Finding affordable housing opportunities in today’s market requires more than waiting for the right property to be listed. It requires a proactive acquisition strategy, strong due diligence practices, and the ability to think like a developer.
Watch the conversation with Mitchell Archibald, Executive Director of Student Housing Nova Scotia, a community housing provider that has successfully expanded its portfolio through a strategic approach to acquisitions. In a market where the best deals are not always publicly advertised, Student Housing Nova Socia has developed practical methods to identify opportunities, negotiate effectively, compete for properties, and hold its own in a market dominated by private developers.
Moderated by Amanda R. Knight, Program manager at the Centre, this session explores key questions facing many community housing organizations today: How to identify the right acquisition opportunities? What should they look for during due diligence? And what conditions should never be waived too early in a purchase agreement?
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“Another shift, I think, is understanding what the development community is doing, as I started realizing that everything was happening quite fast for some property transactions.”
Mitchell Archibald, Executive Director of Student Housing Nova Scotia
Topics of the discussion include:
- Adopting a strategic acquisition mindset.
- Building an effective acquisition team.
- Choosing the right real estate agent.
- Identifying acquisition opportunities that are not publicly listed.
This webinar is designed for executive directors, development managers, asset managers, board members, and community housing leaders seeking practical strategies to grow their portfolios and increase their long-term impact.
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Related resources from our Resource Inventory:
- Rental housing acquisition guide
- Property acquisitions tool – HART
- Acquisition and community land trusts
- Browse our Resource Inventory for more.
