What we do
Aura Partners is 100% Canadian owned with a focus on leasing and investment sales within the office, retail, residential, and land asset classes
Investment Sales
We have extensive transactional depth in the urban commercial sector with a focus in office, retail, infill development, user buildings, and assembly’s. Value creation is always a core focus, and have pioneered the gentrification of some of Toronto’s most sought after neighbourhoods. The firm works closely with some of Canada’s top institutional and publicly traded real estate firms, and is a trusted advisor to high-performance capital groups and their investors.
Office Leasing
Landlord Services
We have a long successful history in assisting entrepreneurs and institutional owners of office, retail and industrial in developing and implementing strategic leasing programs for their real estate holdings. Through our experience in multiple asset classes we are able to provide current and relevant advice to our clients in order to create comprehensive and realistic lease-up strategies for their portfolios. As part of any successful leasing strategy Aura Partners works in collaboration with each Landlord to ensure that the current leasing objectives support both the short-term and long-term goals of their clients. The success of each project will not only be assessed on the ability to achieve the investment objectives of our owners but also on Aura Partners ability to support and enhance the brand of each of our clients in the markets they work in. The services provided to our clients include: Strategic Planning Comprehensive market review(s) Competitive analysis Review of best practices Coordinate and complete all tenant and broker tours Financial Analytics & Cashflow Modeling Tenant retention strategies Regimented reporting of all leasing activity Assist in review and selection of third party providers (ie. Designers, contractors, architects,etc.) Offer and lease negotiations
Tenant Representation
Our approach to tenant representation focuses on informed decision-making and understanding our clients’ business needs. We examine the effects of real estate decisions on branding and corporate image, as well as future impact on efficiency, productivity and employee morale. Real estate costs are one of the largest business expenses and we ensure that clients are always protected in their interests. Aura Partners powerful presence in the Toronto market guarantees detailed market research, extensive market knowledge and expert negotiation capabilities.
Tenant Representation Process Overview
Working with clients through a structured representation process: Review of current and future business needs Site Survey(s) Location tours and site selection Space Planning Offer/Proposal negotiations Financial analytics and cash-flow modeling Lease negotiation Design and construction process Tenant improvements Furniture selection Move-in
Tenant Services
We work with tenants to identify opportunities that will best support their business objectives. We implement decision-making processes that account for all the variables, including taxes, environmental issues, mergers, future growth and changing economics.
Land Development
Land development practice discovers new investment opportunities in changing urban environments. We are real estate professionals who appreciate land trade as a unique and multifaceted process. Our focus is creating value and maximizing returns by rigorously analyzing ventures across a range of variables. We assess potential developments in terms of location and land use, geography and infrastructure, as well as municipal approval procedures. Aura Partners is a first source of information for many developers and we remain well informed regarding regional trades and transactions.
Consulting & Advisory
A strategic service provider that consults for corporate, institutional, and municipal clients across Ontario and Canada. Aura Partners provides clear and concise recommendations that address the effects of changing market conditions. Our expertise empowers clients to seize the best opportunities for their businesses and organizations. Through strategic partnerships we dedicate ourselves to our clients’ long-term success.