Hillpark Capital, the Montreal-based real estate owner, developer and property manager founded by Brandon Shiller and Jeremy Kornbluth, has completed the sale of Alba, a newly built 248-unit rental tower in the heart of downtown Montreal. The property, developed with partner Mondev, changed hands for $107 million. The buyers are InterRent REIT and Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Ltd., two Canadian investors that have already worked together on multi-residential acquisitions in other cities. The 20-storey building stands at 170 René-Lévesque Blvd. E. and was completed in 2023, which means i
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What makes a property well managed? The answer is not simply a clean building or a quick response to a maintenance request. Effective property management in Montreal requires a combination of operational discipline, tenant communication, maintenance, market awareness and long-term asset planning. Every building is different. Its age, construction, location, tenants, physical condition and surrounding neighbourhood all influence how it should be managed. Residential tenants are concerned with safety, maintenance, cleanliness, communication and comfort. Commercial tenants may focus on accessibi
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