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Skyline Retail REIT: 2022 Year in Review
A recap of Skyline Retail REIT’s major transactions and news in 2022, and President Gordon Driedger’s industry outlook for the next year.
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Skyline Apartment REIT Acquires Country Portfolio
On October 25, 2010, Skyline completed the purchase of a $37.6 million multi-residential portfolio that is spread out across four communities in southwestern Ontario.
Skyline Apartment REIT Acquires Mississauga, ON Property
Skyline is pleased to announce the recent purchase of a 12-storey, 155- unit apartment building in Mississauga, Ontario.
Financial Post: Rebound in REIT Sector
The combination of low interest rates, ample liquidity and a reasonable property market have helped make real estate investment trusts the year's hottest financing sector.
Skyline’s 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic Raises Over $30,000!
On September 9th, 2010, over 250 guests and golfers came out to show their support for a good cause and helped make this year's charity golf event our biggest and most successful to date.
Skyline Announces Donation of Land to Habitat for Humanity
Skyline was thrilled this July to finally be able to celebrate the kick-off of the build that has recently commenced in the Guelph's west end at the corner of Willow Road and Bagot Street. In honour of this special event, Skyline hosted a community BBQ and took part in the Habitat's customary blessing of the foundation ceremony at the site.
The Globe and Mail: Five Reasons REITs are Sitting Pretty for a Breakout Year
They represent only a fraction of Canada's publicly traded companies, but 2010 is shaping up as the Year of the Real Estate Investment Trust for investors seeking higher yields.
Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
In 2009, the Federal government established the Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) for individuals.
Canadian Real Estate Magazine: Investing in REITs
REITs are quickly gaining momentum as an alternative option to stay active in the real estate game because they can provide reasonable and even lower risk investment opportunities than going it alone. Kit Kadlec outlines what you need to consider before attempting this strategy.
Business Niagara Magazine, Winter 2009 – Skyline CEO Jason Castellan Shares Words of Wisdom
"Self-directed investing means grabbing the bull by the horns. Yes, it is a metaphorical bull that is symbolic of your investments and overall financial well-being, but if left up to someone else to manage, you might be the one left seeing red. Be wise and build your wealth by investing in assets that you can touch and feel, like apartment buildings.
Canadian Real Estate Magazine: Investing in REITs in 2010
Long called one of the most stable and effortless long-term asset classes, experts are suggesting investing your RSPs in a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in the coming year.
Skyline Apartment REIT Acquires Kingston, ON Portfolio
Kingston, ON, November 9th, 2009 - Skyline Apartment REIT of Guelph, Ontario announced today, the new acquisition of a $26.9 million multi-residential portfolio in Kingston, Ontario. This will compliment Skyline’s existing multi-residential and commercial real estate portfolio that is now made up of 89 properties in 33 communities, spread out across four Canadian provinces.
Guelph Mercury: Investing for Income
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