Leasing Activity Surge
Dream Office REIT had its most active leasing year since pre-COVID with 114 deals completed in 2024, surpassing 98 in 2023 and 93 in 2022. This included 54 new deals and 60 renewals totaling over 635,000 square feet.
Debt Refinancing Success
Dream Office REIT successfully refinanced or received credit approval for $711 million of maturing debt without any paydowns, covering almost 60% of its total debt stack.
Increase in Net Rental Rates
Rental rates remained strong with net rents in Toronto holding steady at $30 to $35 per square foot, yielding a 20% spread against expiring rents.
Occupancy Management
Despite high vacancy rates downtown, Dream Office REIT managed to maintain a committed occupancy of just under 85%, outperforming the overall market Class A occupancy at 83%.
Innovative Conversion Project in Calgary
Dream Office REIT announced a potential conversion of its office building into a 166-unit rental apartment, targeting a 6% development yield.