking. Dominik Loncar,

Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Canadian Youth

Business Foundation (cybf.ca), recommends the

following steps to generate a vital source of

social capital:

Making social capital work for you



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Located in St. Marys – 15 minutes South of Stratford, 20 minutes Northeast of London

For more information contact www.reiddundas.com

2.2 acres of prime commercial development property zoned Highway commercial. Located on main street, St. Marys, close to 3 car dealerships, The Beer Store, local hospital, a restaurant, etc. Call today to discuss the possibilities and the reasons you need to consider St. Marys for your business. MLS 420787.

High traffic strip mall for lease $8.00/sq. ft. Please call Listing Office for more details. MLS 554264.

$8.00/sq. ft. $99,900

retail space 1200 sq ft.

This prime 1 acre building site has amazing potential. Located on a busy artery, across the road from Canadian Tire & Foodland Mall. With C3 zoning, your options are many. $250,000. MLS 090243.

$250,000Located steps from Town Hall in downtown St. Marys and 1 block from all downtown amenities. MLS 213287.

prime commercial lot

iNVestmeNt propertY $475,000

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This large, completely renovated downtown property shows excellent return and is ready for the next owner. There are 2 commercial and 4 residential units. It is located in the heart of St. Marys, thriving with many festivals and opportunities. MLS 711889.

This very busy general store is located in Kirkton, West of St. Marys with great exposure on Hwy 23. It is a true country store with Post Office, grocery, hardware, movie rentals, etc., plus a well cared-for spacious two storey living quarters attached to the store. MLS 700823.

‘tHe KirKtoN marKet’ NEW PRICE $299,000

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commercial deVelopmeNt

Two floors, two boardrooms, private executive offices, washrooms. Heat, hydro & taxes incl. $8.00/sq. ft. Located in St. Marys between Stratford & London. Close to 400 series highways. MLS 604937.

professioNal office space 1800 sf

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This site offers 8.8 acres of prime development land located across from the St. Marys Golf Course and one block from ‘The Independent Grocery Store’. It is zoned Highway Commercial which allows for many uses. MLS 699641.

‘iNVestmeNt poteNtial’ $595,000

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13 year old building on 1.5 acres designed for many uses. Located minutes to Hwy 7 and 1/2 hour to Hwy 401. Large 50’x80’ warehouse area, 3 large overhead loading doors, loading dock, 24’x24’ production area with in-floor heat, separate office area. MLS 101456.

‘mUlti Use BUildiNG’ $575,000

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NEW

PRICE




Southwest Ontario

Southampton

Harold Fenlon Broker

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE

McIntee’s Top Salesperson

2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 & 20118297239_2113

Bus. 519.797.5500Cell. 519.374.4448email: h f e n l o n @ b m t s . c o m

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Summer breeze cottages, exceptionally well maintained business in fantastic location & minutes to prime sand beach. Consists of winterized 1-3 B.R. home; presently rented year round, 1-3 B.R., 4-2 B.R. & 2 -1 B.R. cottages. (www.southbruce.com/summerbreeze) 90% rented for this summer season. 4912_DJW_1_0036

GREAT SUMMER COTTAGES

http://myhomes.360photo.ca/7281

$599

,900

Par 36, nine hole golf course. 10 acre driving range, fully licensed club house, and 3 bedroom, 4 year old house. Strategically located to enjoy the view of golf course and pond. 3 additional buildings used to storage golf equipment, carts & repair shop. There are 2 wells on the property.

9 HOLE GOLF COURSE


$1,40

0,000

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Well maintained business close to beach. ‘THE MAPLES’ consists of 7 - 2 bedroom units, 1 - 3 bedroom unit recently built & a 3+ bedroom residence. All buildings are in excellent repair. All units fully rented year round. Many improvements include new roofs, 2 gas fireplaces in 2 units. 4912_DJW_0042

THE MAPLES’ COTTAGES


$599

,900

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Professional Group Inc.Real Estate, Brokerage


32 Charing Cross St., Brantford

519-756-390046 Salespeople at your service

www.century21.ca/professionalgroup

8302299_2113

Just over 10 acres of industrial land with a 64,000 square foot building; includes 20,000 square feet of cold storage, 5 loading docks, 2 drive-in doors, ceiling height is 24 feet to peak; gable height is 14 feet. Contact Jim for permitted uses and further information. MLS #37210.

Jim Nagle, Sales Representative 519-732-7318.

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162 Argyle Street, Delhi

Prime Commercial location on Kitchener’s Golden Mile! Commercial lot in high traffic area currently used as a car lot. Approx. size of property is 1 acre. Property has a shop/3 bay garage that is approx 1500 sq ft and 400 sq ft of Office space. Contact Jim for other permitted uses. MLS #38065.

Jim Nagle, Sales Representative

519-732-7318.2113_DJW_1_0085

1431 Victoria Street North, Kitchener

Great opportunity! - Run your own variety store and have 4-one bedroom

apartments to offset your overhead. Located in a mature area with new residential development across the

street. R4B zoning allows a number of uses. MLS #38722

Mark Whalen, Sales Representative 519-732-5295 2113_DJW_0060

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[email protected]

www.royallepagecommercial.com *Independently Owned and Operated

George Gicopoulos Sales Representative

Royal LePage Triland Realty, Brokerage*

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Approx 2,000 sq. ft. Commercial building, currently operating as "Countryside Restaurant". Licensed for 80. Newer roof. Paved parking for about 20 cars. Great location. Turn-key operation. Short hours.

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Family style restaurant with Banquet Room facilities for 160. Total license for 300 including patio. Plus 4 apartments in a seperate building for additional income. One and a 1/4 acres of land with less than 8 year old 6,000 sq. ft. building with plenty of paved parking. Busy location with plenty of repeat customers. Owner will consider sale of business with option on property for the right party. Call George for details.

FAMILY STYLE RESTAURANT WITH PROPERTY - $1,325,000

Just North of London on busy Hwy# 4 in Lucan next to Lucan Arena & Sports Complex. Business in A-1 condition with nice patio. Renovation and upgrades done in the last couple of years. Call George for details. 2113_DJW_3_0035

FREE STANDING PIZZA/RESTAURANT- $295,000Busy highway location near London. Good condition, sales and profits. Business only also for sale at reasonable price. Well known with good reputation in London and Southwestern Ontario. Call George for details. 2113_DJW_1_0036

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Magnificent building, circa 1889 with it's impressive architecture and Clock Tower towering over the middle of Strathroy. This his-toric building houses the impres-sive, upscale 'Clock Tower Inn' with 8 recently and completely renovated suites, plus the suc-cessful 'Strathroy Ale House' Pub/Restaurant with an excellent patio. Sale of 'business only' will also be considered with option on the property. Call George for details.

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GOOD INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

$290,000

2,000 square foot retail space. Great window display and rear loading area. Two residential units upstairs. Will lease retail space for $10.50 per square foot.

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Renovated, well maintained building in downtown Chesley. 800 square feet. One bedroom apartment upstairs.

HIGH VISIBILITY LOCATION

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1,000 square foot building set up as restaurant and an older former service station with hoist and car wash. Large parking area is freshly paved. Phase 2 Environmental on file.$69,900

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4000 square foot commercial building on Chesley’s main street. Property fronts on two streets. Building is in good condition, can be opened by removing temporary partition walls.

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EXCELLENT COMMERCIAL

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1200 square foot retail space is wide open with office at the back. The 3 bedroom apartment has been totally renovated with modern kitchen and 5 pc bath with whirlpool tub.

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

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8 acre parcel in the progressive Town of Chesley. Property is zoned R3 which allows for a multitude of residential uses. Excellent investment.

$299,000 $159,000

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• 48,000 square feet building space• 19 apartments (1 & 2 bedroom)• 5 good commercial tenants• New roof and most windows (2010)

• Lots of land to develop• Rural Highway Commercial Zone (RHC)

uses permit - auto sales and repairs, restaurant, motel, gas bar and more.

Lease for $4.00 sq. ft. plus 2.08 TMI/CAM

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Lot 20 Concession 20., Sauble Beach - Excellent opportunity to develop new housing project as it is close to Sauble Beach & on the edge of existing Sauble development. A total of 95 acres; 22 acres had subdivision draft plan with 20 lots. Part of the area (Walker Way) is developed with water, individual septic, electic, gas, cable & telephone.

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT$549,900

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Well established, high visibility location on Hwy #21 in Southampton. Turnkey, no franchise fees, no royalties & owner will train. Well maintained building in excellent condition. Indoor seating for 24, plus outdoor patio with take-out window. Vendor fi nancing available. Price includes building & chattels. www.chipsahoy.org

FAST FOOD - $325,90017 ALBERT ST. N., SOUTHAMPTON

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Desirable corner lot w/high traffi c, high visibility, close to Wal Mart & Canadian Tire. Environmental Assessment Phase 3 available. Ideal location for commercial venture requiring high traffi c fl ow. Full municipal services available. Boundary survey available. MLS 411044000122400

PRIME CORNER COMMERCIAL - $549,0005094 HWY 21, PORT ELGIN

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Zoned R3 - Residential Development 0.98 acre, ideally suited for town homes or semi’s. Located in the heart of Southampton just 2 blocks to downtown & sand beaches of Lake Huron. Level lot & survey available. Municipal easement to the East side of the lot. MLS 2011127129

ZONED R - 3 - $349,900MORPETH & GROSVENOR

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2.06 acres, commercial zoning, has over 400 foot frontage. Formerly Chrysler Car dealer... loads of parking. 8000 sq ft building with large work bay. Call Michael DeAngelis.

29 PARIS RD. IN PARIS JUST REDUCED TO $499,900

Opportunity to own one of the few commercial properties in town. Tenants, hardware store, financial planner, franchised pizza outlet, clothing store. Properties in this town are few and far between. 9450 sq ft. 6 units, net leases. Call Michael DeAngelis.

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26,000 square feet located in the heart of Brantford revitalized downtown core. Large modern building with elevator and attached 46 car parking lot. Great investment. Call or email for all details.

BRANTFORD OFFICE BUILDING

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Very modern and well maintined. Fully rented for $900, $840, $625. Good Brantford location. No work required. Call or email for all details.

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Industrial zoned property suitable for a variety of uses. Ideal location near commercial development in Dunnville (neighbours are Canadian Tire, Sobeys, Tim Hortons). Currently used as contractor’s shop w/landscape supply outlet. Approx. 38’x60’ steel bdlg w/3 recent large o/h doors & 200 amp service and lighting, spacious gravel parking area with great exposure for retail sales. Fabulous re-development potential. Call Darren Papineau to view. MLS H3099719

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95-99 BELL ST., PORT COLBORNE $259,000

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Turn key Garden Centre/Greenhouse operation on 6.9 acres of great gardening soil located in Welland with about 570 ft frontage on a well travelled road - great for sales of plants. 10,000 sqft of greenhouses cutter connect with natural gas forced air heat and roof venting, 400 amp hydro, glass front entry with east, north and south rollup sides, set up for a retail environment with 2000 drip lines for hanging baskets, fully benched plus heated 1200 sq ft cold frame structure, large retention pon, approx 20,000 sqft of outside water fed crop area, ample parking, outdoor fenced compound for nursery stock and a covered area. Zoning allows for single family residence and/or expansion of Greenhouses. Great clean operation. Call Darren Papineau to view. MLS H3101064

700 FORKS ROAD, WELLAND $399,900

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Turn key Garden Centre/Greenhouses operation on 2.85 acres w/about 450ft of frontage located on busy Hwy 6 about 30 min south of Hamilton. Includes 2 entrances with large road sign, 2 portable signs, entry posts w/potential for gates, 120 ft glass storefront, 12,000 sq ft greenhouse space w/lighting. 8000 sqft retail tree/shrub area, 4000 sqft retail perennial area, full injected fertilization system, soil bale breaker system, drip lines for hanging baskets, all display shelving w/tables, tiered displayers and racking, 2 cov’d cashier counter areas, computer cash register systems w/inventory program, 2 washrs, 12’x50’ office trailer and 2 storage trailers (53’&35’). Property is zoned Agricultural allowing for expansion and includes a 4 bedroom farmhouse with new roof shingles (12), some new windows, updated 100 amp wiring, nat gas, city water and high speed internet. Call Darren for a complete contents list. MLS H3106951

2990 HIGHWAY 6. JARVIS $499,000

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Vacation at home! Lakefront at tip of Peacock Point with spectacular Lake Erie view! Fully winterized and lived in year round by current owner. Features open concept living/dining/kitchen w/oak cabinets & pine ceiling, 2 bedrooms w/recent Berber carpet, updated 4 pc bathroom & mnflr laundry. Upgrades include decor, shingles-07, concrete shoreline protection, new shed, exterior doors & wndws, gas f/place, nat gas furnace, 200 amp brkers, cistern & full septic bed. Call Darren Papineau. MLS H3105443

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Handyman special! Terrific Flip! Spacious o/concept 2 bedroom winterized home across the road from Lake Erie. Large 60’x150’ lot with panoramic views and possible ownership of waterfront property across. Property being sold “as is”. Crawl space foundation walls need repair. Great Investment opportunity. Loads of potential. Quick possession. Call Darren Papineau to view. MLS H3100086.

LAKEVIEW

1873 LAKESHORE RD, SELKIRK $139,900

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3 Country Building lots in lakefront subdivision w/shared ownership in private lakefront park w/sandy beach overlooking Lake Erie & Mohawk Island Lighthouse. Several executive custom homes in this subdivision. Build your dream home. Lots are zoned for year round residential living. Services available at road include hydro, nat gas and phone. Located less than 10 min from Dunnville, Town Centre. Call Darren Papineau for further details. MLS H3100356

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EMPIRE COUNTRY ESTATES YORK - LOTS STARTING AT $109,900

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The Ontario economy is

expected to grow 1.5

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U.S. economic growth improves,

according to the BMO Blue Book

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like the U.S. Federal Reserve’s

Beige Book, the BMO Blue Book

combines the expertise of BMO’s

economists with information

on current business conditions

provided to BMO’s commercial

bankers by local businesspeople.

“Once the U.S. economy begins to run at a three per cent-plus clip later this year Ontario will see momentum pick up,” said Robert Kavcic, Senior Economist, BMO Capital Markets. “With such a direct benefi t to the Ontario economy, we expect growth to reach 2.3 per cent in 2014.”

Susan Brown, senior vice president, Ontario Division, BMO Bank of Montreal noted that manufacturing clients have seen success by cutting costs and focusing on productivity during the economic downturn. “Pressure from the relatively high Canadian dollar is a continuing concern, reinforcing the ongoing importance for fi rms to improve their productivity. We encourage manufacturers to take advantage of low interest rates to invest in their businesses, as we expect a positive environment to continue.”

Mike Bonner, vice president, Commercial Banking, GTA Division, BMO Bank of Montreal, said that his clients are optimistic, but wary of a fragile economic recovery going forward. “Businesses have chosen to invest in opportunities that diversify their market share, whether those are new business ventures or adding to their existing clientele. This expansion, both horizontally and vertically, has driven modest growth across the Greater Toronto Area.”

Mr. Bonner added that BMO is armed with a highly-skilled team of experts that can make lending decisions at the local level to help its commercial clients boost productivity, expand into new markets and make strategic investment decisions that will help propel growth and drive success.

BMO Blue Book Ont. : U.S. Growth to Drive Momentum in OntarioEconomic conditions drive manufacturing companies tocut costs and improve productivity

GDP growth of 1.5 per cent expected in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014;Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013,2.3 per cent in 2014



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Rare .79 ac plan of subdivision approved parcel of developed land. All services at or near lot line. Allows for const of 24 unit condo res complex comprosed of 6-1000 sqft units/flr. Outside pkg for 38 vehicles. Buyer resp for all charges/permits/due diligence pertaining to future use. Survey avail.

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Superbly priced prop w hi visibility in historic downtown. 1200 sqft retail space w/235 sqft in rear, full service style bsmt & updtd 1450 sqft 3 bdrm upr lvl res unit. Operating for decades as Variety/Video/Lottery store w/est. clientelle. Inventory can be purchased sep arpx. $10,000.

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17 CaYUGa STReeT N, CaYUGa $149,000

Exciting profitable bus opp-perfect for 2nd income or unlimited potential to expand & grow w/virtually no competition. Inclds. $110,000 of inventory subject to change. Estab since 1991. Inclds phone#, website, customer/wholesaler list, price catalogue, etc.

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PROFITaBLe CaNOPY BUSINeSS $149,000

442 NeW LaKeSHORe ROaD, PORT DOVeR $1,195,000Excellent restaurant biz/property-family owned/operated for 60 yrs+. Mega facility inc huge comm kitch w/upgraded equip/multiple walk-in coolers. Breakfast dining in front-dinner dining in rear w/sep entrances. Loads of parking! Steady clientele, equipped for lrg group meetings/parties. Profitable turnkey biz-Note 4% commiss!

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676 KING STReeT, WeLLaND $799,900Finely tuned turnkey restaurant biz w/full bsmt inc 2 lrg banquet rms + 3 upper levels res units. Known as Budda Bing Roadhouse est’ 08. Boasts steady clientele. 3500 sqft on main lvl w/700sqft sublet to JUST BALLS. Close to 2015 Commonwealth Games. All offers cond 30 days upon acting on option to purch realest. Note 4% commiss! 2113_DJW_3_0041

192 MaPLe aVe, WeLLaND $799,000

Affordable 11 plex investment property on outskirts of Jarvis. Approx. 35-45 mins SW of Hamilton. This well maintained brick bldg inc 11x2 bdrm units w 11 fridges & 11 stoves. Comm laundry rm w new coin op machines ‘09. 3 units in bsmnt, 4 on main lvl & 4 on upr with balconies. Fully rented w super w 12 yr tenure. Allow notice for showings.

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2071 MaIN ST S, JaRVIS $764,000Excellent N.O.I. approx $38,400 (projected) inclds 3 2-bdrm units & 1 1-bdrm unit all on UL. Lower level inclds office #1 w/long term tenant approx 1700 sqft, retail # 1 approx 1700 sqft area in process of being rented. Great investment opportunity!

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191 eRIe ST, NaNTICOKe $249,900

Uncompromised beauty here in Pt Dover - Immaculate 2 acre diverse prop inc 2000 sq ft ranch ext reno’d in 93,4 winterized rental cottages generate good income. 4 tiered terrace/break wall sys ensures ero-sion protection of 206 ft of shoreline. 3 Eco-flow septic sys, cistern, well c/a in main houses & ‘02 blt Northlander cottage. Awesome opportunity to live and work at the Lake! 2113_DJW_1_0478

Profitable turnkey business approx. 35-40 mins. S. of Hamilton, en route to Lake Erie in busy convenient store, 2-pump gas station, 50 x 21 ft. mechanic’s garage (functional), w/hoist & air compressor. Groceries, milk, cigarettes, lottery, phone card, ATM, bulk water refill, movie rentals & more. Incl. reno’d 1100 sq. ft. 2 bdrm. upr. level living unit, $800 per month. 2113_DJW_1_2301

2 MaIN aVeNUe W, FISHeRVILLe $199,000

Great mixed use property offers a hi-exposure street lvl comm unit with long term tenant in place & 2 res units on the upr lvl. 1 bdrm currently rented out & freshly reno’d 2 bdrm that is available for rent. Parking in the rear produces income.

