ASHLAR

Advisory Services

Ashlar presents account-focused solutions that provide financial efficiencies, transaction transparency, and performance driven compensation. As a thorough and strategic service provider, we possess the market expertise to empower our clients to seize the best opportunities for their business.

We are known for our clear, concise recommendations that continually compliment the effects of an ever-changing market. Traditionally, real estate firms pursue a short-term ‘transaction’ focused business model. We differentiate ourselves by forming a strategic partnership with our clients and dedicating ourselves to their long-term success.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation:  Case Study
 

The relationship between the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and Ashlar Urban Realty Inc. began with only 600 square feet in Halifax. It grew into an exclusive consultative relationship overseeing all transactions and included the lease of 113,000 square feet of space in the Toronto Broadcast Centre to the International Academy of Design and Technology.

The lease of space to the Academy transpired when the CBC had excess space and the Academy wanted to consolidate in one building. With the additional task of satisfying the needs of multiple third parties with complex requirements, Ashlar structured a lease to provide a solution with approximately 113,000 square feet of space with a phased occupancy. With the successful implementation of Ashlar’s negotiating strategy, we were able to generate additional revenue for the CBC in excess of $65 million over 15 years. Furthermore, Ashlar has continued to work with the CBC and its tenants after the lease to allow occupancy of space ahead of schedule, thus capturing additional revenue.

To date Ashlar has generated savings and revenue to the CBC in excess of $90 million.