{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Flight to Quality in Downtown Montreal\u2019s Office Market with Lloyd Cooper","description":"In this episode of the Espace Montreal Podcast, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Lloyd Cooper, Executive Vice Chair at Cushman & Wakefield, to unpack the new era of downtown Montreal\u2019s office market. With 40 years in the business and over 4,000 transactions under his belt, Lloyd explains why 2025 is a record year for office leasing, why work-from-home and hybrid models are being pushed back, and how a powerful \u201cflight to quality\u201d is reshaping which buildings win or lose. They dig into how law firms and banks are using high-end buildouts and rich amenity packages to attract top talent, why there is a critical shortage of true Triple-A space, and where the best redevelopment and mixed-use opportunities are emerging downtown. Lloyd also shares his take on Montreal\u2019s new administration, the importance of density and zoning flexibility, and how regulatory shifts, homelessness, and political uncertainty all play into investment decisions. If you want a clear, on-the-ground read of what\u2019s really happening in Montreal\u2019s office core\u2014and where the next big towers should rise\u2014this conversation is packed with insight.   Topics & Timestamps \u23f1\ufe0f 00:01:03 \u2013 Lloyd\u2019s background & track record \ud83d\udcca 00:01:53 \u2013 2025 deal volume & market activity \ud83c\udfe0 00:03:09 \u2013 Post-Covid office comeback & RTO \ud83e\uddec 00:04:11 \u2013 Culture, mentoring & why WFH is slipping \ud83c\udfe2 00:05:27 \u2013 Flight to quality in office buildings \ud83e\uddfa 00:06:04 \u2013 Amenities as a magnet for talent \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f 00:07:05 \u2013 Upgrading \u201cold\u201d Triple-A towers \u2696\ufe0f 00:09:29 \u2013 Law firms, big TI spend & slick offices \ud83d\udcb8 00:14:09 \u2013 Triple-A rents, incentives & tenant leverage \ud83d\udcd1 00:15:51 \u2013 Renewal strategy while waiting for new product \ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f 00:18:28 \u2013 New city administration & development tone \ud83d\udcd0 00:21:16 \u2013 Zoning, density & mixed-use requirements \ud83d\udccd 00:26:00 \u2013 Key downtown development sites to watch \ud83e\udde8 00:29:49 \u2013 Politics, uncertainty & \u201cwait and see\u201d \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f 00:30:40 \u2013 Final takeaways on frustration & opportunity   Lloyd\u2019s LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mtlofficespace\/ Web: https:\/\/www.cushmanwakefield.com\/   If this conversation brought you value, share the episode with a colleague or friend in real estate who would benefit from Mike\u2019s insights. It helps the show reach more people in the Montreal CRE community. Visit https:\/\/www.e5pace.com for more resources, market guides, data, and advertising opportunities ","author_name":"Espace Montr\u00e9al Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.e5pace.com\/","html":"