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14 ROBINSON ST, SIMCOe $182,000

Large 0.75 acre commercial parcel w fully fenced compound, asphalt parking area & large 50 x 150 ft steel clad building w conc floor & foundation. 50 x 63 ft open area with att 6 “bay” area. Inc. newly updated elec service/wiring, mun water.

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WHERE TO INVEST? REAL ESTATE OR STOCKS?

In recent months, there’s been a lot of debate as to whether to invest in Stocks or buy Real Estate as a safe hedge against inflation and to build wealth. Given the current predictions of a drop in property prices, and the unpredictable Stock market, I still maintain Real Estate will continue to be the better choice. To prove that Real Estate will still be a smart investment decision, let’s examine the potential of both.

We have all heard of the many riches that both Real Estate ownership and the Stock market can bring, but unfortunately we also have heard of the horror stories from both types of investments that had gone terribly bad. As you are probably aware, the stock market can fluctuate dramatically and you have little control on what happens to your investment. You pray and hope that your stocks do not plummet because of bad news migrating from some foreign

By Dino Nicosia, Broker Of Record,

Investpro Realty and Appraisal Ltd.

country, or another Ponzi scheme creating havoc in the market. Make no mistake, we have witnessed overnight swings that had made people rich in the Stock market; however we have also seen in other cases sending investors to bankruptcy.

We know that Real Estate owners are not shielded from such peaks and valleys, exemplified by the boom of the late 1980’s and the subsequent recession in the early 1990’s. However, it is important to note that the swings in Real Estate are more predictable and not as severe. More importantly you have more control on the investment. In addition, Real Estate investment is unique from the Stock market because real wealth is achieved by using leverage. As an example, with leverage an investor could buy a real estate asset worth $1,000,000.00 with as little as a $100,000.00 investment. You cannot use this leverage with stocks. With stocks you are basically buying dollar for dollar.

One of the greatest benefits to Real Estate investing is that it’s probably one of the more accessible ways to invest using borrowed money. So often I hear people say they don’t like borrowing because they believe that being in debt depletes their personal net worth. This is true; consumer debt-loans to pay for a car, a vacation, or other non-investing debt, will be a burden on a person’s potential net worth. However it’s not in the same category as an asset-backed debt. Asset-backed debt-loans secured by a potentially appreciating asset, such as real property, can be a great way to use leverage to increase a person’s net worth. Also keep in mind the cost of interest on the loan used to invest, is tax deductible.

In my view, borrowing to buy Real Estate makes for a good, long term investment strategy. A great example of that benefit is that a house in Burlington

Ontario (30 minutes West of Toronto) in 1980 sold for $100,000.00. Today that same home is worth over $600,000.00. That is tax a free gain as a residential home, or a capital gain as an investment property. History shows that buying an investment type of Real Estate will over time build wealth. An experienced investor is able to buy on short term and by flipping properties will earn good profits as well. However that is a high-risk strategy. What I am promoting is a longer-term investment plan. Great wealth is generally achieved by long term holdings and allowing the equity to grow.

When buying Real Estate, the best way investors can avoid risk is to focus on cash-flow positive properties. That means the rental income covers all your expenses, including the mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, repairs and a contingency fund; and have extra cash at the end of the month. That way your property will be making money for you whether real estate prices go up or down-so hopefully, you’ll never be forced to sell in a down market.

The following are some of the many advantages in a long-term real estate investment plan which will build your retirement nest egg.

• Building Net Worth over time from capital appreciation

• Take advantage of the many tax advantages

• Cash flow and residual income,

• Capital gain on sale (or tax free on your home)

• Equity growth through mortgage principal pay down

There are important questions you need to ask yourself, before you consider in entering the world of Real Estate investments;

a) Are you prepared and do you have the energy, to devote as much time as necessary to looking after your investment? Unlike Stocks, you have to be more involved on daily basis.

b) Do you have enough retirement savings and investments to retire comfortably without such real estate investments?

c) Are you going to be able to send your children to university, with your present income and net worth?

d) Since real estate is not liquid, is liquidity a concern for you?

Stocks or Real Estate? I say “Can you afford not to buy Real Estate?”

Dino Nicosia, Broker of Record, PresidentYour Investment Partner For Life

Investpro Realty & Appraisal Ltd. Brokerage

730 Brant Street, Unit 102 Burlington, ON L7R 2H9

P: 905.631.6500

C: 905.870.5852 | F: 905.631.6505

Visit our website: www.investprorealty.com

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inthenews Get a leg up in business by finding your niche

Part of being an entrepreneur is having the ability to innovate and to adapt to changes in the marketplace, particularly when it comes

to understanding the demographics of your target market. You bring

ideas to life by offering new products and services, or by delivering them in new ways.

As with any major undertaking, you’ll want to do your research first

to determine which group of people you want to reach and how you will accomplish that. Consider the following:

• Is there a group of potential customers with similar wants or needs?

• Is the market big enough to support my business?

• Who is my competition, and are they currently serving that same market?

• Can I adapt my products and services to address the market’s needs, and still be profitable?

The best way to learn more about a market segment is by talking to the people who belong to it to find out firsthand what they want. Let’s say you work in the health care field and have learned that a growing number of people are looking for mobile services, or personalized care inside the home. You might decide to expand your offerings, or start a new business, aimed at meeting a particular set of needs for this niche. If you keep an eye on emerging social trends, or changes in demographics like an aging population, you can get in on the ground floor, or adapt accordingly.

Once you’ve determined your target market, you can focus on adjusting or developing your marketing plan. You’ve heard what the market has to say; now it’s your turn to reach out to them. Think about the language you use, and the way you present yourself to them. Do test marketing and seek feedback.

You can also start your research with free business services by contacting the Business Info Line (1-888-745-8888) and accessing the Canada Business Network website canadabusiness.gc.ca for more business information.

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Within the grid of the downtown. Corner solid built and totally renovated from top to bottom. 100 amps elect service. Consisting of 3 bdrm & 1 - bachelor. Gross income $29,100. Net income $22,165.

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Centrally located large four family home with separate hydro meters, large 2 car garage at rear of property. Nice rear yard. All separate entrances. Zoned legal non confirming 4 units.

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Price to sell! Freestanding commercial building with high ceilings. Approx. 4,300 sq ft of commercial space with limited parking but ample street parking. Could suit many uses, medical, retail, warehouse, restaurant etc.

To view contact Exclusive Sales Representative

Cosmo Costa.

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NEW ON THE MARKET

Solid property consisting of 2 - 2 bedrooms, 3 - 1 bedroom & 1 Jr 1 bedroom. Double car garage. Roof approx. 7 years new. Newer windows, plumbing & electrical updated. 4 hydro meters. Gross income of $53,400, Expenses $12,798.94. N.O.I. $40,601.06.

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905.388.1110 / [email protected] | www.ramzitwal.com

775 Upper Wentworth St. Hamilton ON

Established convenience store in heart of Downtown Hamilton. Good family business. Good income from Lotto & ATM.

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BUSINESS

Great location near court house, GO station, McMaster. Fully rented. 2 apts - one 1-bed, one 2-Bed & school of hair dressing for past 40 years. New roof 2 yrs, new HVAC 3 yrs.

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Moving company for residential offices. Rated A+

with BBB. Established clientele with experienced crew 8 of movers. Ongoing turnkey

operation. All future bookings and contracts are included in

the sale. Two 5-ton trucks and one 3-ton truck.

Profitable investment, can be operated out of laptop.

Present owner willing to train.

MOVERS




Hamilton

GAURUV LALLSales Representative

[email protected]

112756663_2113

OFFICE. 905.545.1188DIRECT. 905.LISTING

905.547-8464www.remaxhamilton.com

AAA location on busy East Main Street Welland! Large 200 x 132 lot with 3 street frontages and 7500 sqft. building. C3 zoning allows for a wide variety of uses! Recent phase 1 and 2 environmental reports available. 12,300 average daily traffic count with new development in the immediate area. Asking price 799K VTB possible.

Corner Commercial lot with high visibility and great traffic count! Lot size 147 x 118 with recent environmental site assessment! C2 zoning allows for a wide variety of uses! Asking price $299K vendor may assist with financing.

Net leased investment with AAA Tenant! High traffic, high visibility corner property in the Heart Grimsby. Care free investment. Asking $599K.

2.1 acre redevelopment site in the heart of Fort Erie directly across from big box retailers! Asking $711K.

wanted!

Farm Land within 20 •km of Hamilton

Automotive Repair •Shop in Hamilton

Corner Commercial •Lot 1.5 acres minimum

Pharmacy anywhere •in SW Ontario

Church Facility in •Ancaster

RE/MAX® ESCARPMENT REALTY INC., Brokerage

Independently Owned And OperAted

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Prime Industrual/Commercial corner site. High traffic exposure 1.8 acres. Near Hwy & Lake Ontario. Zoned (M3). Ask for Al’s on-line marketing today!

STONEY CREEK

Newly renovated 1 /34 stry. Zoned resi-dential taxes. Huge 60’x287’ lot. Lots of potential options under M3 industrial. Prestige business park area. 1 1/2 car garage. Newly asphalted.

“OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS”

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$348,997OR MAKE AN OFFER

Opportunity to own your own busi-ness. Established dine in or take out Mediterranean restaurant. Busy strip Plaza, Schools, high rise building to draw traffic to business. Business opportunity to quit job.

EAST HAMILTON (NEAR STONEY CREEK)

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$29,997 OR BEST OFFER

2 retail store fronts, 1 large residential apt above (was 2 residential units). Easy to convert back. Spent over $60,000 on reno’s, etc. Ask for Al’s on-line marketing today.

EAST HAMILTON

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High traffic location. Near New Centre Mall/Walmart. 4000 sq ft, new rear addition 3 yrs ago. 90 x 110 lot. Commercial H. Many uses commercial retail + car lot. 2 drive in doors + garage.

EAST HAMILTON

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$894.997 OR MAKE AN OFFER

“CALL AL TODAY, PUT YOUR COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY ON THE MARKET!

FOR SELLERS & BUYERS SEARCH ONLINE @ REALTOR.CA OR GET THE APP! (FOR SMARTPHONES)

DIRECT LINE 905-570-9997TOLL FREE 1-855-570-9997

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$999,997 OR MAKE AN OFFER

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MOUNT HOPE (IN TOWN) - $234,997

ABANDONED 2 STRY, 4 BDRM HANDYMAN SPECIAL. THE VALUE IS IN THE LAND, 117.5 x 199.14 irreg. Potential commercial develop-ment. Hwy exposure. Ask for Al’s online marketing today!


“YOUR OPPORTUNITY...” “DEVELOPMENT SITE”

ASK FOR AL’S ONLINE MARKETING

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SOLDBIG OR SMALL,

WE SELL THEM ALL!

276 Main St. W. Hamilton, Ontario(just West of Queen St.) L8P 1J8

Cell: 905-518-6713Office: 905-522-6001

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HAMILTON INCOME PROPERTIES

Visit my website

BROKER

Augie Ammendolia

HAMILTON INCOME PROPERTIES

9 units + 1 car workshop for further rental income. Large units mostly 2 BR plus DR. Pls. contact Listing Broker for financial information. Some rents far below market value. Property to be severed from 547 Main St. E. Seller is proceeding with severance application. Lot size: 73.4 x 137.35 Irreg. (Imperial).

HAMILTON CENTRE 9 UNITS

$697,900

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Solid 2 1/2 storey brick used as 4 family home. 3 car garages. Workshop or storage. 200 amp breaker service with wired smoke detector. Close to downtown and bus routes. 3 -1 BR and 1 - 2 BR.

HAMILTON CENTRE - 4 PLEX

$239,900

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Charming Victorian style home. Close to downtown. 1 and 3 BR units, parking on site. “Close proximity to downtown and International Village. Possible owner occupied professional use.”

HAMILTON CENTRE - TRIPLEX

$269,900

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South Central location. Close to downtown. Currently vacant. 2 - 1 br, 1-2 br. Possible completion of basement to 4th unit. 2 parking on site.


$259,900

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Excellent corner building. Lots of improvements 3-2 br apts. Completely renovated. All untis have independent heating and hydro. Across from McDonalds and near Ivor Wynne Stadium.

HAMILTON CENTRE - 3 STORES/3 APTS

$449,900

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Great location. 12,000 SF - 5 commercial units at ground floor and 8 apartment units above. Ample parking. Lot size: 107.3 x 158 ft. Possible land assembly with adjacent properties presently for sale.

HAMILTON CENTRE - COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BLDG.

$895,000

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Stately triplex to be severed from 549 Main St. E. Close to downtown large well-appointed apartments on 1st and 2nd floor. Possible professional use, high visibility, parking at rear with 4 garage. Lot Size: 33’ x 137’ Irregular

HAMILTON CENTRE TRIPLEX

$289,900

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Renovated - 3 family property on major street south of Main St. Separate hydro meters for all unites. Suit possible commercial professional use. Pls. contact Listing Agent for financial information.


$169,900

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Also available for lease at $6.50/SF plus TMI. Upscale Ancaster Industrial condo with prestige industrial zoning, your chance to own a location in Ancaster business park. Unique busy commercial/prestige industrial zoning covers various uses over 1700 sq. ft. Ground floor plus mezzanine. Run your own business in elite location with easy access to 403/QEW to go to any direction.

ANCASTER INDUSTRIAL UNIT

$264,900

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Proposed building to be built King St location close to downtown and future LRT route site is whole city block. Current use is commercial building with apartments above. Pls. contact Listing Agent for additional information.

HAMILTON - DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT SITE

$2,495,000

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Large lot 60 ft. by 290 ft. near Upper James. Suit many home businesses. Charming home, many upgrades. Euro style kitchen. Hi-eff furnace. Ceramic & hardwood floors. Detached garage. Note: Rear of property has development potential, possible rezoning of property for development.

CENTRAL MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT SITE

$369,900

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Many options to increase revenue in analready successful indoor playground business. Approx. 3,800 sq.ft. with an additional approx. 1,500 sq.ft. in the mezzanine. Price includes all equip, tables & chairs, all cafe equipment, front desk, lockers, tables & chairs in private rm. Arcade games avail. (not on leases). Lucrative party business. 2113_DJW_0087

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Larry SzpirglasBroker/[email protected]

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High traffic area across from the Smart Centre on Wilson Street W. Future use allows for arterial commercial development. Highly visibile site with lots of potential. Farm house currently used as commercial w/one residential unit. Please callLarry Szpirglas, Broker/Managerat 905-648-6800or email [email protected]

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PRIME ANCASTER SITE!

$2,950,000

Well maintained professional legal offices w/modernized heating/cooling, plumbing & electrical. Many original architectural features; stained glass, oak staircase, 9” baseboards, high ceilings. Many possible uses; zoned “H”.Please callLarry Szpirglas, Broker/Managerat 905-648-6800or email [email protected]

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CoMMERCIAl bEAuTy

$329,500

2.5 storey all brick house with 4 parking spots. Close to restaurants, entertainment, schools, parks, public transit & downtown core.Please callLarry Szpirglas, Broker/Managerat 905-648-6800or email [email protected]

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hAMIlToN INTERNATIoNAl VIllAgE

$269,900

1800 sq ft condo office/warehouse with rear loading close to Linc, 403 & public transit. Current use professional offices with board room. Adaptable to many uses. M-4 zoning; light manufacturing, distributing & warehousing. Please callLarry Szpirglas, Broker/Managerat 905-648-6800or email [email protected]

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PRIME EAST MouNTAIN!

$214,900

REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

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(905) 529-5900 X 240EMAIL: [email protected]

WWW.BBSREALTY.COM

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SALES AND LEASING SERVICES

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

EAST HAMILTON MOUNTAIN Very busy plaza, prime East Mountain location. Many national tenants in complex with a good mix of retail & office uses. Units availale: a ground floor retail unit - 1283 sf, asking $10.95/sf net and several second floor office spaces units from 450 sfr to 1423 sfr, starting from $14.95 - $16.95/sfr gross. Abundant on-site parking. Immediate possession.

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CENTRAL HAMILTON MOUNTAIN An attractive multi-tenant retail plaza located on a major arterial. Close proximity to Limeride Mall and the expressway. Excellent tenant mix with medical, professional office and retail units. Units available: Unit 2 - 2250 sf, previous Physical Therapy use. Ideal for most office/retail uses; Units 6 & 7 - 2,300 sf, divisible, previous medical uses, ideal for same or most other office/retail uses. Abundant parking, immediate possession. Asking $11.49/sf net.

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WEST HAMILTON MOUNTAIN Prime West Mountain location minutes from the lucrative Ancaster Meadowlands shopping disctrict, a major high school, an affluent residential area and easy acess to the link. Busy plaza anchored by Rexall Pharmacy. Available in-line space 6,639 sq. ft. suitable for most retail uses, available immediately and a 20,474 sf freestanding building ideal for a grocery store or most other retail uses. Call for property and leasing details.

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EAST HAMILTON Low rental rates! Attractive neighbourhood retail plaza in the heart of a mixed Density residential area with easy access to the new Red Hill expressway. Retail units from 1,265 - 2,060 sf. Asking $9.95/sf net & fin-ished office units from 900 - 1,560 sf asking $9.95 - $10.95 sf net. Immediate possession, abundant park.

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DOWNTOWN HAMILTON Prime ground floor office space, excellent exposure to high traffic, close promixity to the downtown core. Located in a professional office complex, ideal for most professional office uses. Suite 102-4770 sfr includes 11 well appointed private offices, reception, boardroom, separate/shared entrance plus Suite 202 - 1,778 sfr 2 floor offices. May lease together for 6,548 sfr. Immediate possession. Asking $17.95/sf gross.

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170 SILVERCREEK PARKWAY NORTH, GUELPH

Located on a major arterial road across from Willow West Mall. Many national tenants on this power retail strip. Rare vacancy, excellent end cap location and frontage. Ideal for most retail/office uses. Unit sizes from 1,200 to 3,400 sq. ft. Landlord may assist with improvements. Abundant parking, good access and immediate possession. Economically priced from $12.95-$13.95/sq.ft. net.

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Canada’s

largest office

market cooled

slightly in the

opening quarter of 2013 –

understandable, given the

market’s resilient pace during

and since the recession.

Losses outpaced gains in the

Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

office sector, leaving the leasing

market’s overall performance

in the red. Absorption turned

negative, causing a modest

rise in vacancy levels in some

markets and building classes

across the region’s sprawling

170 million square feet (msf).

These are some of the key trends noted in Avison Young’s First Quarter 2013 Greater Toronto Area Office Market Report, released recently.

“Despite the less-than-stellar performance turned in by the GTA office leasing market to start 2013, we really should consider ourselves fortunate that we are not still

climbing out of a recessionary trough – a story that continues to play out across many of North America’s other large office-space markets,” comments Bill Argeropoulos, vice-president and director of Research (Canada) for Avison Young.

“One or two negative quarters spread among a string of positive quarterly results over the past couple of years is not alarming. However, those of us who track the market will be monitoring it a little more closely as we move into the summer months and second half of the year. In all, market fundamentals remain intact.”

According to the first-quarter report, the overall vacancy rate (physically unoccupied space) for class A, B and C office space across the GTA increased a modest 10 basis point (bps) from year-end 2012 to close the first quarter of 2013 at 8.1 per cent. The overall availability rate (which includes space being marketed for lease) increased a similar amount and rests 140 bps higher at 9.5 per cent. Notwithstanding the nominal increase, vacancy and availability remain 30 and 20 bps lower, respectively, than during the same quarter one year ago.

Of the scores of construction cranes that dot the Toronto skyline, most are engaged in highrise residential projects. Amidst this development there is also vibrant office construction, with 26 projects underway comprising 6.2 msf – of which 47 per cent is preleased. The overwhelming majority (4.4 msf or 71 per cent, with 45 per cent preleased) is located in the downtown market.

Argeropoulos continues: “Given that we built 4.5 msf between 2009 and 2012 in Downtown Toronto during what turned out to be the worst economic down cycle, our market performed better than expected, with those projects now 97 per cent leased and only small remnants of the back-fill space lingering on the market. In light of this situation, the question on everyone’s mind is: Can the market absorb that much space again so soon after the previous development cycle, and how long will the residual vacancy persist?”

The report goes on to say that the vacancy rate in Downtown Toronto increased 30 bps to close the first quarter of 2013 at an even five per cent – up from 4.7 per cent at year-end 2012. Office space returned to the market in all building classes, with losses heaviest in class A and concentrated largely in the Downtown West node. As a result of ongoing consolidation and/or relocation of tenants in the marketplace, the sublet market has

Despite less-than-stellar results to start 2013, market fundamentals remain intact in the GTA office marketAvison Young releases its First Quarter 2013 Greater Toronto Area Office Market Report



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Spectacular space avail. In great Southwest area, close to St. Joseph’s Hospital, Historical bdlg. Approx. 700 sq. ft. Listed @ $1,100/mo. All inclusive of heat, hydro. Parking available. Close to the Go bus and train station.

Call FraNK FerrarO, Broker (905)549-3527 or email

[email protected]

OFFiCe SPaCe FOr leaSe

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Former banquet hall across the street from the rejuvenated Centre on

Barton. Many possible uses. Parking for approximately 30 cars. Building

was recently stuccoed. A must view! Listed at $875,000.

Call John mota Sr. Broker of record and Frank Ferraro Broker

or email [email protected]

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Great opportunity to own a spectacular building across the street from the Centre on Barton. Many updates done in the last three years. Main floor currently being used as a Chinese herbal doctor’s office and second is currently vacant. Listed at $419,900.

Call Frank Ferraro Broker or email

[email protected]

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Mixed use commercial/residential property. Main floor commercial (being used as 2 bdrm. apt), 2nd flr. has a huge 1 bdrm. apt. Parking for 2 cars & separate meters. Located in a great high traffic area. Close to schools, shopping and public transportation. Listed at $419,900.Call Frank Ferraro Broker or email [email protected]

COmmerCial/reSideNtial

BaNQUet Hall

inthenewsgrown approximately 100,000 sf during the past year and accounts for 17 per cent of the total available space – up from 14 per cent one year ago. Despite the slight increase in vacancy, the market remains tight, giving landlords the leverage to push rental rates higher, especially in the financial core.

“The anticipated announcement from Oxford Properties regarding its 100 Adelaide Street West project – with one or perhaps two tenants anchoring the development

– will bring total space under construction to approximately 5.3 msf,” adds Argeropoulos. “Our research shows that, since mid- 2011, there has been a steady increase in the pool of prospects who will be seeking premises during the next three to four years. This includes large-block tenants amounting to approximately six per cent of the existing

downtown stock. Interestingly, paralleling this statistic, office space currently under construction as a percentage of the existing downtown inventory is slightly greater than six per cent.”

“At a macro level, this implies sufficient tenant demand to fill the new buildings; however, some of these tenants may just end up renewing or relocating in the limited existing large-block opportunities. Although a number of large tenants have inked deals to kick-start these projects, there may be challenges ahead as the new buildings will be competing for a dwindling pool of tenants to complete the lease-up of the space. The pace of leasing in new buildings may be somewhat slower this time around,” he says.

Turning to Toronto’s suburban office market (comprising almost 84 msf or roughly half of the GTA inventory), vacancy and availability levels, which fell at the end of 2012, rose by 30 and 40 bps, respectively, during the first quarter of 2013. Modest expansion in Toronto East was balanced by a contraction in Toronto North, while Toronto West (the most active of the suburban markets a year ago) saw the most notable decline in occupied space. Continued on Page 46





COverIng: Ajax • Alliston • Bowmanville • Bradford • Bolton • Burlington • Brampton • Concord,

• Durham Region • Etobicoke • Georgetown • Georgina • Keswick • Markham • Milton • Mississauga • Newmarket • North York • Oakville • Oshawa

• Pickering • Richmond Hill • Scarborough • Schomberg • Sutton • Toronto • Tottenham • Thornhill, Vaughan • Whitby • Woodbridge

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Greater toronto area

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www.desantis.com

Downtown excellent office building. Completely renovated. Air conditioned, heat, hydro, maintenance, janitorial, taxes all included. Steps from the courthouse and McMaster downtown campus.489 sq ft - $650 mthly.1548 sq ft - $1500 mthly.

8 MAIN ST. E., HAMILTON

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Office building with high visibility and easy highway access.

1238 sq. ft. unit available from $11.00 per sq. ft. net featuring

several offices, boardroom,plenty of parking & signage.

QEW & CENTENNIAL PARKWAY - 45 GODERICH

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Realty Inc., BrokerageIndependently Owned & Operated

Realty Inc., BrokerageIndependently Owned & Operated Rita Mollicone, BA

905-889-2200 cell: 416-508-2949

www.realtyforeveryone.com [email protected]

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Realty Inc., Brokerage

H om e L i f e / B a y v i e w

APARTMENTBUILDINGS

• Ranging from 11 to 39 units

• 5% to 7% cap rate

• Please call fordetails and price

Inquire

LAND APPROVED FORTOWNHOUSES

• Fast growing Town of Vaughan

• Site-plan approved for50 townhouses

• 20% of the townhouses sold

Inquire

PROPERTY WITHPIZZA HUT

• High traffi c arterial road in Brantford• Same tenant for many years• $$$ spent on recent renovations• Large lot for further development

possible• Net income $87,000/yr

$1.4M

• Walking distance to Queen Street• Vibrant area• Renovated

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MULTIPLEX

$850,000

• Walking distance to Georgian Bay’s most beautiful beaches.

• Approved for subdivision or build along existing road.

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100+ ACRES OF LAND

ASKING $889,000

• Remaining lease to 2021 + options• Very busy location in downtown Windsor• Net $225,000/yr

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SHOPPERS DRUGMART

$3.9M

6GCOM

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THE RICH INVEST IN REAL ESTATE... THE ULTRA RICH BUY COMPANIES!!!I HAVE TRANSACTED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN COMPANY BUYOUTS...

YOU CAN TOO (WITH LITTLE OR NO MONEY DOWN)

BANKS FORECAST, TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO CHANGE HANDS OVER THE NEXT 5 - 15 YEARS!

I will be holding a one-day workshop to show you how to:

6 MONTHS TO 6 FIGURES!11275572_2113

Private coaching also available

• 6 MONTHS TO SIX FIGURES

• Why you should buy nothing but businesses

• Why every business is for sale

• How to locate companies for sale in your local market

• How to value a business

• Your advisors can be your biggest problem

• 10 things that a good business MUST have

• Financing the purchase

• No money down strategies (at least not yours)

• And much much more

This is a small and interactive venue of 50 students only!$297

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Event to be held inKitchener, Waterloo area

Email for more details:

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I will be holding a one-day workshop to show you how to:I will be holding a one-day workshop to show you how to:

How to locate companies for sale in your local market

Email for more details:

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Go after the lifestyle youand your family deserve!

One deal can create asix � gure income!

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[email protected]

EXIT REALTY YOUR WAYBrokerage | Independently Owned & Operated

Unit 2, 1240 Speers Rd., Oakville ON905.815.9900

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Have your “own printing” business with all the equipment and customer list. Sellar will train the new Buyer (3 to 4 weeks) or so until he or she is ready to do business. Buyer must assume the lease which expires on Nov 2013. Act quickly.

ONLY

$79,900

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Here are two properties that form 56,309 sq ft. Approx 1.3 acres that run from Main St. W. to the Grand River with approx. 146 ft. frontage and 390 ft depth to the Grand River and you will get 2 stores, shop and a 1 bedroom house or office. FREE (3 are leased) you could build a strip mall along the front giving you approx. 7 or 8 units. Or build along the south side of lot 602 from Main St to the Grand River giving you a possible 14 to 18 units with plenty of parking. All to be okayed by the town.

AN EXCELLENT INVESTMENT FOR ONLY

$599,000

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Independently Owned & Operated Brokerage

Royal LePage RCR Realty136 Main Street E., Box 238

Shelburne, ON L0N 1S0

TOLL FREE: 800.360.5821OFFICE: 519.925.2761DIRECT: 519.216.1756

[email protected] www.margmccarthy.comCALL ME FOR SUCCESSFUL BUYING & SELLING, ALWAYS WORKING FOR YOU!

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VACANT LAND

Century building has store with classic features, high ceilings, hardwood floors, 5 car garage at the rear, with many poten-tial uses. Apartment has been restored, new windows, floor and tall ceilings. Great loca-tion in growing small Town, live in and work or Investment property.

DOWNTOWN STORE WITH 4 BEDROOM APARTMENT WITH 5 CAR GARAGE

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Three apartments, 1 two bdrm and 2 one bedrooms, com-mon laundry room, garage, two entranc-es one from Street and one from lane way parking for 6

cars. Close to downtown, quiet street. Live and pay your mortgage by renting out, or all as investment income.

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cars. Close to downtown, quiet street. Live and pay your $359,900

Proven income, good tenancy. New roof in 2009. Great downtown location. Parking in back of building for tenants. Character building with great potential. High ceilings, wide hallways. Must see for the investor with own business or live in.

3 STOREY BUILDING WITH TWO COMMERCIAL UNITS AND 8 APARTMENTSGREAT POTENTIAL

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RETAIL RENTAL UNITS

$339,000

LEGAL TRIPLEX

• 1,500 sq ft store front on Main St. $650 per month TMI included plus utilities.

• 1,000 sq ft downtown commerical $500 per month

in Vibrant Central Orangeville. Central Business District, Commercial, Residential or combination, may take up to 7 unit building. Paved and close to Municipal parking. Owner may finance and can build to suit. Good value for a rare development in Downtown Orangeville. $178,000.

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H A M I L T O N

Mazhar Roshan905.929.9800

[email protected]@hotmail.com


905.318.3800

Direct

24 Hr. Pager BROKERAGE

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Very busy location on East Mountain. Sales $30,000 per week. 8000 square ft store. Low rent of $8000per month. Long lease available. Net $150K per year. Asking price is $499,000. For more details call Mazhar Roshan.

BUSINESS FOR SALE ONLY - $499,000

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Great Hamilton Mountain location, retail convenience business with property, lots of potential! Kitchen established license for 15. Lottery terminal making about 1000 per month. Good for small entrepreneur or family business. Be your own boss, buy the business with totally upgraded property! Store also available for lease or rent.

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CONVENIENCE STOREHAMILTON - ASKING $209,000

PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT

[email protected]@[email protected]@hotmail.com

Long established mattress manufacturing business for sale,

owner retiring.Lucrative opportunity for

business entrepreneur, easy operation, money maker.

Seller will provide full training and establish clientele list,

for more details call.

BUSINESS FOR SALE - ASKING $249,900.00

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Very desirable area of Stoney Creek next to new Walmart. New home construction coming to the area. 1366 sq ft of� ce space available. Ideal for doctors, lawyers, dentist and insurance agents. Other tenants include Gino’s Pizza, Tim Hortons, Esso and many more. TMI’s estimated at $9.00 psf.

RETAILSTONEY CREEK MOUNTAIN

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Excellent investment opportunity for builder or your own home. Attractively priced bldg lots in prime Niagara area. Mins to QEW, Niagara Falls & US border. Nice country setting with munic water & n/gas avail. 12 lots to choose from, 1 with 4 acre parcel. Buyer responsible for costs, availability of permits, levies & dev charges.

LAND FOR SALE

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Very desirable area of Stoney Creek Mountain. Next to the new Walmart/Financial Institutes, new homes coming to the area in a plaza, 1366 sq ft of� ce space available. Ideal for lawyers, doctors, dentist and insurance agents. 6 of� ces available with separate receptions and kitchen areas. OTHER TENANTS INCLUDE TIM HORTONS, ESSO, G/S, AVONDALE, GINO’S PIZZA & MANY MORE. TMI’S ESTIMATED 9.00 PSF.

FOR LEASE

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COMING SOON!Triple Net income property in southwestern Ontario. Great CAP Rate. Wait for details.

MONEY MAKING FRANCHISE BUSINESSNet income over $150,000 per year. Better than a

convenience or grocery store. Reasonable rent and long lease. For details call Mazhar Roshan. (Principals only please)

price reduced

Retail commercial space in strip plaza. Anchored by Tim Hortons. Close to 403 exit and rapidly growing commercial sector. Suitable for many kinds of retail, commercial or of� ce uses, TMI for 2012 is $5.00 per square foot, call LBO for more information and showings.

FOR LEASEBRANTFORD

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legallyspeaking

Why do I need a lawyer to buy a franchise?

Jayson Schwarz LL.M is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. Konstantine Chatzidimos is a Toronto business and franchise lawyer and associate in the law firm.

What is a franchise? A “franchise” is a legal structure where

a “franchisor” grants to a “franchisee” the right to use a trade name, trademark and can include a business methodology in association with the running of a particular business. Franchise arrangements are quite common in the retail and restaurant sectors of the economy but can be found in virtually all segments. In exchange for the right to use the franchisor’s trade name or trademark and following their guidelines, the franchisee typically pays the franchisor an initial franchise fee plus ongoing royalty payments linked to the gross sales of the franchised business.

Due diligenceMany prospective franchisees believe that since a particular franchise may have been around for a while less research, investigation or even business knowledge are required on their part when considering this type of investment. They will hear the

“turn-key operation” and put their financial suspicions to rest.

The Canadian Franchise Association implores prospective franchise purchasers to “investigate before investing.” In Ontario, legislation requires franchisors to provide

prospective franchisees a Disclosure Document at least 14 days before they sign any agreement or pay any money to the franchisor. This Disclosure Document is supposed to furnish prospective franchisees with detail regarding the franchise they wish to purchase.

It is imperative that prospective franchisees review the complete Disclosure Document, and any schedules, with a commercial lawyer experienced in this area of the law. An experienced lawyer will determine whether the disclosure provided satisfies the franchisor’s obligations under the law. Too often clients have retained us to close the purchase of their new franchise well after signing the franchise agreement. You have to read the complete Disclosure Document to understand what you are buying. You are going to get financial statements with the Disclosure document so you will need a chartered accountant to review those as well to ensure you are not buying

“a pig in a poke.” If you need a referral your lawyer can certainly help you.

The Franchise Agreement Included with the Disclosure Document should be a copy of the draft Franchise Agreement. I refer to it as a “draft” because normally there is some negotiation ‘wiggle’ room. It is imperative that the 14-day window is taken advantage of and you address any issues in the Franchise Agreement at that time.

Here are some things to watch for that ordinarily are points of contention: the franchise fee; royalty rates; pricing of products that have to be bought from the franchisor; training (if any), territory: exclusivity; degree of control by franchisor over operation of the business and term of the agreement. Ensure you are comfortable with the degree and scale of any such

“big-brothering” exacted by the franchisor.

Be aware, however, that franchisors pay hefty legal fees to draft their standard form Franchise Agreements and, as a consequence, typically do not want to change anything. Thus, it is best to select a handful of issues for negotiation instead of nit-picking on every second or third line; choose your battles.

ConclusionThere are a host of issues to be addressed when purchasing a franchised business however the new legislation passed has made it easier for prospective franchisors to make more informed decisions. The thing is the prospective franchisee has to take the step to become informed.

Perhaps the most difficult part of writing these articles relates not to the actual writing, but thinking of a topic to address. Please mail, deliver or fax letters to the magazine or to us, use the website (www.schwarzlaw.ca), email ([email protected]), or phone us at 1-888-609-8888 and give

us your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries. We will try to deal with them in print or electronic form.

By Konstantine Chatzidimos and Jayson Schwarz

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businesssavvy

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) applauds the Ontario

government for launching a new online tool to allow small businesses to submit their concerns and obtain written responses from provincial ministries on regulatory requirements impacting their

business.

The online feedback form was one of fi ve measures that were developed jointly between CFIB and the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment in 2012 following roundtable discussions with small business owners to address their red tape headaches.

“Small business owners tell us that government regulations and paper-burden are one of the biggest challenges they face to running their business” said CFIB’s Ontario director Plamen Petkov. “This online tool will give small business a dedicated hot line to speak directly to government about specifi c red tape examples that are making it diffi cult for them to run their business.”

The online feedback form builds on the government’s one-window approach for business to access government services. Government ministries will have 15 business days to respond to business owners in writing and the form is now available on the following site:http://www.ontariocanada.com/registry/contact_us.do

“Our government is proud to be working with CFIB to reduce the regulatory burden on business. This new online tool will improve the way we serve small business and will help us learn about new ways to make government interactions with business faster, smarter, and easier” said Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment.

CFIB looks forward to working with the government to fully implement the fi ve-point action plan to reduce the red tape burden on small business:

~ Improve customer service by giving small business an online resource to obtain time-sensitive information on requirements mandated by government ministries

~ Reduce the amount of paperwork imposed on small businesses. Ontario’s workers’ compensation board has nearly completed this process

~ Streamline the government procurement process to give small businesses a fair chance to compete for government contracts

~ Improve the current system of measuring and publicly reporting the regulatory burden; and

~ Regularly review specifi c requirements that are imposed by government

“Minister Hoskins deserves credit for working quickly to implement the remaining elements of the plan to reduce the red tape burden on small business,” added CFIB’s Ontario policy analyst Nicole Troster. “The online form is an important step forward to improving regulatory accountability in government.”

CFIB is Canada’s largest association of small and medium-sized businesses with 109,000 members across every sector and region.

Small businesses get new “hot line” to regulators

KITCHENERONTARIO

DUNCAN McLEANSALES REPRESENTATIVE

OFFICE 519.578.0337 x22

CELL 519.590.7997 FAX [email protected]

RYAN BRIGGSSALES REPRESENTATIVE

OFFICE 519.578.0337 x19

CELL 519.498.5775FAX [email protected]

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Purpose built in 2008, this 118 bedroom student residence is located 1 block from Wilfred Laurier University on main artery of Waterloo. The existing 10 storey building is comprised of 24-5 bedroom units and a 3 bedroom luxury penthouse suite. Included in the purchase price is a 039 acre parcel of MR-25 zoned residential lot abutting the existing building site plan approved for a 15 storey 40 unit (200 bedrooms) student apartment. Floor plans for new building is available upon request.

316 KING STREET NORTH, WATERLOO $12,900,000

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High profi le offi ce building in Huron Business Park. Built in 2002, the building is situated on a 2 acre lot and is comprised of 15,000 square feet of fi nished offi ce space, 5000 square feet of warehouse space, and large rear parking lot that is completely fenced. B-2 zoning allows for commercial uses including manufacturing, educational, religious institute, laboratory, repair service, etc.

139 WASHBURN DRIVE, KITCHENER $2,950,000

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Fully leased industrial building offered under power of sale. Easy access to Hwy #401, high profi le Pinebush Rd. location, dock and drive in loading, abundant fi nished offi ce provide baseline for continued rental income.

181 PINEBUSH DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE $1,950,000

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6000 sq/ft restaurant situated on .87 of an acre lot zoned C-6. Ideally located on main artery close to downtown Kitchener. Seating for 400 patrons plus85 seat patio. Features: ample parking, fully operational kitchen and great exposure.

1458 WEBER STREET E., KITCHENER $1,295,00013

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Own a piece of Preston's history! The Grand River Hotel has been operating as a Country and Western bar and grill for over 30 years. Situated on 0.42 of an acre with paved parking for 20 vehicles, and located on a high traffi c corner. The building features 6,700 square feet of main fl oor space with 19 rental rooms on the upper 2 levels, and is licensed for 460 patrons.

1102 KING STREET, PRESTON $899,900

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Downtown Kitchener 5 Plex. Comprised of 2-three bedroom, 1-one bedroom, and two bachelor units, the building is situated on a high exposure intersection. Currently the building is used as residential, however commercial retail uses are permitted. Must be purchased with neighbouring tri-plex. MLS

56 WEBER STREET $549,900

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Mixed use triplex located in downtown Kitchener. The subject property is comprised of 2 one bedroom apartments and a 1400 s.f. retail unit situated on public transit route and close to all amenities. CR-3 Zoning allows for many commercial uses. Must be purchased with neighbouring 5-plex. MLS

52 WEBER STREET $399,900

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Great exposure on King Street located directly beside Tim Hortons on main arty of St. Jacobs. This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home features large principal rooms, oversized attached garage, fully fenced lot, newer furnace. M-5 zoning allows for many commercial uses.

1223 KING STREET ST, JACOBS $359,90013

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-Retail units and Pad Site available-Mall undergoing extensive renovations-On Bus line-On Expressway-Join Valumart, CIBC, Dollarama and many more

FREDERICK MALL, KITCHENER

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EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FINISHED OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 1,260 sf remains for lease across from new courthouse. Zoned (CR-2) Commercial Residential Two Excellent for Legal Professionals, Accountants etc. Great visibility on Weber St. and proximity to Downtown Kitchener. Air conditioned offi ce space with large windows & natural light

82 WEBER STREET E., KITCHENER $11.50/SF

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Last unit remaining3rd fl oor suite w/private offi cesFrom 1,904SF to 2,425SF availableElevator, onsite parking, close to expressway.

450 FREDERICK STREET, KITCHENER $9.50/SF

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PORT ELGINFor lease 2,400 SF, only unit in 30,000 SF plaza, former Curves space, excellent location, unit in great condition.WATERLOO INVESTMENTFor sale. Exclusive Principals only, $1.05M main fl oor retail (w/basement), 2 fl oors of residential apts w/long term tenants.ROCKWOOD, ONClose to Guelph, Tim Hortons. Ideal for restaurant & services uses. Pre-leasing.NORTH DUMFRIES INDUSTRIALFor sale: $2.2M. 15,000SF - fully leased. On 4 acres, backs onto Hwy #401

Great centrally located commercial property suitable for many small business usages including offi ces for a lawyer, accountant or fi nancial planner etc. The main level features an open concept layout which can be reconfi gured as a reception offi ce and a private rear offi ce with existing pocket doors. There is also a spacious foyer area and a good sized storage/technology room and a 2 pc bathroom. Upstairs is a large boardroom, private offi ce and kitchen. The basement has reasonable headroom and is currently used for storage. MLS 1391969. Please call Stan Adams 519-658-9292.

OFFICE BUILDING FOR SALE - CAMBRIDGE, ON

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519.658.9292

Stan AdamsRealtor

Cell: 519.658.9292

$249,900

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Royal LePage Your Community Realty,

BrokerageIndependently Owned and Operated

905.731.2000

Paul ManionSales Representative

Just west of the City of Waterloo. Giant Tiger and additional retail space. Surrounded by national tenants. 27,800 sq. ft. Asking $2,500,000.

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TOWN OF LISTOWELTOWN OF LISTOWEL

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$2,500,000$2,500,000

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Feature 2 properties and your agent photo in a full colour quarter page ad.

Reserve your space today!416-784-5060.

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Wilfred McIntee & Co. Ltd., Brokerage105 Garafraxa St. N.Durham, ON N0G 1R0519.369.2128

11255951_2113

Glen G. ReaySALES REPRESENTATIVE

Email: [email protected] • www.glenreay.ca • www.mcintee.ca

CELL: 519.369.4113

2 1/2 yr old building in Hanover industrial park. This building is approx. 7100 sq. ft. with main fl oor foyer, showroom, board-room, offi ces, storage & workshop. Lower level has overhead doors, storage & utility. Natural gas heat, 200 amp, 600 volt hydro 3 phase, step down transformer. #12-102. Ask for Glen

Town of Durham - Junction of Hwys #6 & #455 miles N of Guelph, 50 miles NW of Orangeville, 65 miles NE of Kitchener

$595,000 2113_DJW_1_0048

COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN HANOVER

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E-mail: [email protected]

Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage

TerryTandarichSales Representative

[email protected]

“Call Terry and get Real Results”

Independently owned and operated

HOTELS & MOTELS

AVAILABLEONTARIO

Variousproperties and

sites areavailable.

Call today for details.

Contact: 905.639.7676

Successful Prime Oakvillelocation available $140,000.Profi table Hamilton Mountain location available $175,000.

Call for full fi nancialinformation.

FRANCHISED PIZZA STORESAVAILABLE FOR SALE

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The Burlington Waterfront is a choice location for luxury

condo developments. Approx 1/2 acre, currently used as a Motel, which offers 11 Motel

Units and a 4 bedroom house. Asking $5.25 Million.

PRIME WATERFRONT PROPERTY!

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Great road exposure for your business on .67 acres w/49 parking spots surrounded by Niagara wineries. Most recently operated as a restaurant licensed for 79 seats. Zoning allows for Artisan shops, Convenience store, Day Care Centre, restaurant, garden centre, vet clinic & nursery school. Also have sep. 3 bdrm Living quarters w/separate utilities. Ideal for someone starting their own business or locating to a larger location.

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5391 KING ST BEAMSVILLE, ON

Niagara Real Estate Centre, Brokerage


[email protected]

905.937.6000

Earl AltonSales Representative

$489,900

CommerCial ProPertiesBusiness oPPortunitiesFranChise oPenings & more!

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inthenews

One of the biggest mistakes businesspeople make is assuming

that working from home will automatically result in a higher level of productivity. Unless you carefully construct your home offi ce environment, you may fi nd that working from home is less productive than you anticipated.

Staples, the world’s largest offi ce products company and a trusted source for offi ce solutions, offer the following tips for setting up your home offi ce to help maximize your productivity.

The ideal working environment

Home offi ce setup is an exercise in knowing yourself. Before you make any decisions, make a list of the things you need to spur productivity. Some people can work at a desk in a common area of the house with the television running in the background. Others want a closed-door environment where distractions are minimized. For some people, a home offi ce is a place to fi nish up work from a regular day job. For others, a home offi ce is a primary workspace where they spend eight or more hours of the day. Before you start rearranging the furniture, decide what you need as an absolute minimum to encourage you to use the space as intended.

The right offi ce furniture, equipmentand supplies

Once you have decided whether you’re going to segregate an area of the living room, convert a spare bedroom or set yourself up

in the basement or garage, you should start thinking about home offi ce furniture. The type of offi ce furniture you pick and the way you organize your space will signifi cantly impact your productivity.

Whatever your preferences are, investing money up front in the style of offi ce furniture that makes you comfortable will naturally lead to greater productivity. At the very least, this ensures that you won’t be tempted to relocate to the bedroom instead of working at your desk. Likewise, an upfront investment in offi ce supplies and equipment will help you get your work done faster and avoid distractions.

The cost of outfi tting a home offi ce

A basic home offi ce setup can cost you under $500 if you already have a computer that you can relocate to your new space. There are a number of functional offi ce furniture options that look expensive but are actually quite affordable, especially if you are willing to put the

furniture together yourself. A printer and a phone with voicemail can round out a basic home offi ce setup.

A more advanced home offi ce setup would include a fax machine and a photocopier. Fortunately, there are 3-in-1 offi ce machines that combine a printer, fax and copier in one piece of equipment for under $300 at Staples, saving you money and space. Keep in mind,

however, that a machine that does many things often offers fewer features for each specifi c function. For example, if your work at home requires more than the occasional photocopy, it can be more effi cient to buy a dedicated copy machine that has special functionality to handle a heavier workload.

Don’t forget to set aside money in your home offi ce budget for offi ce supplies. From paper to paper clips, you will have to buy all of the little things that you took for granted when you worked for an employer. A home offi ce is sometimes considered the Mecca for people who work. Who wouldn’t want a comfortable home oasis where commuting is a foreign concept and the work just gets done? To achieve home offi ce nirvana, make a plan that is specifi cally designed to meet your individual needs and choose the right home offi ce furniture, equipment and supplies to make your plan a reality.

For more information visit www.staples.ca

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10-350 Rutherford Rd., Brampton L6W 3M2Millenium Inc., Brokerage

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

SALES REP

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BUY and SELL with

Excellent opportunity for any investor to own this franchise which is very hard to get. Only one Subway in the city. Very busy. Excellent sales. Call for more information.

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Excellent opportunity for any Investor comes this fully upgraded 21 room hotel plus Bar and night club leased for $40K per year in the Heart of Parry Sound. Great City just hrs from Toronto, with all amenities and services of a Big City. Very busy all year round. A must see for all Investors. Asking $1,299,000.

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JUST LISTED

Excellent Investment Opportunity also has Subway Franchise for sale with the Motel in Tourist Area. Comes this fully renovated 18 room motel! Plus large 3 bedroom residential house, its a must see on approx. 1.5 acres. Great family business with owner office/residence separate on property. Excellent traffic flow as located on busy Hwy 60 and Hwy 41. Property is next to nature and lots of activities. Lakes, rivers and beaches, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and more. Lowest listed motel in the price range and number of rooms offered in the area, which makes it an excellent opportunity w/great income. Asking $639,900.

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SMART BUY

Excellent opportunity for all inves-tors. 2 1/2 hrs from Toronto comes this 24 room fully updated motel with separate owner/manager house on property, walk to Beach and actvities, located right in the middle of Tourist Area. Call Vinny Massey for more info, serious inquires only. Asking $989,000.

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BALJIT SINGH DHALIWALBROKER/OWNER

2006 2007 2008

OFFICE 2011 2012

[email protected]

www.baljitdhaliwal.com

Independently Owned and OperatedDir: 416.994.2300New Star Realty Inc., Brokerage

For many more Gas Station, Plaza and Hotel listing details please call Baljit Singh Dhaliwal (Real Estate Broker/Owner) @ 416-994-2300.

PLAZA IN GTA

... with Good Tenant and good cap rate. Prime location with land stretching over 2

Acres. Fully leased with long leases.

ASKING $11.9 MILLION

PLAZA IN GTA

Land stretches over 6 Acres with good cap rate and good tenant.

ASKING $21 MILLION

ESSO ON THE RUN

with Tim Hortons Drive Thru Paying $125K rent/year

Potential to add coin car wash and 1,200 sq feet per each floor of a two story building.

ASKING $4.6 MILLION

PETRO CANADA WITH TENANT

Petro Canada sale of Business West of GTA gas volume over close to 5 millions, Store

sales $730,000 Lotto commission $13,000, ATM $12,000. Net Profit $152,000 and Asking

Price $499,000 With Long Lease.

ASKING $499,000

ULTRAMAR GAS STATION

with Tim HortonTenanted and car wash

Projection Sales $13 Million. Gas volumes over $10 Million. Great net income.

ASKING $4.6 MILLION

ULTRAMAR GAS STATION

Store sales about $800,000Gas volumes 13 Million. Tim Horton approved

site. Two freestanding building fully leased over 4 Acre land

ASKING $4.5 MILLION

SHELL GAS STATION

with Tim Horton 2 Locations Available.

ASKING $4.7 MILLION

BRAND NEW SHELL

with Car Wash, Coin Car Wash, Separate Diesel, Propane

Land over 25 Acres.

ASKING $4.2 MILLION

FULLY RENOVATED COMFORT INN

in the GTA 80 Rooms Great room revenue and growing.

ASKING $5.9 MILLION

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i urgently need more property to sell in All AreAs, buyers Are wAiting,

cAll bill morrison to sell yours! free consultAtion call bill (905) 619-9500

Great neighbourhood retail plaza opportu-nity. 5 retail units. 16 parkings spots. Asking $1,469,000.

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4 level multi unit of-fice building with retail. High ceilings. Steps from Yorkville & Bay St. Approx. 5900 sq ft of space. Asking $2,250,000.

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Retail or office build-ing. Approx. 2500 sq. ft. downtown. Seller will consider VTB. Asking $499,000.

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Excellent income prop-erty on the Danforth. Fully rented & renovat-ed. 3 tenants with park-ing. Asking $629,900.

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Investment fully tenant-ed building. 1 store & 2 apartments with 2 bed-rooms. Each with park-ing at rear. Lots of up-grades. Asking $685,000. On busy Eglinton Ave.

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TORONTO

ASKING $685,000

Attention developers and investors. 1 Acre on Kingston Rd. Currently car lot and

house. Great location for stacked townhouses or apartment buildings.

Asking $2,100,000.

easT TORONTO

TO MY PAST & PRESENT CLIENTS

PLEASE CALL ME DIRECT!Not thru my Assistant

Thank You!

Heritage realty inc.Brokerage

independently owned and operated

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(905) 619-9500 tor. line: (416) 798-7278

emai l : mor r i sonb@sut ton .com

Platinum Award Winner

Bill MorrisonsellINg Real esTaTe FOR OveR 24 YeaRs

sAles rePresentAtive

Mixed use plaza. Ex-cellent overall condi-tion and well main-tained. Mostly long term tenants. 4 stores & 5 apartments. Asking $1,425,000.

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High exposure locations facing Hwy 401 and short walk to GO station at Westney Rd. Corner property. Prestigious zoning on 1.81 acres. 38,400 sq ft of manufacturing and office space. Fully fenced.

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reduced to sell quickly

$2,690,000

ASKING $2,790,000

Impressive office building on busy Brock Street in downtown Whitby! Great for spa, lawyer, business or professional office or investor! Almost everything is new including 11 car parking lot! Only $950,000.

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WHitBy

ASKING $950,000

Have a money maker, “cash cow” in the making. Zoned and site planned approved for driving range, mini golf, 2400 sq. ft. Restaurant and a gorgeous open concept 3500 sq. ft. bungalow. All on 41 acres. On busy road next to future Hwy 407 ramp.

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driViNG rANGe

ASKING $2,400,000.

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• 17 unit Townhouse Site, 3 storey units w/20 ft fronts over 2500 sf each with large backyards.

• Great neighborhood walking distance to shopping, schools and transport.

Priced at $4,500,000

TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT SITE, RICHMOND HILL ON

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Modern Design: 15 Unit Townhouse

Site, 20ft fronts, 2200sf+, 3 storey, large

backyards, upscale neighborhood.


TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT SITE, RICHMOND HILL ON

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• Under secondary plan for mixed use condo-minium development.

• Retail Plaza current net income: $200,000/year

• Great investment/Development opportunity!


RETAIL PLAZA/CONDO DEVELOPMENT SITE, SCARBOROUGH, ON

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ACTIVELY LOOKING FOR:- COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FOR DEVELOPMENT- SITE PLAN APPROVED PROJECTS- RETAIL PLAZAS AND OTHER INVESTMENT PROPERTIES- INVESTORS FOR REAL ESTATE PROJECTS ACROSS THE GTA!

INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REAL ESTATEBrokerage

Igor ChouminovPresident, Broker of Record

[email protected]

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• Located near Keele/Steeles.

• Approx 1550 sf plus mezzanine storage space

• Zoning; M3 will allow most industrial uses.

• Automotive repair and sales allowed.

Priced at $264,900

INDUSTRIAL UNIT FOR SALE, TORONTO, ON

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inthenews

The poor results in the suburbs are attributed to a combination of factors, including new supply coming on stream (especially in Toronto West) and ongoing tenant

“rightsizing”, which resulted in a 200-bps rise during the past year in the ratio of sublet available space to total available space.

Uncertainty as to whether ING DIRECT Canada would renew at 111 Gordon Baker Road or consolidate at 3389 Steeles Avenue East (Steeles Technology Campus/STC) in the Highway 404 and Steeles node in Toronto East was finally resolved in the first quarter.

“ING’s decision to consolidate its operations at STC under a long-term lease comprising 193,000 sf means that 111 Gordon Baker Road now offers 166,000 sf over 10 storeys – one of the largest existing blocks of contiguous office space in the suburbs – as well as a great corporate branding opportunity along the well-travelled Don Valley Parkway,” concludes Argeropoulos.

Founded in 1978, Avison Young is one of Canada’s largest independently-owned commercial real estate services companies. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Avison Young is also the largest Canadian- owned, principal-managed commercial real estate brokerage firm in North America. Comprising more than 1,200 real estate professionals in 45 offices across Canada and the U.S., the full-service commercial real estate company provides value-added, client-centric investment sales, leasing, advisory, management, financing and mortgage placement services to owners and occupiers of office, retail, industrial and multi-residential properties.

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50+ Rooms. 3 storey building. Downtown location next to major indoor outlet mall. 3.5 hrs North of Toronto. Currently O/A student housing (96% occupied). Many uses including hotel, retirement and etc. Steps to Bus Terminal. Recently renovated rooms, baths, common areas and 3 kitchens. New furniture, WIFI, appliances. Potential for 3 additional rooms on main floor or convert area to breakfast/lounge. In house laundry room and original full commercial kitchen in basement. Elevator system in place (currently not used by operator). Private parking with additional adjacent City parking. 2.59 Mil. 2113_DJW_2_0017

STUDENT HOUSING/HOTEL

Leading Edge Realty Inc. Brokerage

Great opportunity to live, work and play on 10 Acre country estate. Queensville sideroad, East Gwillimbury. Minutes from new 404 off ramp. Owner operated business on site: Bridal salon, storage facility and farm. Family residence includes 3+1 bdrm with many upgrades. 3 bedroom apt (salon) above 4 car garage (tandem). Separate 4000 sq.ft. workshop/storage and a separate barn, expansive driveway, fountain. Lots of parking.$1.25 Mil.

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10 ACRE ESTATE - HOmE BUSINESS

Busy Queen West district. Corner location on Queen St. just west of Spadina Ave. Newly renovated with outdoor patio seating. Turn key business for sale. Licensed. Fish & chip inspired menu plus grill. Great opportunity to tap into bustling downtown hub night and day. Attractive lease. Equipment list available. Asking $188,000.

