CBRE Canada established the first and only Alternative Assets Group comprised of senior capital markets and advisory professionals in Canada. This multi-disciplinary team provides unmatched coverage and strategic services to clients focused on operating businesses within the real estate sector, including hotels & resorts, seniors housing and student housing. Led by Mark Sparrow, National Practice Lead, along with leading sector expertise from Luke Scheer, Head of Hotels & Resorts and Mathew Burnett, Head of Healthcare, the combined CBRE Alternative Assets team have transacted over $10 billion over the span of their careers. This accomplished team was established to provide alignment with key relationships and clients that are specifically targeting opportunities in alternative real estate across the verticals of hotels & resorts, seniors housing and student housing.
Alternative Assets
We provide creative, hands-on hospitality expertise in all major markets, supported by a sophisticated service platform.
We focus exclusively on senior living and long-term care real estate investments and financing.
We provide transaction advisory services for purpose-built student accommodations across Canada.
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2023 Investor Sentiment Survey
CBRE Alternative Assets Group conducted a 2023 Investor Sentiment Survey to further understand the 2023 outlook of Canadian Hotels & Resorts, Seniors Housing and Student Housing sectors.
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CBRE Alternative Assets group conducted a 2023 Investor Sentiment Survey to understand the 2023 outlook of the Canadian Hotel, Seniors Housing, and Student Accommodation Sectors.
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