Espace Montréal Podcast

Building a successful real estate investment firm takes more than finding great deals. Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Mickaël Chaput, Co-Founder of MassMagna, to discuss how the company grew to more than $100 million in assets under management in just over three years. They explore value creation, refinancing strategies, investing outside major cities, industrial development, and Mas Magna's expa...

What does it take to modernize a landmark without losing what makes it special?  In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Frederick Lizotte, Vice President of Leasing at Avenir Properties, to discuss the acquisition of Montreal's iconic Belgo Building.  They explore long term ownership, tenant relationships, value add investing, and how creating specialized communities can generate lasting...

Benjamin Joanis, nouveau président d'ImmoHEC Montréal, s'assoit avec Axel Monsaingeon pour expliquer comment l'association prépare la prochaine génération de professionnels de l'immobilier commercial. Ensemble, ils discutent du rôle des études de cas réelles, du développement du réseau professionnel, de la collaboration entre les étudiants et l'industrie, ainsi que des compétences qui permettent a...

The workplace has changed forever, and commercial real estate is changing with it. In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Alex Sills, Head of Sales and Development at Elia, to explore how hybrid work is transforming office space, workplace operations, and real estate decision-making. From desk sharing and occupancy tracking to AI-powered workplace management, Alex explains how organizati...

Dans cet épisode d'Espace Montréal, Axel Monsaingeon reçoit Stéphanie Lincourt, associée chez Richter et spécialiste de l'accompagnement des familles fortunées et des investissements immobiliers. Ensemble, ils explorent le fonctionnement des multi-family offices, les critères utilisés pour sélectionner des projets immobiliers, les erreurs les plus fréquentes commises par les promoteurs et investis...

In this episode, Luciano sits down with Axel Monsaingeon to discuss what separates successful projects from costly failures. They explore the importance of being involved early in the planning process, the value of boots-on-the-ground project management, and how value engineering can create significant savings without compromising quality. Luciano also shares lessons learned from major projects, i...

In this episode of the Espace Montreal Podcast, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Jason Ansel from Cushman & Wakefield Capital Markets to discuss how capital is moving in today's Quebec real estate market. Jason breaks down why institutional investors are coming back, why cash flow and certainty now matter more than aggressive returns, and how developers are adapting to multifamily headwinds, higher...

Dans cet épisode d'Espace Montréal Podcast, Axel Monsaingeon reçoit Ugo Cianciulli, directeur immobilier chez Loracon, pour discuter du développement du projet 40 Net Zero, un campus industriel durable de nouvelle génération dans l'est de Montréal. Depuis plusieurs années, Ugo pilote tout le volet location et stratégie immobilière du portefeuille industriel de Loracon, incluant le développement ma...

Dans cet épisode d'Espace Montréal, Axel Monsaingeon reçoit Patrick Beaulé, vice-président exécutif chez CBRE, pour décortiquer une transaction immobilière particulièrement complexe à Candiac : un projet multirésidentiel de 287 logements vendu en pleine construction, avec plusieurs phases, financement SCHL, stabilisation incomplète et négociations entre vendeur, acheteur, prêteurs et entrepreneurs...

Dans cet épisode, Axel Monsaingeon reçoit Maxime Legault, investisseur immobilier et fondateur de Virec, une entreprise spécialisée en intelligence artificielle et en analyse de données immobilières. Ensemble, ils discutent de l'évolution du marché immobilier grâce à l'IA, de l'importance de transformer les données en intelligence de marché actionable et de la façon dont investisseurs, courtiers e...

In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Mark Sinnett, Executive Vice President and Head of Capital Markets at Avison Young in Quebec, to break down what is really happening in today's commercial real estate market.  If you are an investor trying to navigate uncertainty, this episode gives you the clarity and framework needed to make smarter decisions in today's market.   Topics  🏢 Office...

In this episode, Axel sits down with Michael Broccolini to break down how one of Montreal's most influential real estate families evolved from building single homes to shaping entire skylines. They dive into the realities of today's market, from rising interest rates and frozen condo launches to shifting immigration policies and their impact on housing demand. Michael shares how Broccolini is adap...