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RESTAURANT BUSINESS - DOWNTOWN TORONTO

Busy established plaza location. High Density area. 1000 - 3200 sq.ft. available. Recently renovated and modernized. Ample parking. Minutes to DVP, Hwy 7. Steps to transit.

$16/sq.ft. plus TMI and utilities.

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Multi-Unit Residential Rental Property Mortgage

6 Units 11 Units 68 Units

SHIN KANGBusiness Advisor416 919 2797

416 241 5248 Ext. 226

[email protected]

TD Canada Trust

• Rent roll according apartment size• The personal net worth statement• 2 years financial statement for corporate borrowers• What is included in the rent?• An income and expense statement on all of the

borrower’s investment properties.

For fast turnaround time, please provide me with the following information

Please call or e-mail me to get the whole application package

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EXIT 149 STORAGE - 2492 WEST SERVICE RD., WAUBAUSHENE, ON

1-888-440-4204www.Exit149storage.com

FOR ALL YOUR NORTHERN STORAGE NEEDS!

moneysmarts

Break free of investing costs

There are many different investment options

available to help you reach your fi nancial goals.

It is important to understand the costs involved

and how those costs affect your investments. Not

all investments have the same fee structure

and some may impact your return

more than others.

“When it comes to your investments, it is important to be aware of the associated costs”, says Jason Round head of Financial Planning Support at RBC Financial Planning. “The less you pay for your investments, the more you keep, making the cost of investing something you should try to minimize.”

When thinking of mutual funds, Round highlights three costs to look for:

• Management Expense Ratio (MER) – is the total of the management fee, administration fee and GST/HST charged

to a mutual fund each year. All mutual funds have an MER.

• Sales commissions – some mutual funds charge a ‘load’, or one-time fee paid to an advisors’ fi rm for selling a mutual fund. The load might be charged when you buy the fund, or when you sell it. Most mutual funds offered by banks do

not have load charges.

• Short-term trading fees – mutual funds intended for long-term investing typically

charge fees if units are redeemed within a short time period. The proceeds go directly to the fund.

“We encourage clients to ask questions about exit fees, disclosure, total costs of ownership, fees for fi nancial planning

services and commissions – the more you know, the better informed you will be

about your investments,” added Round.

For more information, visit:rbcroyalbank.com/products/mutual-funds/index.html

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Pierre Boiron


[email protected]

Claude Boiron

Broker

[email protected]

33-Acre Site, Draft Approved for:

-120 attached bungalows, 200 condo apartments; Club House; walking paths in beautiful forest.

-2.5-acre Retirement residence site and 2.5-acre commercial site also available.

Next to: Retirement residence, clinic, medical building, golf course

Three minutes to hospital and Georgian Bay; 20 minutes to ski hills; 5 minutes to quaint & gorgeous downtown Meaford (The Other Big Apple), which is one of the more desirable retirement towns in Ontario.

See: www.meafordhavenforsale.com

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EXCEPTIONAL RETIREMENT SUBDIVISION - 848 North Sykes Street, Meaford

55,787 sq.ft. warehouse space including 4,600 sq. ft. of A/C office space. Divisible as low as 17,000 sq.ft. Excellent location just off Black Creek drive near Eglinton. Minutes to Hwy 400 and Hwy 401. Extremely low TMI.

15’ clear ceiling height (up to 20’). Bay size is 50’ by 30’. 6 truck level doors and 1 drive in door, ample turning radius. Fenced in compound. Saw-tooth roof provides plenty of natural light; usually no need for the warehouse lights. Across the street from TTC bus garage. Excellent transportation and access to great labour pool. $3.95/sq ft net + $1.82/sq ft TMI. 2113_DJW_0013

FOR LEASE - 120 Industry St., Toronto

87.26 acres at the north-west corner of Hwy 10 and Hwy 89 in Mulmur. Flat land designated Industrial/Commercial in the OP with three zoning designations (Business Park Gateway, Core and Transition). Zoning By-law ready in draft form and supported by municipality. Hwy 10 gives this site excellent access from Toronto, Hwy 89 provides access to Hwy 400. 5 minutes to Shelburne, 20 minutes to Alliston, and under 1 hour to Toronto. Low DC’s of $2.76/sq ft. (combined County and Municipality). $2,600,000 ($30,000/acre) See: www.primrosebusinesspark.com2113_DJW_0014

BUSINESS PARK DEVELOPMENT LAND!

BARRIE - RETAIL PLAZA FOR SALE OR LEASE

For Sale - 11 Acres of Special Purpose Commercial land in Bracebridge, Ontario; The heart of the Muskoka District. Uses allow for most commercial/retail, automotive retail, service station or gas bar, restaurant, or hotel/motel (2011 study encourages hotel/convention centre). Located near downtown Bracebridge and Nipissing University, adjacent to a Smart Centre commercial hub that includes Wal-Mart, Boston Pizza, Tim Hortons, Subway, and Home Depot; this property is a prime location for development, with 1500 sq. ft. of Highway 11 frontage. See: www.bracebridgeforsale.com2113_DJW_0016

BRACEBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT LAND

8,690 sq ft with 7,440 vacant sq ft retail space on main level, currently divided into 4 separately metered units with individual HVAC for each. 14’ ceilings. Recently updated building with excellent insulation and low operating costs. Three minutes to Hwy 400. Located at signalized corner of Tiffin and Innis� l Streets, regular service by several Barrie Transit routes, 400 metres to Allandale Waterfront GO Train Station. Two-bedroom apartment on second � oor for an additional 1,250 sq ft of space. For Lease - $10.95/sq ft net with low TMI of $3.25/sq ft. 7,440 square feet available, divisible as small as 1,140 sq ft. For Sale - $999,000. Buy it for your business, or lease it and increase the value.

905.882.8800

TERREQUITY REALTY, BROKERAGE

Independently Owned and Operated

MLS# X2577768

MLS# W2577806

MLS# X2589650

MLS# X2617755

MLS# X2627019

MLS# X2525987

For Lease: 1500 sq. ft. of retail space in high traffic plaza with TD Canada Trust anchor located at Victoria Park and Sheppard. Approx 40,000 vehicles pass this plaza every day on Victoria Park. Available July 1st, 2013 at $29.95/sq. ft.

RETAIL STORE FOR LEASE - 2575 Victoria Park Ave.

MLS# E26382972113_DJW_0017

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50 Volume 13 Issue 06moneysense

It seems that the old adage a

penny saved is a penny earned

has virtually disappeared like

actual pennies. Most of us are

fi nding it harder and harder to

save for the future. We’d sooner

invest our time and money in

smartphones, tablets and apps

than think about dabbling in

the stock market. But to be fair,

sometimes money management

can be pretty confusing with its

jargon, acronyms and options. To

help decipher the world of money,

we asked Gregory Brown, associate

manager with Desjardins Financial

Security Independent Network

(www.dfsin.ca/gregorybrown) in

Surrey, British Columbia, for his

guidance.

Where should we start Greg?

That’s a good question and one I hear all the time: Should I open a TFSA or a RRSP? When do I need a RIF or a LIRA? What stock or bond should I buy? Or am I better off with a GIC? Then the conversation veers toward mutual funds, segregated funds and annuities. Part of this confusion is caused by confl icting messages that we receive from ads, TV programs, newspaper headlines and sometimes industry pundits. So let’s get right down to it: there really are only three investment options that beginners should think about: Cash, Fixed Income or Stocks.

Confused about investing?

• Cash is liquid, which means that you can access it immediately from your bank account. It doesn’t generate much or any return because it’s available on demand.

• Fixed Income: This includes bonds (government or corporate) or guaranteed investment certifi cates. In exchange for lending your money to the government or private institution for a set period of time, they promise to pay you a rate of interest.

• Stocks: When you buy a company stock, you are purchasing a share of the company’s profi ts. Your rate of return is determined two ways: 1) Stock value increases, or 2) The company will share its profi ts with you in the form of dividends. There is no guaranteed rate of return for stocks.

So what about RRSP, TFSA, RIF and LIRA?

These aren’t investments per se, but investment vehicles that receive a preferential tax treatment, as defi ned by Revenue Canada.

And what about Mutual Funds, Segregated Fundsand Annuities?

Again, these are not investments but a form of investing. Each of these investment types allow you to pool your money so that you can economically purchase several investments at once. They’re also available in different formats and offered by different types of fi nancial institutions.

The important thing, says Brown, is to learn as much as you can about cash, fi xed income and stocks before you start invest. Remember to dream big and make a plan: it’s the best way to reach your goals. To learn more about personal fi nancial planning and to fi nd an advisor, visit the Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network website at www.dfsin.ca

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Retail Space for LeaseCabbagetown - Corner

building 1490 sq ft on Carlton

previously a restaurant, ask for

more info.

Cabbagetown - Corner

building unit on Dundas Street

820 sq ft perfect for bar/cafe/

restaurant. Call for more info.

APARTMENT BUILDINGS• Comm/residential 5 unit building in downtown

Toronto Fully Tenanted @6% cap Principals only

• Legal Large Triplex in Downtown Toronto at 5.3% cap rate $1.269M Principals

• Large detached fi veplex with big lot, renovated, 4 parking, 75K in downtown Toronto. Call for info

• Legal sixplex (2 x Triplex side by side) in Port Credit Mississauga Principals ONLY

• Legal Fourplex in Downtown Toronto with ability to add 1 more unit Priced based on income of 4 at 5% cap Principals ONLY

8 Senior Homes, Turn Key Operations,

Complete Portfolio with 305 Beds, Over 2M NOI,

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY, VTB

Possible Asking $23M

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Downtown Toronto Comm/Res property with 25% DP 13% ROI 81K NOI. Contact for info.

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Recently renovated, well managed sixplex at 7.65% cap and over 10% cash on cash. Call for more info. 2113_DJW_4_0064

Poured concrete purpose built 1972 18 plex apartment building in Cambridge. Email for info. 2113_DJW_3_0065

Downtown Toronto legal fourplex opp to add value with 1 add unit 20% DP 17% ROI $53K NOI. Contact info.

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MICHAEL SHMUKLER, BROKER Sutton Group Select Realty Inc. Brokerage

519-433-4331 519-318-1622 [email protected]

www.MichaelShmukler.com - click on I.C.I properties

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Beautiful ravine setting on a lot with 200’ frontage Home in pristine condition. Meets all fire and safety codes. Sprinklers installed. Public transport at door. LOW OPERATING COSTS!!

26 BED HOME CARE FACILITY - TORONTO 17 HSC BEDS

9 HOME CARE BEDS $1,999,000 - 13% CAP RATE!!

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Great business opportunity. This Home Care Facility in pristine condition comes with a lovely owner residence on site. Ministry of Health and the City pay the owner directly for the residents. On-site owner operators can net $120,000 per year TAX EXEMPT. Because of minimal living expenses the on-site owner operator could save $100,000 + per year.

13 BED HOME CARE FACILITY - EASTERN ONTARIO JUST LISTED

10 DOM 3 HSC BEDS $775,000-20% CAP RATE - 50% R.O.I!

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This Kingston home has 5 HSC beds with a gross of $90,000 p.a. This income is tax exempt and covers all the living expenses for the on-site owner/operator. Home for Special Care (HSC) Minsitry of Health funded.

START A NEW LIFE!! SAVE $60,000 P.A.!!

KINGSTON - GOVERNMENT FUNDED HSC* $349,900

moneysense

It seems that the old adage a

penny saved is a penny earned

has virtually disappeared like

actual pennies. Most of us are

fi nding it harder and harder to

save for the future. We’d sooner

invest our time and money in

smartphones, tablets and apps

than think about dabbling in

the stock market. But to be fair,

sometimes money management

can be pretty confusing with its

jargon, acronyms and options. To

help decipher the world of money,

we asked Gregory Brown, associate

manager with Desjardins Financial

Security Independent Network

(www.dfsin.ca/gregorybrown) in

Surrey, British Columbia, for his

guidance.

Where should we start Greg?

That’s a good question and one I hear all the time: Should I open a TFSA or a RRSP? When do I need a RIF or a LIRA? What stock or bond should I buy? Or am I better off with a GIC? Then the conversation veers toward mutual funds, segregated funds and annuities. Part of this confusion is caused by confl icting messages that we receive from ads, TV programs, newspaper headlines and sometimes industry pundits. So let’s get right down to it: there really are only three investment options that beginners should think about: Cash, Fixed Income or Stocks.

Confused about investing?

• Cash is liquid, which means that you can access it immediately from your bank account. It doesn’t generate much or any return because it’s available on demand.

• Fixed Income: This includes bonds (government or corporate) or guaranteed investment certifi cates. In exchange for lending your money to the government or private institution for a set period of time, they promise to pay you a rate of interest.

• Stocks: When you buy a company stock, you are purchasing a share of the company’s profi ts. Your rate of return is determined two ways: 1) Stock value increases, or 2) The company will share its profi ts with you in the form of dividends. There is no guaranteed rate of return for stocks.

So what about RRSP, TFSA, RIF and LIRA?

These aren’t investments per se, but investment vehicles that receive a preferential tax treatment, as defi ned by Revenue Canada.

And what about Mutual Funds, Segregated Fundsand Annuities?

Again, these are not investments but a form of investing. Each of these investment types allow you to pool your money so that you can economically purchase several investments at once. They’re also available in different formats and offered by different types of fi nancial institutions.

The important thing, says Brown, is to learn as much as you can about cash, fi xed income and stocks before you start invest. Remember to dream big and make a plan: it’s the best way to reach your goals. To learn more about personal fi nancial planning and to fi nd an advisor, visit the Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network website at www.dfsin.ca

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Sam McDadi Real Estate Inc.,

Brokerage

8975448_2113RARE OFFERING! ONE THE LONGEST RUNNING INDIAN RESTAURANTS IN THE CITY! SAME LOCATION FOR OVER 2 DECADES, ESTABLISHED CLIENTELE, GREAT TURNKEY OPERATION, OWNERS ARE RETIRING & WILLING TO TRAIN, GROSS OVER 300 K YEARLY, LEASE EXPIRES IN 2015 WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR 5 MORE!

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$299,900CONVENIENCE STORE SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR DECADES! EXCELLENT LOCATION WITH TONS OF TRAFFIC, TURNKEY OPERATION THAT INCLS ALL FRIDGES, FREEZER & SHELVING, ATM & LOTTO! LARGE CUSTOMER BASE & PARKING SPOTS!

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$179,000RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A TOP PERFORMING FRANCHISE! STRONG, LOYAL CUSTOMER BASE, LOW OVERHEADS, VERY PROFITABLE WITH GOOD GROWTH POTENTIAL, COMPLETE TURN KEY OPERATIONS, CAR DETAILING/CLEANING BUSINESS!

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TERRIFIC OPPORTUNITY TO RUN YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE STORE! HIGH TRAFFIC AREA! WEEKLY SALES OF $17K, MONTHLY RENT OF $2625 + TMI. 1,1230 SQ FT AREA, LOTTO, ATM & DRY CLEANING SERVICES! EXCELLENT LOCATION!

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$169,000ONE OF THE BUSIEST ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEXES IN MISSISSAUGA! 1200 SQ FT RESTAURANT, $4900/MONTH RENT INCLS TMI, APPROX 240 K IN YEARLY SALES, SURROUNDED BY HOTELS, OFFICES, MOVIE THEATRES & WORLD CLASS GYM!

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$100,000GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXCELLENT TAVERN/PUB! ESTABLISHED OVER 12 YEARS. FULLY LICENSED PATIO WITH 33 SEATS & 72 MORE INSIDE, SERVES BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER, LEASE EXP IN 2015 WITH AN OPTION FOR 5 MORE, $4057/MONTH GROSS RENT + TMI, WATER & HST!

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$99,500

WASAGA BEACH OPPORTUNITY! COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN A HIGH TRAFFIC AREA! PRESENTLY USED AS A RESTAURANT & TENANT IS WILLING TO CONTINUE! CLOSE TO WALMART & OTHER PRIME FRANCHISES! 103 X 165 FT LOT!

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$699,000TERRIFIC INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! GREAT LEGAL TRIPLEX! TWO, 2 BDRMS APARTMENT + A ONE BDRM BSMT APARTMENT! TOP FLOOR OWNER OCCUPIED! GREAT CASH FLOW! RENT ALL 3 UNITS OUT OR LIVE IN ONE & RENT THE OTHERS!

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$619,900

BRAND NEW 1535 SQ FT UNIT IN A NEWLY DEVELOPED PLAZA! TONS OF PARKING, EXCELLENT EXPOSURE! IDEAL FOR PROFESSIONALS & SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS!

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$460,000GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A VERY BUSY MEDITERRANIAN RESTAURANT! GROWING FRANCHISE, LOW 2% ROYALTY, TURN KEY OPERATION, GROSS ANNUAL SALES OF 600K, ALL EXIST EQUIPMENT INCLUDED, SELLER WILLING TO TRAIN, LLBO LICENSED!

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$399,900GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A RETAIL/VARIETY STORE + A 3 BDRM APARTMENT ABOVE! APPROX 3,360 SQ FT TOTAL (STORE IS ROUGHLY 1,900), STOCK IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SALE!

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29.94 ACRES AVAILABLE AS COMMERCIAL TOURISM ZONING + 3.69 ACRES FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING! LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY, 8 UNIT MOTEL + 14 COTTAGES ON CEDAR LAKE CLOSE TO THE NORTH MUSKOKA RIVER 7 WATERFALLS! 4 KMS FROM HISTORIC BRACEBRIDGE!

