Press Releases

Press Releases

23 May 2019

Massive mixed-use developments on rapid transit lines in Metro Vancouver represent manifestation of regional planning efforts -- Avison Young releases topical report “Future Forward: The Rise of Urban Enclaves in Metro Vancouver”

15 May 2019

Toronto’s technology sector spans 416 and 905 regions -- Avison Young releases topical report “The Technology Sector in the Greater Toronto Area: A Multi-Market Success Story

8 May 2019

Strong demand and tight supply define industrial property sector in markets around the world -- Avison Young releases its Spring 2019 Global Industrial Market Report

6 May 2019

Hayden Eaves joins Avison Young in downtown Los Angeles -- Highly regarded occupier services specialist becomes Principal, will focus on assisting financial institutions with occupancy requirements

29 Apr 2019

Gerry Hughes steps up to head Avison Young’s European expansion -- Hughes becomes President, Europe, will focus on developing and delivering Avison Young’s ambitious growth plans in continental Europe and Ireland

25 Apr 2019

France Desharnais se joint au conseil d’administration d’Avison Young -- Une ancienne responsable développement des affaires d’EY est nommée administratrice indépendante au conseil de la société immobilière commerciale

18 Apr 2019

Eamonn Murphy joins Avison Young in Toronto -- Highly respected leasing and real estate sales professional becomes Principal, will help expand firm’s tenant advisory and enterprise solutions expertise across GTA and Canada

17 Apr 2019

New record-low vacancy achieved in Metro Vancouver’s industrial market amid ongoing strong demand and constrained land supply -- Avison Young releases its Spring 2019 Metro Vancouver Industrial Overview

8 Apr 2019

Marcus Jackson joins Avison Young in Raleigh-Durham -- Disruptive industry leader becomes Principal, will help grow firm’s urban property-redevelopment service line across North Carolina

5 Apr 2019

Rising Vancouver industrial prices pushing out users as developers and investors secure limited inventory -- Avison Young releases its Spring 2019 Vancouver, British Columbia Industrial Report

3 Apr 2019

France Desharnais joins Avison Young’s Board of Directors -- Former EY business development executive appointed as an independent director of commercial real estate services firm

2 Apr 2019

Dynamic decision-making process drives change in corporate real estate outsourcing sector -- Avison Young releases white paper “Shifting Gears: Corporate Occupants Re-evaluate Real Estate Outsourcing Models”

2 Apr 2019

Record British Columbia multi-family investment dollar volume in 2018 obscures shifting market dynamics -- Avison Young releases its Spring 2019 British Columbia Multi-Family Investment Report

25 Mar 2019

Avison Young wins 2019 Employee Recommended Workplace Award (private, large company category)
Presented by The Globe and Mail and Morneau Shepell

19 Mar 2019

Avison Young welcomes 100-plus new Principals -- Canada-based firm expands global partnership base following acquisition of GVA; Avison Young now has more than 600 Principals worldwide

19 Mar 2019

Near-record year reveals market fundamentals driving BC investment levels despite headwinds
Avison Young releases its Year-End 2018 British Columbia Investment Review

12 Mar 2019

John Conger joins Avison Young in Dallas -- Top agency leasing broker becomes Principal, will help grow firm’s landlord-representation service-line coverage across Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex

11 Mar 2019

Wayne Hunt joins Avison Young in Philadelphia -- Highly regarded office real estate specialist becomes Principal, will help expand firm’s consultation and tenant-representation practice in Philadelphia and Wilmington

7 Mar 2019

Avison Young maintains position as Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club member -- Commercial real estate firm recognized eight consecutive years for overall business performance and sustained growth

6 Mar 2019

Cameron Lewis joins Avison Young in Toronto -- Highly regarded industry veteran becomes Principal, will help expand firm’s retail investment sales service-line coverage across region

5 Mar 2019

Molly Kelly joins Avison Young as Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer -- Accomplished marketer and strategic thinker joins firm’s corporate leadership team

25 Feb 2019

Scott Martin joins Avison Young in Philadelphia -- Veteran health care real estate specialist becomes Principal, will help expand firm’s medical office service-line coverage in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

5 Feb 2019

Office leasing crunch imminent as vacancy approaches record lows amidst constrained regional supply -- Avison Young releases its Year-End 2018 Metro Vancouver Office Market Report

1 Feb 2019

Avison Young completes acquisition of U.K.-based GVA; two companies combine under Avison Young name and brand -- Canada-based firm expands to 5,000 professionals in 120 offices in 20 countries; combination establishes Avison Young as the global, disruptive challenger brand

28 Jan 2019

Maling-Barnes team joins Avison Young in downtown Los Angeles -- Chris Maling, David Maling and Patrick Barnes become Principals, will focus on expanding firm’s Southern California investment sales practice

24 Jan 2019

Avison Young acquires Front Street Commercial Real Estate Group, expands presence in North Florida; 26 members join -- Nick Banks becomes Principal and Managing Director of new Gainesville office

21 Jan 2019

Rental rates hit record high in Triangle office market in 2018 as annual absorption tops 1.6 million square feet -- Avison Young releases its Fourth-Quarter 2018 Triangle Office Market Report

16 Jan 2019

Patrick Buckley joins Avison Young in Boston -- Highly regarded industry leader becomes Principal, will focus on office tenant and landlord representation

16 Jan 2019

Calgary office market registers positive annual absorption for first time in four years -- Avison Young releases its Fourth-Quarter 2018 Calgary Office Market Report

15 Jan 2019

Avison Young releases 2019 North America, Europe and Asia commercial real estate forecast -- CRE 2019: Opportunities abound amidst strong demand, anticipated repricing and strategic change