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  • Overview

    Clarity and Confidence in Custom Real Estate Valuations

    We develop valuation approaches based on the specific reporting requirements and economic characteristics of each asset class, applying market, income, or cost methodologies as appropriate for the assignment. Our appraisers bring specialized expertise across residential, commercial, industrial, and development properties, ensuring accurate and supportable conclusions for acquisition analysis, tax matters, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. This tailored methodology produces defensible valuations that meet the expectations of financial institutions, pension funds, legal and accounting professionals, and property owners across Canada.

    Whether you are evaluating a single asset or overseeing a complex, multijurisdictional portfolio, our valuation professionals integrate technical proficiency with real-time market intelligence. They understand regional market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and industry-specific factors that influence property values across Canada. Supported by an established network of developers, lenders, brokers, and other major market participants, we deliver insights grounded in current market activity—providing the clarity and confidence needed to support informed real estate decisions.

  • Tax Services

    Real Estate Valuation Services for Tax, Compliance, and Dispute Support

    We deliver specialized, tax-focused real estate valuation services, including goods and services tax (GST) self-assessments, audit support, and litigation support for valuation-related tax matters. Our team combines deep tax expertise with market-leading data to produce accurate, defensible valuation models that meet regulatory requirements and support compliance, planning, and dispute resolution.

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Ryan’s Track Record of Success

Our team brings more than 50 years of business experience to every client. Our professionals collaborate with clients, developing ideal appraisal strategies designed to support and improve business plans. This depth of experience, combined with our commitment to technical excellence and market knowledge, makes us a trusted valuation partner for property owners, financial institutions, and investors across Canadaʼs real estate landscape.

Market Rental Studies

Our Approach
We produce market rental studies grounded in market-leading datasets and advanced analytics to determine fair market rent for arbitration, negotiation, and valuation purposes. Our data-driven approach provides clear, defensible conclusions that support property owners and investors in rental arbitrations, investment decisions, and regulatory or valuation requirements.

Strategic Community Amenity Contribution (CAC) and Bonus Density Negotiation

CAC and Bonus Density Valuation Strategy
We provide targeted advisory services to ensure CAC and bonus density negotiations reflect true asset value and project feasibility, using market intelligence and valuation analysis to establish defensible positions.

Municipal Negotiation and Rezoning Support
We support clients through negotiations with municipalities, from early acquisition planning through rezoning, helping balance public requirements with development economics.

Development Economics and Risk Management
By assessing how CAC and bonus density requirements impact project viability, we deliver clear, data-driven guidance that helps manage cost exposure and support informed investment decisions at every stage.


  • Real Estate Owners, Operators, and Developers

    We support institutional and private owners, operators, and developers with tax-focused valuations that inform acquisitions, development planning, compliance, and dispute resolution across diverse asset types.

  • Financial Institutions and Private Lenders

    We deliver independent, defensible valuation analyses that support lending decisions, risk management, and regulatory requirements for financial institutions and private lenders.

  • Public Sector and Indigenous Organizations

    We provide valuation expertise to all levels of government and First Nations and Indigenous organizations, supporting taxation, policy development, land management, and infrastructure planning initiatives.

  • Institutional Investors and Pension Funds

    We help pension funds and institutional investors with independent, tax-focused valuations that inform portfolio strategy, acquisitions, divestitures, and long-term compliance across complex real estate holdings.

Tax Dispute Resolutions

Our Approach
We provide specialized valuation expertise for goods and services tax (GST)/harmonized sales tax (HST) self-assessments, property transfer tax, tax dispute resolution, and litigation support. Our team regularly assists clients with valuation issues arising from PPT audits, self-supply requirements, and tax examinations, delivering clear, evidence-based analyses that stand up to regulatory and judicial scrutiny.

  • Yes. Our expansive experience and specialized expertise enable us to manage portfolios of varying scales, from single properties to complex multiasset holdings spanning different asset classes and geographic regions. Our team structure allows us to deploy specialists with relevant asset class knowledge while maintaining coordination and consistency across large-scale valuation engagements. Whether managing a residential rental portfolio, commercial property holdings, or mixed-use development land, we have the capacity and technical proficiency to deliver accurate, timely valuations supporting your portfolio management and tax-planning objectives.
  • Yes. We provide comprehensive support when property valuations are challenged by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). We assist clients through the full dispute cycle, including CRA audits, objections and appeals, and matters before the Tax Court of Canada. Our professionals prepare detailed valuation documentation, respond to CRA inquiries, and provide expert testimony when required.Our involvement often leads to substantial tax savings while significantly reducing the time, administrative effort, and frustration clients typically face when dealing with the CRA. We defend valuation methodologies through rigorous analysis, ensuring compliance with appraisal standards and the proper application of market evidence. Our team combines valuation expertise with deep experience in CRA practices and tax regulations to help clients achieve favorable outcomes.
  • We tailor valuation approaches based on specific reporting requirements and asset class characteristics rather than applying standardized methodologies. We use experts proficient in market comparable analysis, income approaches, and cost methodologies, selecting and adapting the most appropriate method for each engagement. Beyond traditional appraisal services, we offer the following specialty services:
    • GST self-assessment valuations
    • Litigation support requiring detailed technical analysis
    • Tax dispute resolution, combining valuation expertise with regulatory knowledge
    Our flexibility and specialized capability differentiate us from traditional appraisers focused primarily on standard market value determinations.
  • Yes. We conduct comprehensive market rental studies to analyze local rental markets to determine fair market value, leveraging data-driven insights supporting informed investment decisions and defensible valuations.
  • Yes. We provide ongoing valuation support for annual financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and continuous portfolio monitoring. Our valuations are prepared in accordance with Canadian and international valuation and accounting standards and are accepted by major banks, lenders, and financial institutions across Canada. This ensures clients maintain current, accurate valuations while gaining proactive insight into market conditions and portfolio value trends.
  • We customize each valuation according to the reporting requirements, regulatory context, and asset class characteristics, rather than relying on generalized or template-based approaches. All valuations are prepared in full compliance with Canadian Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (CUSPAP). Our professionals are proficient across market, income, and cost methodologies, allowing us to select and adapt the most appropriate techniques for each engagement to produce accurate, defensible conclusions.
  • Yes, we are recognized as an approved appraiser by all major banks. Contact us to learn more about our qualifications and valuation capabilities.

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Expert Real Estate Valuations to Optimize Your Real Estate Decisions

Our comprehensive real estate valuation services cover all asset classes, including residential multifamily properties, strata developments, rental portfolios, industrial facilities, commercial and retail developments, office buildings, and development land. Our full team possesses a background across all property types, enabling specialized expertise tailored to your specific needs. We leverage industry and asset-specific knowledge combined with advanced technology to maximize value, minimize investment risk, and empower informed decision-making about real estate assets for owners, operators, developers, lenders, industry participants, and investors. Our appraisers are AACI-accredited and provide compliant, defensible property valuations that align with Canadian appraisal standards and assessment regulations.

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