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Nestled between Toronto, London, Burlington, and Hamilton, it's no surprise why more and more people are attracted to Waterloo Region.
With personal portfolios and current client engagements within investment properties, EE Real Estate carries an in-depth knowledge of Commercial, Student Housing, and Multi-Unit rental markets across the area.
the local economy
A Creative Bunch
With 1,570 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) companies making up +11,000 employees in Waterloo Region, the area boasts a fantastic vacancy rate of 2.8% and while being home to tech giants such as Google, OpenText, Shopify and more.
Amongst a population of 583,500 people, Waterloo Region also holds the second highest start-up density in the world after Silicon Valley with approximately 1,100 start-ups.
Combined with being the fourth largest manufacturing sector in Canada, making it responsible for 17% of the region’s labour force, companies such as Toyota, Frito-Lay, and Christie Digital will continue to reinforce similar trends for years to come.
While the region’s unemployment rate remains under the provincial average, job growth has led to a higher rental demand, bringing in more qualified tenants.
Student Growth
In addition to one of Canada’s resilient economies, the area is home to Wilfrid Laurier University, the University of Waterloo, and Conestoga College. With the current average enrolment rate of approx. 100,000 students annually, there has been an ongoing demand for student housing.
At EE Real Estate, we’ve noticed investors being fortunate enough to diversify portfolios within a lucrative student market, as it boasts a more predictable and stable environment that can have multiple sources of return, along with many tax benefits.
rental & investment resources
Economic Development
Waterloo Region is a creative, resilient and innovative community that has been sustained by its education, innovation, and community lifestyle.
Interested in learning more about Regional Investments, Development Incentives, and more?
Living Here
Waterloo Region has been identified as a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. We are a diverse and creative community with mix of urban and rural areas.
Curious about what the region has to offer?
Affordable Housing
Waterloo Region extends many incentives for developers, builders, and landlords to help offer homes for people who can't afford market rent.
Are you passionate about building a more sustainable economy?
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Our team loves talking about the latest investment properties across Waterloo Region.
It’s what we do, and it’s what we make easy.