Leasing & Renewals
Tenant representation for businesses leasing new space or renewing. We compare options and negotiate terms that fit your budget and growth plans.
For: Business owners & tenants
DR Group Commercial · Durham Region & GTA
Commercial Real Estate Advice for Durham Region & the GTA
Leasing, renewing, relocating, buying or investing — we help business owners and investors make confident commercial real estate decisions with local insight and a numbers-first approach.
IndustrialOfficeRetailMultifamily
~$16/sq ftGTA industrial net rent
1.9M+sq ftIndustrial absorption in Q3
19.6%Suburban office vacancy
$18.25/sq ftSuburban office net asking rent
Market snapshot · Q3 2026 From our GTA Commercial Market UpdateRead the full update
Commercial services
How We Help Businesses & Investors
From your first requirement to the signed deal, you get the same clear guidance and steady negotiation our residential clients rely on — applied to commercial space.
Relocation & Expansion
Outgrowing your space? We map your requirements, shortlist locations and time the move around your existing lease.
For: Growing businesses
Buying for Your Business
Weighing lease versus buy? We run the numbers and help owner-users purchase the property their business operates from.
For: Owner-users
Investment & Sales
Buying or selling commercial and multifamily assets with data-driven analysis, realistic pricing and strong negotiation.
For: Investors & property owners
Lease, renew, relocate or buy?
Not Sure What Your Next Move Should Be?
Most commercial decisions come down to four options. We help you compare them on cost, flexibility and long-term value — before you commit.
Lease new space
Best when you need flexibility, want to keep capital in the business, or are entering a new area. We compare spaces on total occupancy cost and lease terms, side by side.
- Space search & shortlist
- Occupancy cost comparison
- Lease negotiation
Renew your current lease
Best when your space still works and moving would disrupt operations. Today’s more balanced market can give tenants room to negotiate — we help you use it on rent, term and incentives.
- Market rent check
- Renewal strategy
- Terms & incentives
Relocate or expand
Best when you’ve outgrown your space, need a better location, or can lower costs elsewhere. We plan the search around your timeline and existing lease obligations.
- Requirements planning
- Location strategy
- Move timing
Buy your own space
Best for established businesses that want control of their space and long-term equity. We weigh purchase costs against leasing so you can buy with confidence.
- Lease vs. buy analysis
- Owner-user search
- Purchase negotiation
Decisions backed by the numbersClear options, side by side — no pressure.
Property types
Industrial, Office, Retail & Investment Property
We follow each sector closely and publish regular market updates, so your decisions reflect what’s actually happening — not last year’s headlines.
01
Industrial
Warehouse · Logistics · Flex
Stabilizing after the 2025 supply wave, with steady positive absorption — a good window for owner-users and growing operators.
Market: stabilizing
02
Office
Suburban · Downtown
Recovery is building, and tenants continue to favour quality, transit-connected and move-in-ready space.
Market: recovering
03
Retail
Storefront · Plaza · Service
Well-located suburban retail stays tight — especially grocery-anchored centres and service-oriented space.
Market: tight availability
04
Multifamily & Investment
Income-producing assets
Investment capital is returning to the GTA, creating openings for investors who buy with discipline.
Market: capital returning
Market notes summarized from our Q2 and Q3 2026 commercial updates.All market updates
Where we work
Durham Region & the Greater Toronto Area
We live and work in Durham Region and follow the wider GTA commercial market closely — so you get neighbourhood-level insight with the bigger picture in view.
PickeringAjaxWhitbyOshawaCourticeBowmanville+ Greater Toronto Area
- Local knowledge of where businesses are growing — and why
- GTA-wide comparisons for rents, availability and pricing
- Quarterly market updates you can actually use
Durham Growth Areas We’re Watching
From our 2026 updateInfrastructure and planning projects creating long-term commercial opportunity.
- Bowmanville GO ExtensionTransit-oriented communities
- Central Oshawa & Thornton’s CornersMajor transit station areas (PMTSAs)
- Oshawa 407 East Innovation CorridorEmployment lands
- Pickering 407 & Seaton Growth CorridorEmployment & community growth
- Healthcare InvestmentAncillary commercial demand
Managing Partners · The DR GroupYour advisors
Local Roots. Financial Rigour. Steady Negotiation.
The same partners behind the DR Group’s residential business — now advising commercial clients across Durham Region and the GTA.
Riyad AliManaging Partner, Real Estate Advisor
13+ years in real estate. Co-founder focused on helping clients grow wealth through real estate across Durham Region and the GTA.
Saman HabibiManaging Partner, Real Estate Advisor
CPA with experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Magna International. Raised in Whitby, with deep Durham Region knowledge.
Will EllisManaging Partner, Real Estate Advisor
25+ years in sales and marketing, nearly a decade in real estate, and 35+ years living in Durham Region.
How it works
A Clear Process From Requirement to Close
Commercial deals have more moving parts. We keep them organized, explain every step, and make sure you always know what’s next.
STEP 01
Define Your Requirements
Space, size, budget, timing and must-haves — we start by understanding how your business or investment needs to work.
STEP 02
Analyze the Market & Numbers
We shortlist options and compare occupancy costs, lease terms or returns, so you can decide on facts.
STEP 03
Negotiate & Close
We negotiate terms, coordinate the details and keep everything moving through to signing or closing.
Commercial insights
Commercial Market Updates
Quarterly analysis of GTA and Durham Region industrial, office and retail trends — and what they mean for local businesses and investors.
October 30, 2026
GTA Commercial Real Estate Market Update Q3 2026: Industrial, Office & Retail Trends
Commercial real estate across the Greater Toronto Area is entering a much more balanced phase. After several years…
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February 27, 2026
Durham Region Commercial Real Estate Update
A practical, business-owner-focused snapshot of what is happening in industrial and office leasing, plus where Durham’s next growth…
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We publish a commercial market update every quarter. Ask us for the latest figures for your property type and area.
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