Recorded live at the  Montreal Real Estate Forum 2026 , this special bonus episode features a high-level industrial panel hosted by  Axel Monsaingeon  and Andrew Cross, bringing together some of the most active players shaping Quebec's industrial real estate landscape.   Panelists: Jean-Marc Dubé — Executive Vice President, Colliers Paul Broccolini  — Shareholder & Board Member, Broccolini Ugo Cia...

Dans cet épisode, Axel s'assoit avec Luc Poirier pour une discussion sans filtre sur la réalité actuelle du marché immobilier au Québec. Entre défis de gestion, blocages municipaux, financement de plus en plus complexe et transformation du marché des condos, Luc partage une vision terrain, concrète et stratégique. Ils explorent les coulisses de projets majeurs comme Place Laval, les opportunités c...

In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Sam Tsoumas, co-founder of Rosefellow, to break down what is really happening in Montreal's industrial real estate market and where the biggest opportunities are heading next.  If you want to understand where industrial real estate is really going and how top developers think, this episode delivers the insights you need.   Topics and timestamps 🏗️ F...

Dans cet épisode, Axel s'assoit avec Yves Auclair, associé chez Groupe AMA Capital, pour expliquer ce qu'est réellement la gestion d'actifs immobiliers et pourquoi la majorité des investisseurs se trompent. De la stratégie à long terme jusqu'à l'exécution, Yves partage comment les meilleurs investisseurs maximisent la valeur tout au long du cycle de vie d'un actif. Ils abordent des exemples concre...

In this episode, Axel sits down with Laurent Dionne-Legendre, partner at Laurier Capital, to break down how he transitioned from lawyer to real estate investor and quickly closed major deals including Windsor Station. He shares how to build credibility from scratch, structure deals without financing conditions, and align capital partners for long-term value creation. This conversation is a masterc...

In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Patrick Laurin, Principal and President for Quebec at Avison Young, to discuss the evolving landscape of commercial real estate in Montreal. Patrick shares his journey from junior broker to leading Quebec operations at one of the world's largest brokerage firms and explains how leadership, culture, and collaboration shape high performing real estate...

In this episode of Espace Montréal Podcast, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Paul-Éric Poitras, Founder and President of NAI Terramont Commercial, to discuss how commercial real estate in Montreal and across Quebec has evolved. They break down the reality of the business after 36 years in the market, the growing pressure on commissions, the slowdown in industrial, the importance of tenant and buyer...

In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Andrew Cross, publisher of Espace Montréal, to discuss the evolution of one of Quebec's most established commercial real estate media platforms . After 35 years of publishing the magazine and five years of the podcast, they explore how the platform continues to evolve to better serve the industry. They discuss the importance of credibility, transpar...

La crise du logement s'intensifie à Montréal. Dans cet épisode, Axel Monsaingeon s'assoit avec Marilou Hudon-Huot , directrice du développement et de la location à la Société de développement Angus , pour analyser un modèle immobilier unique au Québec. Ensemble, ils discutent de la création de 1 000 logements abordables hors marché spéculatif, du financement public, de la revitalisation de quartie...

Rent increases in Quebec just got a major overhaul for the first time in decades, and this renewal season is the first real test. In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Cory Friedman to break down what changed, what stayed the same, and where landlords and operators can get burned if their bookkeeping is not airtight. You will learn how the new framework uses a three year rolling CPI ave...

Montreal's office market is showing nearly a 17–18% vacancy rate. Landlords must offer more concessions, invest heavily in their buildings, and completely rethink their strategy. So how do you stay competitive in 2026? In this episode, Laurence Binette, Director of Brokerage at AlFID, explains how an integrated real estate group with more than 350 employees manages 32 commercial buildings, 2,000 r...

Is the Montreal office market truly recovering, or is it just a temporary illusion? In this episode of Espace Montreal , Axel Monsaingeon sits down with André Plourde, Executive Vice President and one of the most influential brokers in the Montreal market, to break down 35 years of real estate cycles, crises, and comebacks. From Cité du Multimédia to Place Ville-Marie and trophy office buildings,...

Royalmount is not just "doing fine" it is accelerating. In this episode Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Michael Stroll , Partner at Carbonleo and SVP Leasing, to break down what actually drives a successful mixed use destination in Montreal. They explore how consumer habits are changed, why occupancy momentum matters more than first month headlines, and how the right tenant mix, events, and access...