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Beautiful, 2 storey, 4 br. brick home in area of fine homes, adjacent to Silver Brooke Golf Course just N of Everett. 1.9 acre lot, very private, mostly treed. Huge 3 car garage & ample parking for several cars! Large eat-in kitchen w/island, ceramic floor & W/O to rear deck & above-ground pool. Master BR has 4 pc ensuite, W/I closet & W/O to sun-deck w/steps down to pool deck. $464,900 Ingrid McNeill* 1-877-435-4336 2113_DJW_0062

3 Parcels totalling close to 300 acres featuring rich fertile black muck soil perfect for growing vegetables, carrots, potatoes, etc. 100 acres with shop, barn & bungalow. great opportunity to purchase large acreage minutes North of Alliston. $3,500,000 Marc Ronan***1-888-936-4216

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Hockley Valley! 78 acres planted w/apprx. 90% seedlings & 10% ready to harvest trees. 100 acres with building with hydro, planted w/apprx 70% seedlings & 30% ready to harvest trees. Potential to purchase both tree farms or purchase individually and build your custom home and potential income in beatiful Hockley Valley. Priced at $729,900 & $949,900, respectively. Marc Ronan***1-888-936-4216 2113_DJW_0063

46 Acres of level Land Directly South, Abuts Zoned And Serviced Industrial Land in Growing Alliston. Home of Honda And Provincially Designated Growth Area. Almost 2200 Feet Or Level Access To Main CPR Rail Line. Land To The North For Sale For $400,000 Per Acre. 3 Bedroom Farm House On Property Currently Tenanted. $1,999,000 Marc Ronan*** 1-888-936-4216 2113_DJW_2_0046

Sought After Fully Serviced Industrial With Outside Storage In The Heart Of Bolton On. Approx 4.5 Acres. Present Owner Has Plans Ready To Go For 15,500 Sq Ft Industrial Building. $2,850,000 Marc Ronan*** 1-888-936-4216

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50+ acres abutting draft plan approved land owned by major developer in Beeton on paved road less than an hour from GTA and Pearson Airport. Fabulous views, solid raised bungalow with setup for inlaws. Forced air gas heating, exellent investment and future development potential. $1,100,000 Marc Ronan***1-888-936-4216

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Fantastic investment opportunity on Main Street of growing Tottenham. Large commercial space, 4+ apartments, usable basement space. Substantial updating completed in last 10 years, new furnace 2012, apartments include bachelor, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom & 3 bedroom plus Commercial space & basement. Potential income of $60,600 per year. $529.900 Marc Ronan***1-888-936-4216 2113_DJW_2_0090

84.4 acres Abutting Residential Development in area of fast growing Community of Alliston. Surrounded by existing development with two road stubs to East on Municipal Services. Flat, clear acreage minutes from Honda. Entirely maintenance free clean crop land. $3,795,000. Marc Ronan***1-888-936-4216

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Private County Estate on 67 acres of hardwood forest, ponds & your own 9 hole Golf Course. Fully equipped pro shop, workshop, ample storage and parking. Have your own course or continue existing public play. Large custom raised bungalow, 3+1 bedrooms, spacious principal rooms, multiple walkouts to manicured lawns. $1,499,000 Marc Ronan***1-888-936-4216 2113_DJW_0065

15 Acres - Urban Industrial Zone Land, Ready To Go With Services Available. Beside Major Users Such As Honda of Canada, Gibson Transport, Nissan Transport. Growing South Simcoe And Alliston. Ready To Build Or Owner Will Divide. $250,000/Per Acre. Marc Ronan*** 1-888-936-4216

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High profile corner Commercial lot approx 3.2 acres in Angus comprised of 7 lots with 424’ frontage on high traffic Main street. Commercial zoning allowing for many uses including but not limited to Retail Stores, Service Shops, Auto Sales & Services, Business or Professional Offices. 2 Rd Frontages! $1,950,000. Marc Ronan***/Gladys Craine**** 1-888-936-4216 2113_DJW_2_0040

14 Nixon Rd. Bolton Highway 50

Investors/Developers Take Note! This 10 Acre Farm Property Is Within The MzO 2 Section Of The Official Plan Of The Town Of Bradford West Gwillimbury Hwy 400 Strategic Industrial Employment Area. A Rare Opportunity To Acquire Lands Of This Designation. A Sale/Lease Back Is Also Available. Wonderful Century Home With Original Pine Floors, Over 9 ft Ceilings, High Baseboards, Wainscotting, French Doors, Crown Moldings & Trim. $1,399,000 Rob McDonough*/Marc Ronan*** 1-888-936-4216 2113_DJW_0061

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905.451.2390 I 1.866.297.3948

EXIT REALTY HARE(PEEL)BrokerageINDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

Stephen Dignum Eugene DignumSALES REPRESENTATIVE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

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In the heart of Downtown Brampton. A stone’s throw to new Hospital, Zum Transit, Schools, Downtown amenities. Extra deep lot 40’ x 264’, furnace 2012, deck 2012, shed 2012, roof approx. 5 yrs. old. Part fin. bsmt. with new windows. Gas stove, BI d/washer, CAC, vendor very flexible.

3 BEDROOM DOWNTOWN

2113_DJW_2_0012MAKE AN OFFER

STEELES AVENUE:Prime Corner. Approx. 13 Acres. Designated Prestige industrial zon-ing, with other possible commercial uses. Next to new Prime Outlet mall and Hwy 407. Asking $700,000 an acre.

INVESTMENT OPPURTUNITY:Bowling Alley plus detached bunglow in Brampton on 1.35 acres. Close to new hospital, Downtown Zum Transportation. Numerous pos-sible uses. Asking $1,750,000.

STEELES AVE/MISSISSAUGA RD.:Last remaining 1.87 acres parcel with Commercial Designation in special policy designation. Asking $2,100,000.

FARM:Gorgeous approx.. 64 acres with large completely renovated farm-house, with seperate apartment plus outbuildings. Beautiful views. 5 minutes from Orangeville. Asking approx.. $14,000 per acre.

NEW EXCLUSIVE:Rare 2 acre Parcel Residential Zoned. Corner property on Hwy. 10 Minutes north of Brampton. Town water and gas. Could possibly have other uses. Commercial property on adjacent corner.

EXCLUSIVE LISTING:Approx. 50 acres of land in the official plan. One of the last large parcels available. VTB available with reasonable terms.

Approx. 101.43 acres in the Mayfield West Plan. Corner property Asking $250,000 per acre. Easy access to the 410 Hwy - just 5 minutes.

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Lijoy Ulahannan

647.547.2122 Ext. 119

1.855.547.2122 Ext. 119

Commercial Mortgage Broker Lic# 11514

As a Private Mortgage Lender, your investment will be secured with real estate. You can relax knowing you are earning a safe, predictable return on your money.

Richmond Lending Group locates solid investments, and gets top returns providing secured private loans. We keep the amount of money that you lend to 80% loan-to-value (LTV) to minimize your risk and expand your return on investment (ROI). We also provide you with opportunities to lend on Second Mortgages which can take you to 85% LTV but can yield much higher ROI.Typically for First Mortgages; our Private Lenders will receive from 6% to 8% interest on principal and for Second Mortgages; our Private Lenders receive from 9% to 15% interest.

If you are not currently earning 6-15% on your money, you should pick up the phone and call us today!

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Our team of Engineers, RCI Registered Roof Consultants and Quality Observers, Project Managers and Coordinators use a unique cooperation and multidisciplinary integration of engineering services to deliver complete building performance expertise to our clients across Canada.

IRC provides engineering and consulting services for all building needs: • Building Condition Assessments • Reserve Fund Studies • Building Envelope Engineering including: - Roofs - Walls - Windows - Doors - Parking Garages• Pavement Consulting • Thermography• Design and Speci� cation • Quality Observation • 24 Leak Response System

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*Each offie is independently owned and operated *Not Intended to solicitor properties currently listed

CENTURY 21 HERITAGE GROUP LTD.,BROKERAGE*

11160 Yonge St. Richmond Hill

2009

Tom TsambourlianosTom TsambourlianosSALES REPRESENTATIVE

TORONTO FOR .CABUSINESS SALE

PANAGIO’S BREAKFAST & LUNCH

Free standing building 2090 sq ft on a very busy corner location. This business has a total staff of 8 and is open only until 3 pm daily. Easy one shift operation, enjoy family life and be home by 3:30 pm daily. The new buyer will receive 3 weeks of training included in the sale of the business. Great sub lease terms for buyer.Please do not walk in and disturb all staff. Please do not ask if this business is for sale. All inquiries will remain confidential.Several locations under way in GTA.

PanagiosForSale.ca

Asking Price $249,000

CALL TOM DIRECT 416-520-3601

2010 2011

2BayShop.com

SHOP FOR RENT 1723 VICTORIA PARK

$2400/MO.

121 BridgeStreet.com

283 FRONTAGE ON YONGE ST.

BRADFORD

RESTAURANT/BAR 90 SEATS LLBO

SymposiumForSale.ca

[email protected]

BUSY SUPERIOR TIRE & AUTO FOR SALE

Here is a Tire & Auto Shop located on busy Hwy 7 in Woodbridge. Specializing in customizing wheels, tires, L.E.D. shocks, lowering, and full service to customers and fl eet as well. Large showroom with plenty of offi ces and storage areas. This Shop is 8 bays and Equipped with, New A/c, Nitrogen air, new alignment, new scanners, so much more. Sales over $700k per annum. Inventory

extra $60k. Training for the right person provided.

$319,000

SuperiorTireForSale.ca

BAKERS DOZEN

Located at Norwich Ave & 401, this business has been established over 25 years serving coffee to the Woodstock area. This Location has a busy DRIVE-THRU and averages $35K monthly sales. The Monthly rent is $5000 incl. HST.

Asking $99,000 TURN KEY

BakersDozenForSale.ca

WOODSTOCK ONTARIO

ASKING $1,750,000

7713YongeStreet.com

STORE FRONT YONGE & 407

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PanagiosForSale.ca



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2BayShop.com


$2400/MO.



BRADFORD


SymposiumForSale.ca

[email protected]




$319,000


BAKERS DOZEN




WOODSTOCK ONTARIO

ASKING $1,750,000

7713YongeStreet.com


PANAGIO’S BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

New concept with busy location on McCowan and 401. All day breakfast, home made burgers, poutine. Weekly sales over $13,500 avg. Ez menu, join a great brand and the food business. Corner location, steps to Staples, Nissan, TTC, CN Rail, Hydro plant, thousands of cars a day at a signalized intersection. Buyer to receive 2 weeks training included in the sale of this business. Great sub lease terms for buyer. Please do not walk in and disturb all staff. Please do not ask if this business is for sale. All inquiries will remain confidential. Several locations under way in GTA.

PanagiosForSale.ca




2009





PanagiosForSale.ca



2010 2011

2BayShop.com


$2400/MO.



BRADFORD


SymposiumForSale.ca

[email protected]




$319,000


BAKERS DOZEN




WOODSTOCK ONTARIO

ASKING $1,750,000

7713YongeStreet.com


BAKER’S DOZEN

Located at the Norwich Ave & 401, this business has been estab-lished over 25 years service coffee to the Woodstock area. This Location has a busy DRIVE-THRU and averages $35K monthly sales. The Monthly rent is $5,000 incl HST.





2009





PanagiosForSale.ca



2010 2011

2BayShop.com


$2400/MO.



BRADFORD


SymposiumForSale.ca

[email protected]




$319,000


BAKERS DOZEN




WOODSTOCK ONTARIO

ASKING $1,750,000

7713YongeStreet.com



Upscale restaurants FOR SALE: one with 90 seats and over 4000 sq feet in a busy mall in Mississauga Ontario, with exterior access and liquor licensed patio with wrought iron and 40 seats. The other restaurant has over 120 seats, a massive 6180 sq feet with an amazing Annual Sales increase of 9% month over month. This business features an all day breakfast, also a full menu, and is famous for the selection of crepes and deserts. The concept has won franchise of the year award from the CRA 2012 Franchisees’ Choice Award Winner, presented by the Canadian Franchise Association. This operation requires an operator who is hands on, and also has a good command of management with a staff of 22-25 personnel.

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SymposiumForSale.ca SymposiumForSale.com


26,000 sq ft building, minutes north of Newmarket on Yonge Street with 10 units, some vacancies, potential income $170,000, priced below market value. Needs TLC. Open to reasonable offers and seller will consider VTB.

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121BridgeStreet.com


Here is a Tire & Auto Shop located on busy. Hwy 7 in Woodbridge. Specializing in customizing wheels, tires, L.E.D., shocks, lowering and full service to customers and fleet as well. Large showroom with plenty of offices and storage areas. This shop is 8 bays and equipped with new A/C, nitrogen air, new alignment, new scanners, so much more. Sales over $700K per annum. Inventory extra $60K. Training for the right person provided. MORE AVAILABLE CALL THE AUTO KING

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ASKING $699,000

ASKING $319,000

ASKING $459,000

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1-800-290-5164

Percy Fulton Ltd. Brokerage

WE WILL BEAT ANY BANK RATES GUARANTEED!

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First Time Home Buyers & Real Estate Investors✓ Power of Sales Foreclosures & Distress Properties

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1-800-290-5164

Percy Fulton Ltd. Brokerage

WE WILL BEAT ANY BANK RATES GUARANTEED!

How to Get the 3 Lowest rates in Canada

Interest Rates as Low as

1-800-290-5164 EXT #7557FREE 24 HOUR RECORDED INFO

FSCO License #10855

We Work with Over 50 Banks, Trust Companies, Credit Unions, & Private Lenders

✓ ZERO DOWN Mortgages✓ 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Mortgages✓ Bad Credit as low as 540 ✓ No Credit OK✓ Self-Employed OK✓ No Income Veri� cation OK✓ Re� nance & Equity Take Out✓ Debt Consolidations✓ New Tax Deductible Mortgage✓ Pay Off Your Home in 7 Years

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Realty Specialists Inc. BrokerageAn Independent Member Brokerage

GyaneshPaliwal

647-262-9091416-823-1248

6850 Millcreek DriveMississauga, ON L5N 4J9

Offi ce: [email protected]

[email protected] RealValueHome.com

GurdeepSandhu86

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A great opportunity for User/Investor. Total 6 bays converted presently to4 Bay unit, 3 leased out generating gross income of $73,200/yr approx from three leased units. Buyer can assume pro� table autobody business or lease and get more income. Owner retiring. Turn key operation. Automotive equipment available at extra cost ($60,000 negotiable).

INDUSTRIAL CONDO AUTOMOTIVE USE FINCH/HWY 400 ASKING $799,000

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3200 sq. ft. retail/commercial/office space right on 3300 Steeles Avenue West in Vaughan, On. In busy plaza located beside McDonalds and Tim Hortons. Lots of parking. Facing Steeles. Great frontage and signage. Back door entry available. Suitable for retail, professional, offices, medical, showroom, etc. Close to Highway 400 and 407. Steps to new Subway Station, York University and minutes from Colossus and Vaughan Mills Shopping Malls. MLS # N2521390. Agents are welcome.

COMMERCIAL/RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE $960,000

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Great opportunity to be your own boss. Esso Gas Station with convenience store, Lotto/649 with three bedroom house. Corner property close to Hospital and inside community area. Approx income 90K plus/year after all expenses, � bre glass tanks,2 pumps.

ESSO GAS STATION FOR SALE NIAGARA REGION -ASKING $619,000

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1247 Sq Ft. in Vaughan, ON - at Hwy 7 & Weston Road prime location, prestigious Plaza with 18 ft clear height, condo unit - excellent for retail/office or suitable for many other uses. This is the high demand & most growing area of Vaughan. Minutes from Hwy 7, 400, 407, Tim Hortons, Petro Canada, Shopping Centre. New Subway coming in near area. Agents also welcome.

RETAIL/OFFICE CONDO FOR SALE $479,786

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KITCHEN CABINETS

Great opportunity to sub-lease industrial unit with office area. Total space around 4072 sq feet. Approx. 30 percent office in business park area. Located in close proximity to Hwy 401/403/QEW. Asking 7.25 per sq ft.

INDUSTRIAL SUB-LEASE ARGENTIA/WINSTON CHURCHILL

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Fully equipped Cabinet Manufacturing Business for sale. Over 250K spent to set up the shop at 5800 sq ft area. New lease at Buyer’s Wish to be provided. Present rent $3547 that included TMI and water. Owner will train new buyer.

KITCHEN CABINETRY BUSINESS FOR SALE ASKING $149,900

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Givalas Real Estate ltd.

Brokerage

Nick GivalasBroker of Record

(905) 479-4436email: [email protected]

Contact Nick Givalas

CommerCial spaCe for lease245 King Street West Oshawa (corner of Park Rd) Stores 2400-4216 sq. ft. in size. Rent from $13-$15 per ft net. Teddy’s Park Plaza.

160 Main St., Unionville Former Hair Salon and Spa 1500 sq. ft. freestanding Building. 28 car parking. Good opportunity.

Mississauga Prime Location Highway 10 & QEW. 2090 Hurontario Street 2nd floor3027 sq. ft. office space $15 per ft net

1608 Dundas St. E., WhitbyFreestanding Building for Lease 6000 square feet Plus 2000 sq ft Patio. Prime Restaurant Space.

21 Harwood Ave S., AjaxCorner unit in plaza. Ample parking. 2200 sq ft. Asking $18.00 per sq ft. net.

110 Ritchie Ave Ajax.Westney and 401. 760 sq ft. store in plaza. $18 per sq ft net.

SE Corner of Gerrard St E & Logan, TorontoCorner store 1000 sq ft + basement $2500. p/mnth net rent.

959 Pape Avenue, TorontoStore 960 square feet plus basement. Rent $2135 per month plus utilities.

Freestanding building. Approx. 4,000 sq ft on about 1 acre of land in prime downtown Ajax. Room for expansion. Restaurant tenant pays $6,400. Per month net rent. Good investment opportunity! Serious inquiries only.

INVESTMENT PROPERTY FOR SALE

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Vacant Commercial Land for sale on the main street in Fenelon Falls. Just under once acre, zoning permits many uses. Ideal site in town for someone to build a strip plaza. Or other New development. This property can be purchased with ajoining property for an even larger development for a total of 1.37 acres of land.

DEVELOPMENT SITE FOR SALE

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Free standing building approx. 2800 sqft. Leased to a restaurant in Fenelon Falls. Main street location. Approx. 15 minutes North of Lindsay, Ontario. Rare opportunity to buy a carefree single tenant investment like this one. $36,000 net rental income. Good investment opportunity for someone to buy and collect rent. Low realty taxes $5200/pyear. On sewar & town water.

INVESTMENT PROPERTY FOR SALE

PRiCE $499,900

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Freestanding building for sale on Highway 35 as you are coming into Lindsay on the East side. Former restaurant. Main level approx. 7400 sq. ft. Upper floor has two apartments 1 3- bdrm and 1 2- bdrm for tenant use or sublet to offset expenses. Building is in good shape. Ample paved parking. On 5.5 acres of land. Highway Commercial zoning permits. Many uses for opening a business.

IDEAL FOR OWNER/USER OR INVESTOR

FOR SALE AT $785,000

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RE/MAX PERFORMANCE REALTY INC., BROKERAGE

905-270-2000Email: [email protected]

1140 Burnhamthorpe Rd., Suite 141Mississauga, ON

Tony GianniniSales Representative

URGENTLY Needed for anxious qualified buyer.High volume gas stations and High Volume coin Laundromat.

Retail strip plazas. High volume car wash.SELLING!! CALL NOW FOR FREE CONSULTATION

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PRINCIPALS ONLY• 8 Bay Coin Car Wash & Rental Building. Asking $1.95 Mil• 6 Bay Coin Car Wash Tunnel & Commercial Rental income (Hamilton). Asking $1.85 Mil• Mississauga Plaza. Asking $16 Mil. 6% CAP.• Mississauga Plaza. Asking $12.5 Mil. 6% CAP.

4 Bay Coin & Drive thru touchless rollover, plus detailing Bay/Business & Car Rental Business. Situated on 1.3 acres and close to very busy Walmart Power Centre. Can operate as absentee owner or hands on. Very profitable!! High return on investment!! Asking $1,699,000 Muskoka area. Call to view. 1313_DJW_0129 1313_DJW_0130 1313_DJW_0131

Excellent Oakville Development site. 1.5 acres. Currently rented for $3000/mth. Road to be widened & directed to new hospital. Use as con-tractor yard or develop. Asking $1,199,000.

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Completely gutted and reno’d, ready for you to operate your business and/or live/rent. Commercial unit for grocery, convenience, restaurant, cafe, etc., and ready to move in apart-ment upstairs. Call for exclusive viewing. Asking $748,000.

