Minto entered the Montreal market in 2019 with the purchase of the Rockhill Apartments.
“Three years ago, we didn’t have anything” and now the trust has just under 2,000 units.
Jarvis, who noted Hazelview Investments has about 25 buildings in Montreal with more than 3,200 units, discussed the company’s purchase of 4545 and 4550 Walkley Ave.
“When COVID broke out, we didn’t want to slow down our acquisition program.
We’d like to do more in Montreal,” but there is an increasing amount of capital chasing opportunities in the city.
The company also recently purchased the Joia portfolio – six properties from the Cons family, all located in Montreal, St.