GTA Retail Leasing
Lease retail space in the GTA
Storefronts, plaza units, and pad sites for your business. We represent tenants who want the right location on the right terms, and landlords who want quality tenants in place fast. Live availabilities from the TRREB feed plus off-market space.
The lease you sign shapes your business for years
A retail lease is a long commitment with real money attached: base rent, the additional rent for taxes, maintenance, and insurance, the term, the renewal options, and the clauses that decide whether you can assign, sublet, or get out. The advertised rate is rarely the real cost. We model the all-in occupancy cost before you commit.
Location and co-tenancy matter as much as price. The right plaza, the right anchor, the right traffic, and the right exposure can make a business. We help you read the trade area and the lease together, because a cheap rate in the wrong spot is the most expensive mistake in retail.
For landlords, we market your space to qualified tenants, screen covenants, and structure deals that protect your asset and keep it leased.
How we handle your lease
Harpreet Sandhu represents buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. Commercial deals reward preparation. Here is how each engagement runs.
Scope the requirement
We define your size, budget, must-have location features, parking, signage, and use. For tenants we build a target trade area. For landlords we position the space and set a realistic deal structure to lease it quickly.
Source space and model the deal
You see live availabilities plus units we know about before they list. For each option we model the real number: base rent, additional rent, free-rent or fixturing periods, and the cost of any required leasehold improvements.
- All-in occupancy cost, not just the headline rate
- Additional rent (TMI) review and verification
- Permitted use, exclusivity, and co-tenancy clauses
- Renewal, assignment, and exit options
Negotiate and sign
We negotiate rate, term, incentives, and the fine print, then walk you through the offer to lease and the lease itself before you sign. Landlord leases are written to protect the landlord. We make sure you understand every clause that affects your business.
Retail space for lease in the GTA
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Recently leased retail in the GTA
See what commercial assets actually leased for.
Free account required. Closed lease rates, days on market, and full address history from TRREB. The numbers that set a deal.
Retail leasing
Need retail space, or a tenant for yours?
Tell us what you are looking for. Tenants get a curated list of suitable space with the real occupancy cost modelled. Landlords get a leasing plan to fill the unit.
- Live and off-market retail availabilities
- True occupancy cost modelled on every option
- Lease terms negotiated and explained in plain language
- Tenant and landlord representation available
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Commercial questions answered
What does additional rent or TMI mean on a retail lease? +
TMI stands for taxes, maintenance, and insurance, the additional rent you pay on top of base rent in most retail leases. It can add a significant amount per square foot to your real cost. We verify the TMI on every space and factor it into the all-in occupancy cost so you are comparing deals on a true basis, not just the advertised base rate.
How long are typical retail leases in the GTA? +
Five years is common, often with renewal options, though terms range from short deals for pop-ups to ten years or more for major tenants investing in build-out. Longer terms can secure better incentives and rate certainty but reduce flexibility. We help you weigh term length against your business plan and negotiate renewal options that keep you in control.
Can I negotiate free rent or a tenant improvement allowance? +
Often yes, especially on units that need work or have sat vacant. Landlords frequently provide a fixturing or free-rent period and sometimes a contribution toward leasehold improvements. These incentives are real money and are negotiable. We push for them as part of every deal where the market supports it.
What is a co-tenancy or exclusivity clause and why does it matter? +
An exclusivity clause prevents the landlord from leasing nearby units to a direct competitor, protecting your business. A co-tenancy clause can give you rights if an anchor tenant leaves and traffic drops. These clauses are valuable and are often available if you know to ask. We make sure they are on the table.
Do tenants pay for representation? +
In most retail lease transactions the landlord pays the leasing commission, so tenant representation typically comes at no direct cost to you. We confirm the arrangement up front before we begin so there are no surprises. Having your own representation levels the field, since the landlord almost always has theirs.
Find the right retail space, on the right terms.
Tell us your requirement and we will get to work.