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Two units for sale in North/West Mississauga area. Can purchase sep-arately or together total of 7559 sq ft and ask-ing $1,299,000.

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6 Bay Coin Car Wash on 1.1 acre. Vacant land can also be developed for 100 - 10’ x 10’. Public storage units. Asking $1,199,000.

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Call for your Commercial MortgageMounir Saghie 647-505-9867

Lic# M11002690

Mounir Saghie Sales Representa�ve

Office: 905-619-9500Direct: 647-505-9867

E-mail: msaghie@su�on.com

TORONTO/DANFORTH Desirable East York loca�on 2170 S.F. Long term main floor Tenant paying $1750 + HST+ U�li�es. Very large 4 Bedroom Residen�al unit on 2 nd floor ASKING PRICE $ 540,000 2 Parking spots

Su�on Group -Heritage

Realty Inc.,Brokerage

Buyers available for all types of proper�es in all areas! If you need to sell, call Mounir!

Not intended to solicit those already under contract.

TORONTO

TORONTO

- APPROX. 8000 S.F 3-Storey + basement Close to Woodbine Subway Commercial and Offices Gross income $147,000 With upside Poten�al. NEW PRICE $1,329,000 WOODBINE/DANFORTH

10-PLEX , 2 dble garages + 7 parking spots. 8 x 2 Bedrooms + 2 x 1 bedroom all with seper- hydro meters. Hardly ever a vacancy. Good opportunity in great rental area. ASKING PRICE $1,199,000 GROSS INCOME $108,000

WATERLOO 18 UNITS TOTAL with lots of renova�ons. 2x1 b/rm, 10x2 b/rm, & 6x3 brm Great upside poten�al. Assumable mortgage of approx. $850k @ 3.45% ASKING PRICE $1,499,800 NET INCOME ..$128,000

COURTICE 8800 sq. �. n/hoodPlaza with 6 stores…stable Tenants Solid construc�on with lots of parking. Net Income of $89,535 with poten�al to go up to $106,935 ASKING PRICE $1,250,000 Opportunity Knocks !!!

CAMBRIDGE WOW!! 17 Townhomes - Condo Approved!! 3 & 4 bed- bedroom units with poten�al to add 2 more units. All units have are updated and rented Many units with Central A/C ASKING PRICE $2,800,000

SCUGOG 1.2 ACRES PROPERTY!! Excellent opportunity to own Owner re�ring. Bakery Busi- ness and equipment included as a bonus. Upscale 3 b/rm upstairs. Poten�al to sever. ASKING PRICE $895,000 LOTS OF POTENTIAL!!!

BARRIEExcellent Opportunity!!!

7% CAP. Mixed use building 10 x 2 B/room, 2 x 1 B/roomsplus 5 stores. Building in greatshape. Tenants pay all u�li�esPart VTB possible 20% down.

ASKING PRICE: $2,150,000 NET INCOME: $146,000

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central ontario COverINg:

Barrie • Collingwood • Muskoka • North Bay • Kawartha LakesMidland • Meaford • Paisley • Parry Sound • Orillia

Owen Sound • Sudbury • Walkerton



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brokerageNew Liskeard,

Northern ontario

www.temiskamingrealty.com

1-866-557-1110705-647-1110

Bill Byers, Sales representative

[email protected] Wuest, Sales representative

[email protected]

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On Mountain lake & the Montreal River. Very private with year round round access. Hydro next door. Unorganized Township gives you many possible opportunities here for multiple cottages or a camp. With miles of water way & thousands of acres of Crown land across the river, for excellent hunting & fishing. Asking $149,900. Near Elk Lake. Call Bill. MLS 130397

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Long Lake, 25 miles of excellent boating, fishing & hunting. Approx. 3 acres each with road access. Financing available with low down payment or rent to ownt. Unorganized Township near Charlton. $59,900 each. MLS 112047. Call Bill.

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WATERFRONT LOTSWith the purchase of this Earlton lot for only $54,900. 3600 sq’ plus garden centre sq’ downtown corner lot with lots of potential. Call Bill. MLS 102746

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NEW PRICE

Retail service, fuel, & more at the main corner in town overlooking the Beautiful Montreal River. Lots of potential to use this property for a variety of uses. Busy Mining, Forestry, & Tourist Area. Elk Lake. Building & Land Only. $199,900 MLS 120066. Call Bill.

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PRIME LOCATIONLarge store downtown with 5700’ sq’ solid block building. Many updates including heating & A/C system. Currently rented. Great investment or potential. Building & land only. Call Bill. MLS 130696

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ENGLEHARTThree locations including 2 gas stations with C-Store, Coffee Shops, etc. One with car wash, bait shop, & owner’s apartment. 3rd location for propane exchange distribution centre. Over 7.6 M in sales per year. Haileybury. Call Bill for more details. MLS® 130792

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GAS STATION BUSINESS

Very popular Dairy Bar/Burger place for sale! This business comes fully equipped and ready for the upcoming season. Fantastic in a part of town with high foot and vehicle traffic. Super close to board walk and fair grounds. Comprising two lots with outdoor deck and picnic bench seating. Full dairy bar, grill, fryers, pizza oven and ample refrigeration included in this price. Make an offer and buy yourself a business! Call Perry. MLS 130741

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MARCO’SLarge bar/restaurant licensed for 206 people with 36 person patio. 2 bedroom apartment & 9 hotel rooms upstairs. Full basement, lots of parking. Busy main corner in Earlton. Many recent updates. Asking $249,000. MLS 122025. Call Bill

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Own one of the rare, road accessible homes on Lake Temagami! This solidly built home is on a gorgeous lot with amazing views and Southern exposure with a bright, vaulted ceiling, living room, pleasant kitchen and two bedrooms plus den. This one level home is intelligently designed and very comfortable. Asking $179,500. MLS 121771. Call Perry.

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SPECTACULAR TEMAGAMI!Excellent turn key business & home. Rural opportunity on Hwy 65 W in Kenabeek, Gas station, C-Store, Lotto, LCBO, Bait, Bottle Return, Post Office, Garage & sheds & a large 5 bedroom apartment. Lots of parking on this 1.47 acre property. Asking $295,000. MLS 130417. Call Bill.

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GENERAL STORELocated in the busiest section of the picturesque Town of Haileybury. Solid numbers generated out of a solid building. Asking $249,000. MLS 112207. Please call Perry for more.

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Just redone throughout. 7 private rooms with 3 pc baths, new furniture & freshly decorated. Upstairs could be Owner’s apartment. Coffee nook with patio doors to the deck overlooking the Town of Larder Lake. Plenty of parking & convenient Hwy location. Asking $189,900. MLS 130201. Call Bill.

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Ivanhoé Cambridge

announces recently that

construction had begun

on the site of The Outlet

Collection at Niagara, an outlet

shopping centre project in

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

Slated to open in May 2014

following an investment of nearly

$200 million, the new outlet centre

will feature close to 100 marquee

retailers and coveted collections

for value-seeking shoppers

including Banana Republic,

Bench Outlet, Brooks Brother

Outlet, Calvin Klein, Forever 21,

Gap Outlet, Izod, Michael Kors

Outlet, Naturalizer, Osh Kosh,

Tommy Hilfi ger and Van Heusen.

Bass Pro Shops has chosen this

location to open their third anchor

store in Canada.

“We are very excited to build an exceptional new shopping experience for the residents and visitors of the Niagara Peninsula and beyond,” said David Baffa, Senior Vice President, Retail Development, Central Region at Ivanhoé Cambridge. “The Outlet Collection at Niagara will not only contribute to the region’s economy

but will bring our retail expertise to a new market while reinforcing our position as a leader in the Canadian shopping centre industry.”

Dignitaries present at the ground breaking ceremony included Niagara-on-the-Lake Lord Mayor Dave Eke who said: “This retail centre is a signifi cant economic venture for all of Niagara. Not only will it create thousands of jobs and generate more tax revenue for our area, it has the potential to make the Glendale interchange at the QEW a major commercial hub for both the Southern Ontario and Northeastern U.S. markets.”

The Outlet Collection at Niagara development project will generate approximately 1,000 construction jobs. Over 1,500 full- and part-time jobs will be created upon the opening of the centre.

Phase I of The Outlet Collection at Niagara will feature eight single-level buildings totalling 48,000 m2 (520,000 ft2) of gross leasable area within a race track design. The common area will be open-air, with various sections covered by roof structures to provide relief from the elements. The centre will also include a food court pavilion and an event area for a farmer’s market and a community gathering place.

About Ivanhoé Cambridge: Ivanhoé Cambridge is a world-class real estate company that leverages its high-level expertise in all aspects of real estate including investment, development, asset management, leasing and operations, to deliver an optimal return for its investors. Through its multiple subsidiaries, its assets in more than 20 countries are valued at over Cdn$35 billion as at December 31, 2012. Ivanhoé Cambridge is a real estate subsidiary of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (lacaisse.com), one of Canada’s leading institutional fund managers.For more information, visit ivanhoecambridge.com.

Construction begins on The Outlet Collection shopping centre in Niagara-on-the-LakeAn investment of nearly $200 million in the Niagara Peninsula

Dignitaries attending Ivanhoé Cambridge’s groundbreaking ceremony for The Outlet Collection at Niagara: Paul Gleeson, David Baffa, Ivanhoé Cambridge, David Eke, mayor, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Dave Lepp andMike Galloway, City of Niagara-on-the-Lake



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eastern ontario COverINg:

Lindsay • Peterborough • Port Hope • Bowmanville • Cobourg • Trenton • Belleville • Kingston

• Northeastern Ontario






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Don Campbell Real Estate Ltd.Brokerage.

36 Andrew St. South, Orillia

Harold HolmesSales Representatives

Bus: 705-325-1366800-498-8775

Cell: [email protected]

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DOUBLE CENTURION

2007

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• 295 Memorial Ave. near Prov. highways #11 & #12• 413 feet frontage on Memorial with 3 entrances plus rear entrances. • Commercial 3 zoning uses: Recreational Establishment, motor vehicle sales, service & repair incl. marine & rec vehicles, restaurant, hotel,

fuel bar, tavern, business offices etc. • 21,500 sq.ft. building w/showroom, offices, board room, reception, garage w/ fourteen grade level overhead doors• Phase 1 & 2 environmental studies complete & remedial work done. • Park for app. 400 cars. • Close to opp headquarters, Lakehead University, Georgian College, restaurants and business plaza. • One of few large commercial sites in Orillia w/high traffic exposure• Call or email for an information package• See century21.ca/harold.holmes for MLS #13263080.

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94.97 ACRE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ORILLIA!!!

$2,700,000

For all those self-driven people. We have the following available in the greater Orillia area:1. A flourishing breakfast and restaurant business. 2. An established Hobby and Craft store. 3. A well known meat and grocery business.

4. A productive flower business in high traffic area. For more information call Harold Holmes at 705.329.8915 or email [email protected]

or Leah Cavanaugh at 705.325.1366 or email [email protected]

In Eastern Ontario for Commercial Real Estate Call Bill Bird for Sales & Leasing.

William G. BirdBroker, CCIM [email protected]: 613-243-2767 Office: 613-969-9907

Quinte Ltd., Brokerage** Each office Independently Owned & Operated

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Located in Downtown Belleville. Owner will lease back store for 5 years. Building meets all building codes. New roof in 2011. Building meets fi re codes for Belleville. Apartments being upgraded. Cap Rate 10-11%

$299,000 STORE & 4 APARTMENTS

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Large lot extends on Paul St. Building has been re-roofed and currently is under a 20 year warranty. Natural gas furnace and all aspects of the building are in good condition. Site is in an area of extreme growth. The site highly suitable for a variety of business to service the growing area.

NEW WATERFRONT AREA LISTING, BELLEVILLE

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Excellent store with current lease of 3 years remaining. This business is highly suitable for a deli outlet in addition to more used needed to serve this busy area near Bellville’s General Hospital. Offers heavy traffi c fl ow, excellent exposure and parking. Price includes all stock, fi xtures and coolers. An excellent buy for a wife and husband team. Call Bill Bird at 613-969-9907 or e-mail [email protected] for more detailed information.

CONVENIENCE STORE BELLEVILLE

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$49,900 $225,000

Relax on your front deck and enjoy the tranquil waters of the Trent River. Beautifully fi nished 3 bedroom home with 2 bathrooms. Tastefully decorated and shows well. Swim, jet ski or fi sh from your dock that will accomodate a 45 ft. cruiser. Level lot perfect for lawn sports, volleyball, badminton, etc.

YEAR ROUND HOME ON THE TRENT RIVER

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Fully occupied with Long Term Tenants. Build is stone construction withnew roof (2009). ZONED R4 Cap Rate is 11.66%.

TRIPLEX BELLEVILLE

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$144,900

Located in Napanee near 401. 5 acres in size. Zoned G1 M2. Located on year long paved road.

$1,100,000 SCRAP YARD

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70 Volume 13 Issue 06businesssavvy

Omar Hammoud

faced a challenge

most entrepreneurs

would envy: how

to cope with rapidly increasing

demand for his company’s

products.

Hammoud is President and CEO of APG-Neuros, a business that makes air turbo blowers for waste water treatment and other industrial applications.

APG Neuros got off to a slow start after being founded in 2006, but then demand took off for its award-winning blowers. Last year’s sales topped $26 million, mainly in North America.

The strong demand and ambitious plans to expand overseas led to growing pains.

“Our limit wasn’t the number of orders,” Hammoud says, “it was our capacity to track production, manage our supply chain and schedule activities for efficient delivery to customers.”

In response, Hammoud decided to upgrade the company’s basic technology. The firm purchased an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system,

a software package that could manage all facets of the business, increasing efficiency from order entry, through production and accounting to final delivery.

It was a major investment and the big question was how best to pay for it.

“How do you finance it? That’s always the issue,” Hammoud says. “If you use working capital to buy information technology, it reduces the cash flow you need for immediate expenses, as well as your ability to invest in expansion.”

He decided the best solution was to use outside financing. He turned to the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) for a medium-term loan to pay for the ERP system.

“Most banks are reluctant to finance software because it’s an intangible asset, which can’t be held as security,” he says. “However, the loan we received is giving us the time and money we need to improve management of all our processes. At the same time, it has freed up capital to develop our markets in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and South America.”

“Major hardware and software investments, while risky and sometimes expensive, can build a significant competitive edge for businesses,” says Michel Bergeron, BDC’s senior vice president, Marketing and Public Affairs. “If your financial resources are stretched, you shouldn’t have to deplete your working capital to support a long-term investment.”

A better option is to finance IT investments so your business can benefit from upgrades immediately but pay for them over several years.

Bergeron says technology is vital for the competitiveness of both individual companies and the Canadian

economy as a whole.

“Canadian businesses invest about 40 per cent less in technology than their U.S.

counterparts and our productivity lags by 25 to 30 per cent,” Bergeron says. “There is a

direct link between the two.”

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niagara COverINg:

Niagara Falls • Niagara-on-the-Lake • St. Catharines • Thorold • Welland • Fort Erie • Beamsville

• Fonthill • Port Colborne




Niagara Peninsula

The “Street Smart Real Estate Appraiser” - Switch Your Hats

What separates a great real estate agent from a mediocre real estate agent? Is it marketing, networking, style, experience, companies, communication, attention to detail, good looks... ahhhh; I know it’s NONE OF THE ABOVE. A great real estate agent has street smart appraisal tricks.

Over 20 years I have had the pleasure of meeting and working along side hundreds of real estate brokers. What I found is generally the most successful brokers have excellent valuation skills. Simply, brokers that understand key fundamental appraisal techniques will do more deals. I think real estate agents that regularly do transactions can provide guidance to appraisers. I regularly discuss transactions with real estate agents either involved in a deal or about their view of a specific deal. Sometimes this background information is key to me forming a final value estimate or selecting the best comparable. I should talk to real estate brokers and get their “trade secrets”. The mission - become a “STREET SMART APPRAISER”!!

A real estate broker valuation trick I will give you is “SWITCH YOUR HATS”!

Timothy Salisbury taught me this appraisal “trade secret”.

Timothy Salisbury of Royal LePage is a Broker with over 23 years of real estate sales experience. Tim has regularly achieved top ranks within his local firm and nationally

I have personally known and worked with Tim my entire career. Through these years we have regularly discussed business, but before this I had not asked him for one of his trade valuation tricks. So I booked a meeting with him explaining my objective. Wow… two great suggestions in the first minute, but I will only give you one.

Tim explained that every listing appointment, he and his team conduct a Comprehensive Market Analysis (CMA). From Tim’s web site (http://www.st-catharines-real-estate.com/) a Comprehensive Property Analysis is divided into three categories:

1. Similar properties that are currently listed. 2. Similar properties that have recently sold or are pending closing. 3. Similar properties that have expired and have been taken off the market.

By studying the comparable property locations, features and the terms under which they are offered, we can develop a clear picture of the potential market for your property.

By looking at the properties currently listed, we can see exactly what alternatives a serious buyer has to choose from. We can be certain that we are not under-pricing the property.

By looking at similar properties recently sold, we can see what homeowners have actually received over the last few months. This is the ‘acid test’ that is used by lending institutions to determine how much they would be willing to lend a buyer for your home.

Once this document has completed Tim will “Switch His Hat.” Meaning initially, the analysis to determine value is based on working for the Seller (Vendor). Now, Tim switches to the actual Buyer’s (Purchaser’s) view and asks a key question: “Would I pay $X for this house in today’s market?” Making this a personal issue is the challenge. Let’s face it… most appraisers are homeowners and they can view this advice as a final test to themselves when faced with a unique appraisal assignment.

Please email me your “Street Smart Real Estate Valuation” advice to - [email protected]. Todd Crawford is a Certified AACI Real Estate Appraiser, Broker, Consultant, Investor, Property Manager and Business Partner specializing in Commercial Real Estate with DTZ Barnicke a world wide real estate firm.

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Connected Globally. Focused Locally.

BROKERAGE

APPRAISALS

MANAGEMENT

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8230 & 8252 Oakwood Drive Niagara falls

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570 King Street, Welland

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0.818 acres of vacant residential land Property is subject to severance

Situated on the border of Stoney Creek and GrimsbyWalking distance to a park and Lake Ontario

Ideally suited for executive style homesNew residential neighbourhood

Zoning: ND - Neighbourhood Development

OFFERED AT: $875,000Contact: Bryan Saelens, Sales Representative

[email protected]

Part of 90 Creonona Blvd, Hamilton

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

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3,000 sq. ft. warehouse; 800 sq. ft. officeDesigned for overhead crane 5-10 tons

3 Phase 550 volts3 loading docks at grade

Situated on 1.93 acres8252-1200 sq. ft. Residential

Situated on 3.04 acresProperties to be sold together

OFFERED AT: $875,000Contact: Taylor Wilson, Broker of Record

[email protected]

2 storey medical building backing onto Hospital siteCurrently occupied by numerous medical professionals

Opportunity to open pharmacy16,900 sq. ft. building

Situated on +/- 1.10 acre propertyAmple on-site parking for +/- 65 vehicles

Parking revenueHigh traffic location

Located on bus route

OFFERED AT: $700,000Contact: Greg Chew, Sales Representative

[email protected]

MEDICAL BUILDING

905-354-7413 DTZ Barnicke Niagara Limited, Real Estate Brokerage4056 Dorchester Rd. Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6M9

www.dtz.com

PRESTIGE INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

18-hole semi-private

Exclusive Listing

Contact: Todd Crawford, [email protected]

Golf & Country Club Available

Situated in the Niagara Region

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105 Merritt Street St. Catharines

11,200 sq. ft. industrial building7,000 sq. ft. shop; 2400 sq. ft.warehouse: 500 sq. ft. officeLarge showroom and offices

Truck level and 3 overhead doors3 Phase 240 volts

18-20 foot ceiling heightSituated on 3.3 acres

OFFERED AT: $595,000Contact Taylor Wilson, Broker of Record

[email protected]




Niagara Peninsula

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MOMENTUM REALTY BROKERAGE

www.stephenoliver.net • [email protected] • [email protected]

Mulit use building overlooking the Niagara River. Was once used as an automobile repair shop and body shop. Building also has 2 apartment up-stairs, one a 3 bedroom (2500 sq ft) and a large bachelor (1000 sq ft). Ample parking and large fenced compound. Quick access to the QEW and Peace Bridge. Lots of possibilities. $375,000.

