Espace Montréal Podcast

Is Montreal really "in decline"… or are we just stuck in a negative narrative?

In this episode of The Espace Montreal Podcast, host Axel Monsaingeon talks with Luciano D'Iorio, Regional President of CDNGLOBAL Québec, about why he's so relentlessly positive about Montreal's future – and what he sees on the ground every day in commercial real estate.

Self-storage in Montreal is changing fast. Robert Vineberg, president of Pandora Self-Storage, breaks down the model behind their Class-A facilities—drive-thru access you can literally pull a cube truck into, humidity-controlled environments that protect high-value goods, and security that actually feels safe. We unpack how Pandora picks markets (population, storage per capita, rate comps), what zoning and stabilizatio...

The real estate world is shifting — and Quebec is at the center of it.

In this episode of the Espace Montreal Podcast, host Axel Monsaingeon sits down with David Cervantes to unpack how power tea...

Retail is back — and stronger than most expected.

In this episode of the Espace Montreal Podcast, Axel Monsaingeon talks with Ian Quint (President, Br...

Montreal's Sherbrooke conversion is a masterclass in adaptive reuse: keeping the pink-granite look, re-engineering the windows for fresh air and exhaust, and turning a 1962 steel-frame office into bright, efficient apartments with 9-ft ceilings. George Armoyan explains the strategy—buy right, move fast, over-prepare for "unknowns," and win on cost without sacrificing quality.

We also cover LaSalle's 1,274-...

Montreal's industrial real estate market has faced dramatic shifts—from pandemic-driven rent spikes to today's cautious stability. In this episode of the Espace Publication Montreal Podcast, host Axel sits down with Jean-Marc Dube, Executive Vice President at Colliers, to unpack what's really happening in Quebec's industrial sector and where it's heading through 2026.

In this episode of The Espace Montréal Podcast, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Brett Miller, CEO at Canderel Group, to discuss how AI, technology, and hospitality principles are transforming property management in Canada.

From the launch of Okkto and the Halo app to the shift from "tenant" to "employee" as the true customer, Brett shares insights on innovation, capital challenges, and the future of Montré...

The Espace Montréal Podcast kicks off with a special conversation that marks a new chapter for commercial real estate dialogue in Quebec. Axel is joined by Andrew Cross, publisher and owner of Espace Publication, the magazine that for over 30 years has been the voice of the industry in Montreal and Quebec City.

Andrew shares the story of how Espace began in the early 1990s, survived recessions and politi...

This episode marks a major milestone: five years and 265 episodes of meaningful conversations on real estate, entrepreneurship, and community. I take you behind the scenes of how the podcast began during the COVID-19 lockdowns, starting on Zoom and eventually evolving into in-person studio recordings that brought a new energy and depth to each discussion.

I reflect on the lessons learned from hundreds of...

What if the skills you built in real estate could unlock success in any business?

In this episode, I sit down again with Bava Srinivasan to explore his leap from property investing into entrepreneurship across multiple industries. From buying into a downtown Montreal restaurant franchise to acquiring a group home and launching a social media agency, Bava shares how each venture came from curiosity, persi...

What if your first rental property became the spark for a much bigger journey?

In this episode, I sit down with Bava Srinivasan to hear how he went from buying his first single-family home in Brossard to building a diverse real estate portfolio across Quebec and the Maritimes. Bava shares how a mindset shift—from consumer to investor—helped him see opportunity differently, and how mentors, community, and...

What if tenant problems weren't solved with calls—but with clear expectations from day one?

In this episode, I sit down again with Cory Friedman to explore the art of tenant management and how landlords can avoid most conflicts before they even start. Cory shares why detailed lease annexes and building rules are essential, how setting expectations upfront creates healthier relationships, and why responsiveness is the number one too...

What if the housing crisis wasn't just about supply—but about outdated policies holding us back?

In this episode, I unpack the latest OECD report on Canada and what it reveals about housing affordability. From skyrocketing rents and home prices to stagnant incomes, the report paints a sobering picture of why so many Canadians feel locked out of the market. But it also points to solutions we can act on ri...

What if the most expensive mistake in real estate wasn't the deal you lost—but the one you closed too quickly?

In this episode, I dive into the due diligence process and why it's the single most important step before committing to any investment. We unpack the financial, legal, physical, and market checks that protect you from surprises, and how overlooking even one detail can turn a promising property i...

What if scaling a real estate empire was less about taking big risks—and more about knowing when to adapt?

In this episode, I take a closer look at Brasswater, the Montreal-based firm that has grown from a startup to managing over 12 million square feet of property in just 10 years. We explore their strategic shift from aggressive value-add acquisitions to a more cautious approach focused on stable, cash...