Episode 102 - Toronto Under Construction with Mike Czestochowski of CBRE, Josh Lerner of Harbour Equity, and Sharon Florian of Florian Group

About this episode

Ben discusses the current state of the market with industry experts, focusing on various structural pressures affecting development in the GTA.

In Episode 102, Ben sits down with Mike Czestochowski of CBRE, Josh Lerner of Harbour Equity, and Sharon Florian of Florian Group for a direct conversation about where the market actually stands. From lender behaviour and condo land receiverships to high-density resets, rental underwriting and product strategy, the discussion moves through the structural pressures shaping development decisions across the GTA. The tone throughout is pragmatic. Capital is cautious. Execution matters. And timing remains the central variable. *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*

People in this episode

Guests: Mike Czestochowski, Josh Lerner, Sharon Florian

Topics covered

• market analysis
• lender behaviour
• condo land receiverships
• high-density resets
• rental underwriting
• product strategy
• development decisions
• GTA

Keywords

• capital
• execution
• timing
• pragmatic approach

Sponsors

BCGi Baron Consulting Group

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Toronto Under Construction

Places: GTA

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