591 NIAGARA BLVD. FORT ERIE

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32,000 sq. ft. Industrial Building. Great for many uses including manufacturing & storage. Located in the Niagara area on 17 acres close to the Peace Bridge. Listed $625,000. Property is alsoavailble for Lease.

425 PHIPPS ST.FORT ERIE

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38 PRINCESS ST. FORT ERIE

SOLID BUILDING Great place to start a business and pay less than rent. Lots of private and common space. 3 bathrooms, kitchen and ample parking. Listed at $132,500.

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1625 DOMINION RD. FORT ERIE

LOCATE YOUR BUSINESS HERE 2+ Acres of land with 2 greenhouse, workshop and retail section. High visibility location. Owner is retiring and selling off property. Listed at $475,000.

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12 BELFAST, CRYSTAL BEACH

This 5 plex is close to the beach in Crystal Beach. Presently4 units rented. Property recently updated. Good investment, good location! Listed at $159,900.

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905.871.7100 FORT ERIE | TOLL FREE: 1-877-211-1511

Tony Tripodi

Broker

Garden City Realty IncBrokerage


905-641-1110*INDUSTRIAL*COMMERCIAL*INVESTMENT*

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Exceptional and unique building. 2 storey brick, plus full fi nished basement. Ideal for Medical/Professional offi ce, convert to residential units or institutional use. Approx. 7500 sq ft, plus basement. 400 amp electrical service. Large paved parking area. Call now! Listed at $879,000.

ST. CATHARINES

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Restaurant/Bar in long established location. Turn key operation. Long list of equipment, including band instruments. All in spotless condition. Licensed patio. Included in price is business, land and building, equipment and name. Asking only $349,000.

NIAGARA FALLS

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150,000 sq. ft. warehouse on 14 acres. Included is one section with 120 unit mini storage. Zoned for additional 120 more units. 30,000 sq. ft. rented @ $5000 per month place for solar panel energy. Asking $3,900,000. Other details with Tony Tripodi 905-641-1110. Email: [email protected]

ST. CATHARINES

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20 acres zoned residential development (154 lots) municipal services at 3 stub roads

panoramic views of lake and toronto skyline backing onto natural area and greenbelt

new price $5,900,000.00

FOR SALE

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Frank FranzeMBA, FRI Broker

Niagara Realty Ltd., Brokerage

905-356-96001-877-219-9600

5627 Main Street, Niagara FallsIndependently Owned and OperatedToll Free 1 877-219-9600

[email protected]

Near Q.E.W., HWY ONTARIO St. next to McDonalds Restaurants, 17,342 SQ. FT. triple net leases (tenants pay ALL expenses) YOU PAY MORTGAGE ONLY. Tenants include Mr. Transmission, Stag Shop, Pattison Signs building to lot density less than 25% opportunity to add extra units. Assumable mortgage (open) RBC of $1,100,000 6.09% seller VTB 2nd available $350,000 for 5 years at 8% full financials, survey, environmental and building inspection, call Frank Franze BA, MBA, FRI, Broker toll free 1 877 219 9600.

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PLAZA, ST. CATHARINES

Attention: All Franchisors

•Commercial Building 2640 Sq Ft. 14 parking spaces

•116’x109’cornerlotpossibledrivethrough- food/Cafe

•AfewblocksfromHospital&SugarloafMarina

•Mainarterytobeach&cottagearea

•Willdividetosuit.Minimum500SqFt.

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385-387

Ontario St.,

St. Catherines

3900sqft-$12.00

6100sqft-$12.00

444 Scott St. (Anchor

Tenant Brewers Retail)

1150sqft-$9.50

2250sqft-$12.00

3560sqft-$10.50

LEASING CORNER ST. CATHARINES

$2,300,000

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Say you have a successful small business.

You have a few employees, and things are

going fi ne. If you’re like many entrepreneurs,

you may never take time to sit down and think about

your future growth – how to take your company to

the next level in a smart, disciplined way.

But growth is an issue many business owners ignore at their peril. In fact, it might just be one of the most important issues facing them as entrepreneurs. “If you decide not to grow, you may be paving a path to failure,” says Patrick Latour, senior vice president, Financing and Consulting at the Business Development Bank of Canada. “If you don’t grow, your competitors will, and that will put pressure on you.”

The good news, Latour says, is that business owners can create a road map to guide them and reduce their risk as they grow their enterprise. The road map can help them fi nd more growth opportunities and avoid common mistakes, like failing to delegate responsibility to employees.

Need a Plan

To develop your road map, start by committing time to outlining a plan for your growth, Latour says. It should include a few important basics:

• A clear picture of your business’s current strengths, weaknesses and opportunities

• A vision for where you want your company to be in the next three to fi ve years

• An action plan to achieve your vision (who will do what and by when)

Your growth plan could be anything from a rough, informal sketch to a full-blown,

How to plan your business’s growthBeat the competition with disciplined expansion

highly detailed strategic plan, including everything from a mission statement to scenario planning and fi nancial forecasts.

What’s vital is getting the key players in your company on the same page, thinking about your future.

“If you’re going to grow, you should absolutely have a plan,” says Paul Cubbon, who teaches entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business. “Failing to plan is planning to fail.”

Latour agrees. “The plan doesn’t have to be pages and pages long. Sometimes the simpler, the better. But if you don’t have a planned, disciplined approach to growth, you’re probably going to make more mistakes.”

Spinning Out of Control

Christopher Moreno is a fi rm believer in creating a growth plan – and following it with discipline. His event planning and production business, 365 Productions, was growing so quickly in 2011 that he and partner Ben Patience worried it was spinning out of control.

“We were concerned about having too many things on the conveyor belt,” Moreno says. We said: “Eventually the conveyor belt is going to be full, and something is going to fall off the end.”

The duo decided to embark on a strategic planning exercise. The process helped clarify their opportunities, risks and roles in the company. The result: a detailed fi ve-year plan that included fi nancial forecasts for three different growth scenarios.

The plan helped them boost sales to an expected $3.2 million in 2012 from $1.8 million in 2010. They have even exceeded their goals, meeting their year-three targets in 18 months. And the plan has helped guide a successful international expansion into Britain and Australia.

Along the way, they made sure to meet regularly with employees to see if the plan needs any tweaking and check how their plan is being implemented by measuring progress against their benchmarks. “The plan is 10 per cent of the work; the other 90 per cent is actually doing it,” Moreno says. “If you don’t get in the car and drive, the roadmap is useless.”

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going fi ne. If you’re like many entrepreneurs,

you may never take time to sit down and think about

ADVANTAGE REAL ESTATEBROKERAGE


www.niagaracommercial.caPAGER: 905-788-3232

Steve DubeSales Representative

#1 COLDWELL BANKER REPRESENTATIVE

IN THE NIAGARA REGION

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ID# 232, 23.96 acre Year Round Mobile Home Park 28 presently rent-ing space. 77 more lots are approved. New well with newer ‘state of the art’ water filter system ($100,000 value), yearly income approx $114,000. Great country setting.

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• Sideroad 44 - 20 Acres Recreational $59,900

• 337 Entreprise Dr - Industrial 3.38 Acres Hwy Frontage $199,500

• 348 Entreprise Dr - Industrial 2.54 Acres Hwy Access $137,700

• Ramey Rd - 10 Acres Light Industrial $99,900

• Tourist Niagara Falls - commercial - $1,150,500

VACANT LAND

ID#2068, Busiest guy in town. Land, equipment and training included. Main busiest: sewers, water lines, weeping tiles, trenching and snow removal. Heavy industrial lot 240x116 with insulated Quonset hut, plus separate office building. Asking $274,900 for everything.

EXCAVATING BUSINESS

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ID#2138, 2 buildings, 10 units. (8 res. & 2 com), all completely renovated to be better than new, owner spared no cost. Gross income when fully rented is $94,200. Last year’s expenses were $24,348.90. Each unit pays own hydro, has separate thermostats for heating and C/A, intercoms, new appliances and access to coin laundry. STUNNING and Asking $799,000.

STUNNING 10 UNITS

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We have lots of offices, industrial indoors, industrial outdoors,

commercial, warehousing, in and outdoor storage. If you need some sort of space and are willing to pay rent, we have it from small to large,

short and tall. If we don’t have it perfect for you then we can make any

spaces the way you want.

NEED SPACE TO LEASE?

ID #243. Great money maker, servicing Niagara for over 20 years. 36,340 sq ft of manufacturing space plus separate granite storage building all owned and included along with equipment. 29 employees and very busy. Ower is retiring and willing to train but it could run itself. Asking $2,500,000.

NIAGARA COUNTERTOPS

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YEAR ROUND MOBILE PARK

$799,000

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business investor

The perfect place to list all of your business opportunities

Mortgages

A member of

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Watch out for those Collateral Mortgages!

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PresidentPro Funds Mortgageslic# M08002562

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So what is a “collateral mortgage?” A collateral mortgage is a loan that is secured against property for an amount that is typically 100% or in excess of the value of the property rather than the amount of money actually borrowed.

Typically a collateral mortgage is registered for a secured line of credit. Today many banks are offering what are thought to be regular mortgage loans when in reality they are collateral mortgages secured against the entire amount of equity in a property.

A traditional mortgage lets you establish a set amount to be borrowed, the rate for the term chosen (e.g. 2.3% for 5 years) and the amortization so that the borrower will know exactly when the whole amount will be paid off and will also know what existing equity may be available in the property. If a borrower of a “traditional” mortgage wished to borrow more by using a second mortgage or registering a home equity line of credit, they could. However, a borrower of a “collateral mortgage” may not have this fl exibility. This problem arises because the value of the bank’s “security” differs from that of what is actually lent.

Several banks here in Canada are now going forward with this new approach. One notable culprit, TD Bank, is actually registering 125% of property value, even though that amount has not and never will be advanced to the borrower. Their objective is to have a greater chance of the client returning to the bank for more fi nancing due to the fact that the bank would have secured their entire value of the borrower’s property. A transfer to a new bank is going to be more costly because a lawyer must always be involved. The borrower is often trapped!

Another major issue that should be considered prior to stepping into a collateral mortgage involves the other debts the borrower may have. Under Canadian law a lender of a collateral mortgage may seize equity to cover other debt you have with the same lender. So, in essence, you are securing all of your loans, credit cards, lines, car loans, and overdrafts held with the lender of your collateral mort-gage. Many borrowers are not even aware of what they’re getting into since bank sales representatives often conveniently fail to mention these details. When the bank sends the paper work to your lawyer you may fi nd an unpleasant surprise and often at a time far too late to allow for arranging new fi nancing.

If you are looking to purchase a second home or an investment property, any collateral loans you have will be registered on your credit bureau. When you approach a new lender for a mortgage the lender will have to calculate you eligibility/approval based on what is registered on your property, not just the amount received from the lender. You look leveraged and now your ratios may not allow you to qualify for an approval on other purchases. If you are a real estate investor, this is suicide to you. Real estate investing is about fl exibility and the last thing you want to do is limit your access to equity.

TD isn’t the only bank to offer collateral mortgages. Credit unions also use them; HSBC and the Royal Bank have a “re advanceable mortgage,” which is a collateral mortgage. Scotiabank’s STEP is also a collateral mortgage.

Most chartered banks will not accept “transfers” of collateral mortgages from other chartered banks so the borrower will have to pay larger fees to register a new conventional mortgage if the decision is made to move to a new lender. However, if you already have a mortgage with one of the lenders that register loans in this way, it would be wise to remove yourself as soon as possible in order to gain control over your debt!

Collateral mortgages allow lenders to change the interest rate after closing. All a borrower has to do to trigger an increase in interest rate is miss a payment. Since the collateral mortgages are being registered with rates as high as prime + 10% (regardless of the rate stated on your original mortgage document), lenders will cover their potential losses by increasing the rates if they feel a potential default in the horizon.When looking for fi nancing it is much better to have a broker working for you rather than putting your fate in the hands of a specifi c, branch level, bank mortgage specialist. It is the banks objective to keep you as a customer and only offer you an option from its limited selection of fi nancing options. A mortgage broker/agent has access to several lenders that are not available at street level and can negotiate on your behalf, buy down rates, and confi rm that the mortgage is best suited for you. Don’t let big banks tease you with these low rates and get caught in a trap. When something looks too good to be true it usually is.



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“Selling Your Business is our Business” 8157086_2113

416-780-0009 or 1-866-490-9991

The company sells and installs overhead doors, installing doors for new construction condominiums and high-rise rental apartments and distributing equipment and parts. Operating over 30 years - revenues are in the $5.5M range and earnings in the $400K range.

doors sales and

installationWell established center operating over 45 years and located 2 hours East of GTA. Employs 2 ft. & 20 pt. Newly upgraded with revenues in the $500K range and discretionary earnings in the $100K range.

BoWlinG Center

Company has been operating for 30 years and its software is used by banks, insurance companies, governments, and larger individual pension plan sponsors to administer defined benefits and distribution pension plans. Revenues $2.5 MM range earnings $900K range.

neW opportunity provider of pBs and tpa serivCes

Located 4 hours east of Toronto. Company is a wholesale distributor of building materials to independant dealers and purchasing groups. In business over 60 years with its own fleet of trucks the business generates revenues over $14 million and earnings over $950,000.

BuildinG suppliesdistriButor

Operating over 30 years and servicing the automotive industry the company employs 16 ft and generates over $2 million in revenues with earnings in the $350K range. Ownership will remain as needed to transition the business.

plastiC inJeCtion CoMpany

Company provides eletrical power and transmission systems in the GTA to construction and industrial clients. 12 FT employees generate revenues in the $2.8 million range with earnings in the $400K range.

eleCtriCal ContraCtor

under

offer

Located one hour west of GTA. Company specializes in services ranging from equipment safety inspections and repairs to engineering design and fabrication. Over 700 accounts in Ontario generate revenues in $7 million range and earnings in the $800K range.

Material HandlinG provider

The company sells, rents and services handling and racking equipment serving the farm and construction industry. Located one hour west of GTA with over 500 accounts, Company generates revenues over $4 million and earnings in the $450K range.

lift truCKs and HandlinG eQuipMent

The Company, located in Southern Ontario has been operating over 30 years specializing in general painting, lead abatement, bridge painting and water tower restoration among other services to various industrial sectors. Company generates revenues in the $5 million range and earnings in the $1 million range.

industrial de-sCalinG and

proteCtive CoatinG ContraCtor Non-medical, in-home care company

providing a wide range of services, meal preparation, housekeeping, errand services, grocery shopping, companionship, transportation services, personal care, laundry, respite care, recreational activities, 24-hour care, live-in care, and palliative care. Revenues are $1.2 Million and earnings are in the $225,000 range.

HoMe CareGiver

Company operating over 20 years in Northeastern Ontario. 18 FT Certified well-trained employees provide diverse services in metal and structural fabrication. Revenues in the $3.5 M range with earnings in the $700K range.

Metal faBriCation & WeldinG

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Business has been operating over 30 years, dealing in ferrous and non-ferrous metals - with 14 employees business generates revenues in the $10 million range with earnings in the $1.5 million range.

Metal reCyClinGunder

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Perfect turn-key investment. Mixed-use. 5 commercial units,7 residential apartments. Re-development opportunity.

OFFICE/RETAIL - RICHMOND HILL17

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ASKING PRICE $2,395,000

Gorgeous, completely renovated. 6 units. New floors, kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom. New HVAC.

6-PLEX - TORONTO

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Commercial strip plaza, 10,100 s.f. Building anchored by Rexall Pharmacy, close to major highway, located on a steet with high traffic, Serious buyers (Principal) only.

RETAIL - TORONTO

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INDUSTRIAL - MISSISSAUGA

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RETAIL TORONTO

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MULTI-RESIDENTIAL TORONTO

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OFFICE/RETAIL - HAMILTON

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OFFICE BLDG - TORONTO

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MIXED USE - TORONTO

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LAND - OAKVILLE

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RETAIL - FLORIDA

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220,000 s.f. Premier precast industrial facility situated on 16-acre lot, constructed in 1997, energy efficient, solar panels on the roof, 2000 amps of power, 23 ft clear ceiling height, Serious buyers (Principal) only.

Fantastic Opportunity, free standing building, high traffic area. Perfect for Investor User, ample parking.

Well located with access to all major Highways and Public Transit, over 92,000 s.f. building, heavy power and existing crane, 136 parking spaces with potential to increase, Serious buyers (Principal) only.

Magnificent property filled with potential, 20 units, coin laundry, desirable area, minute walk to trendy shops. TTC, Parks and Schools.

Approximately 35,000 s.f. Free-standing building, Good shipping, 18’ clear ceiling height, Approximately 8% office space, Good opportunity for end-user or investor, Serious buyers (Principal) only.

In heart of downtown Hamilton. 30,000 s.f. building with retail on the main floor. Fully tenanted. Office space on 2nd and 3rd floor for renovation. Good project with low cost of approx. $50/s.f. Call for details.

Zoned for retail, office, banquet hall, and many more. Call for details.

A perfect mix of commercial and residential. Main floor retail. Office on 2nd and 3rd floor. 4th floor with five residential apartments.

Prominent highway visibility. 5.37 acres. Employment land site. Many permitted uses allowed. Close to amenities.

8.69 acres of high profile land fronting on QEW in East Oakville. Approximately 210 acres out of which 9.8 acres of land has been re-zoned to M3, to allow but not limited to, hotels, car dealerships, Convention/Conference Centres, manufacturing. 114.6 acres occupied by Golf Course, Serious buyers (Principal) only.

Strip Centre anchored by Trust Bank, land, 2.5 acres, Cap Rate 8%, constructed in 2008, 10 minutes from the Airport, excellent frontage & visibility, GLA 25,000 s.f. Multiple tenants, Serious buyers (Principal) only.

905.270.8840

Roger Jain, P.Eng., CCIM, REI, FRI

Broker /V.P. Commercial Division

C: 416.560.5246 / E: [email protected]

Neil Jain, B.A., AMP

Broker

C: 905.257.2579 / E: [email protected]

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