Investing in commercial real estate requires choosing between large famous malls or local shopping centers. While mega malls have well-known tenants, most are owned by large funds with limited availability. Local shopping centers attract more local businesses, allowing them to follow trends closely with less financial commitment but still providing growth potential. Overall, both large malls and small local centers are secure investment options for Canadian real estate investors.

1. Investing: Mega Malls vs. Local Shopping Centres
Once you’ve decided to invest in commercial real estate, the next big question follows: do you go for the
large and famous malls or try out local shopping plazas?
Large and famous malls have the obvious appeals of being well-known and having favourable tenants.
However, most of Canada’s largest commercial properties are tied up by super-sized funds and are
restricted by availability.
Small retail centres on the other hand tend to draw in more local tenants, allowing them to follow shopping
trends quickly. And while they require less financial commitment than mega malls, they still have strong
equity growth potential, yield growth and long-term performance.
In the end, Canadian real estate investors should feel extremely confident in their retail acquisitions,
regardless of their decision. Both mega malls and local shopping centres are sound, secure options.