Residential
Residential Real Estate and Construction
Changes in the economy, rising material and labour costs, fluctuating interest rates and shifts in demand can all have significant impacts on your business. Strategies for today may not be effective tomorrow. To structure your business for success, you need to ensure it’s running as efficiently as possible, allowing you to capitalize on opportunities as they arise.
Our Residential Real Estate and Construction professionals have worked closely with some of the top residential real estate and construction companies across Canada on a range of engagements. We understand the pre-eminent challenges you face and provide a menu of services and in-depth guidance to help you make informed decisions that will put your company ahead of the competition.
Solutions for Your Success
MNP is a known leader within the residential real estate and construction sector. We are actively involved with boards, committees and government organizations, staying on top of changing industry forces that could impact your operation. No matter your needs, we offer a comprehensive suite of services specifically designed for residential real estate and construction businesses, including:
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Government Relations
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Planning for Succession
A successful residential real estate or construction company can have a long and prosperous run. However, eventually your business will need to be transferred to new ownership — whether a family member, an employee or an outside party. Securing your future means planning for succession well in advance of when you’re actually planning to retire. We help you consider your succession options and plans at every stage of your business for a comfortable retirement.
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Organizations of all sizes and industries must innovate to meet the demands of today’s competitive and increasingly digital marketplace. We help you harness technology to get ahead in today’s fast-moving digital world.
Insights
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Performance
January 16, 2024
Tax alert: new rules for short-term rentals in B.C.
Find out how the new rules for short-term property rentals will affect you and the potential GST/PST impacts of letting your property on the long-term rental market.
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December 08, 2023
Looking and planning ahead key priorities for construction industry and government
Adjusting to the post-pandemic world and planning for a solid future were key topics of discussion at the 2023 Hill Day event.
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Performance
October 31, 2023
Underused Housing Tax Act
The latest on the Underused Housing Tax and the unanticipated impact of filing requirements on Canadian private corporations, partnerships and trusts.
Contact our Real Estate and Construction Team
Lee Thiessen MBA
Vice President, Real Estate and Construction
Lee is the Vice President of MNP’s Real Estate and Construction Services team. Based in Calgary, Lee provides clients with strategic insights and advice as he helps them navigate their real estate challenges and achieve their short- and long-term goals. As a seasoned commercial realty professional, he works closely with leading public realty firms, emerging private firms and high-net-worth real estate professionals. He also oversees and grows MNP’s significant position within this Canadian market segment.
Lee is highly experienced in both realty taxes and valuation as well as commercial real estate consulting. Prior to joining MNP, he was a senior partner and leader of the national realty tax consulting service line at a Big Four consulting firm, as well as an executive vice-president for a global commercial real estate consulting firm in Toronto.
Lee holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in corporate finance from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, as well as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Calgary. He is a BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) Canada board member and was a long-term board member of a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange.