Distressed properties commercial real estate services

Avison Young’s distressed property team has the extensive technical knowledge and expertise to manage, value, lease, market and sell your distressed properties to minimize risk, and maximize proceeds.

From receivership to management, leasing and disposition, corporate and asset strategy to implementation we cover a full-range of services. Our expert appraisers and knowledgeable brokers provide detailed appraisal studies and concise Broker Opinions of Value reports and Broker Pricing Opinions.

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Our key service lines to aid in distressed asset situations:

Valuation and Advisory Services
Business Consulting & Advisory Services
Real Estate Management Services
Project Management Services
Real Estate Consulting & Advisory Services
Leasing Strategy & Agency Services
Property Tax Appeal
Capital Markets, Debt Services, & Investment Sales

Experts in all asset classes, specializing in:

Asset and portfolio strategy
Accredited appraisal & valuation services
Receivership and judicial/court-ordered sale listing services
Listing proposals and broker opinions of value
Licensed property management services to assist receivers
Advisory services for insolvency, workouts and restructuring (businesses, assets/real estate and debt)
Expert witness testimony and litigation support in court or arbitration
Corporate real estate strategy including workplace, industrial and retail footprint optimization

Structured to support your distressed property, no matter the scope.

Our services are aligned to offer full or partial support of your unique distressed property experience.

01 Understand your asset
Analyze and value distressed property situations and provide solutions to align with your business and real estate needs.

02 Take control and stabilize
Complete property administration, project management and maintenance takeover.

03 Create value
Discover and resolve unknown issues and disputes to better position your asset in the market.

04 Disposition / exit
Strategic disposition and exit strategies to effectively market and sell your assets for maximum value.

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Avison Young bolsters Vancouver land development specialty team, welcoming Mike Harrison as Principal

March 3, 2022

Toronto, ON – Avison Young is broadening its expertise in Vancouver’s land development market with the appointment of Mike Harrison as Principal, Development Land Sales.

“Mike is a leading expert in residential development in the Fraser Valley and his extraordinary depth of knowledge and skill will bring great value in helping our clients reach important real estate decisions,” said Michael Keenan, Principal and Managing Director of Avison Young in Vancouver. “In his new role, Mike will build upon his existing practice of advising clients on one of the frothiest market segments in Metro Vancouver.”

Harrison will be responsible for identifying the most appropriate development sites, pitching properties, and supporting clients in their land ownership portfolio strategies.

With nearly a decade of experience in commercial real estate, Harrison is passionate about digging into the analysis behind properties and sub-markets. He also brings experience in marketing, project management and business development, having led on key negotiations and project launches. Harrison is a graduate of Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program, where he was awarded the Dean’s Medal for outstanding achievement. He is an active member of various real estate groups, including the Fraser Valley chapter of the Urban Development Institute.

“Avison Young is a high performance, detail-oriented firm committed to client success and it fits perfectly with my passion for analysis and strategy.” said Harrison. “I’m thrilled to be working in one of the most dynamic markets in Canada.”

Avison Young creates real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people. As a private company, our clients collaborate with an empowered partner who is invested in their success. Our integrated talent realizes the full potential of real estate by using global intelligence platforms that provide clients with insights and advantage. Together, we can create healthy, productive workplaces for employees, cities that are centers for prosperity for their citizens, and built spaces and places that create a net benefit to the economy, the environment and the community.

Avison Young is a 2021 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation, having retained its Best Managed designation for 10 consecutive years.

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