Who we are

Hi, we're Avison Young, and we’re global commercial real estate advisors who share a commitment to making great places for people.

It’s the reason we were founded, and it’s why we do what we do. When we get together with our clients and partners, we put people and places at the centre of every decision and bring fresh thinking to create real estate opportunities. There are nearly 4,500 of us around the world, constantly bringing new ideas to the table and thinking differently about the challenges that face our communities and our industry.

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14 times a winner

Our fresh thinking has helped us win and hold onto the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation for 14 years in a row.

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Avison Young at a glance

1978 Avison Young was founded in 1978.
200+ With legacies dating back over 200 years.
4,300 Passionate real estate professionals who move our industry forward.
19 We are on the ground in 19 countries across the globe.
100+ We have over 100 offices around the world.
316 msf We manage over 316 million square feet of real estate globally.
Whether you’re an investor building a strong and future-proofed portfolio, an occupier looking for the perfect space or someone to manage it, or a public sector leader planning for your community, when you’re with us, you’re in good company.

What we do

We present new perspectives on familiar and not-so-familiar real estate opportunities to real estate occupiers, investors and the public sector – constantly moving our industry forward together.

Our clients trust us because we don’t just deliver results – we make meaningful connections and build long-lasting relationships.

Who we help

briefcase icon Investors, developers, and lenders
open door icon Occupiers
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How we help

paperwork icon Find, lease, and occupy
presentation icon Manage properties and portfolios
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stacked coins icon Invest, sell, value, and finance
unbrella icon Consult and strategize
heart location pin icon Build places and communities

Where we help

Offices, warehouses, malls, apartments, and more. We know our way around every floor plan. We work together to build solutions that actually work for the space you’re in, the space you want, or the space you need – and the people who use it. Think smart, practical solutions that turn buildings into bustling communities.

Our expertise spans office, industrial, retail, multi-residential, hospitality, healthcare and life sciences, land and development, institutional, and a wide range of specialty practices and sectors.

A little something extra

No matter the opportunity in front of us, some things are just part of the way we work:

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Why doing business with us feels different

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Our culture

We’ve built a culture that prioritizes top-notch expertise alongside absolute collaboration. Think empowered people, from all walks of life, working together for our clients. Because we’re more than just a service provider or a transaction doer; we’re an advisor, partner and friend, working side by side to make a real difference that stands the test of time.

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Our people

We’re powered by people who really love what they do. We’re privately owned through a unique principal-ownership model – bringing together dynamic industry experts who are personally invested in shared success. We’re constantly bringing new ideas to the table, thinking differently about the challenges that face our cities and communities.

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