Author: Matthew Downey

Understanding goodwill value in the construction industry

Matthew Downey • October 30, 2024
The amount of commercial goodwill attached to a profitable construction business will depend on its specific characteristics. In general terms, goodwill is the value of a business in excess of its balance sheet “book value”. “Commercial” goodwill represents intangible value associated with a business’ location, product/service brand or of ... Read More

A brief look at Ontario’s energy saving incentive programs

Matthew Downey • July 16, 2024
Energy consumption represents a significant operational cost for building owners and managers, accounting for up to 30 per cent of total operating expenses. As such, energy savings have long been a top agenda item for building owners and managers. With the escalating energy costs and rising demand for energy efficient buildings, property owners, te ... Read More

Commercial real estate in the hybrid working era

Matthew Downey • September 13, 2022
Over the past two years, all indications are that hybrid workplace model adoption is not only growing but will stay a dominant choice for the foreseeable future. This is a result of a number of factors, including the significant investments businesses have made in remote work infrastructure capabilities, and the growing employee demand for choices ... Read More

The examined life: proving a spouse has been living beyond their disclosed means

Matthew Downey • November 10, 2021
As Chartered Business Valuators (CBV), we often hear allegations that a spouse has not fully disclosed their assets or income in a family law proceeding. The failure to fully disclose assets can lead to an unequal division of net family property and non-disclosure of income sources could result in inequitable child and spousal support payment ... Read More

COVID-19: Latest update on the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program

Matthew Downey • September 25, 2020
The Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program (CECRA) provides forgivable loans to commercial property owners to cover up to 50% of rent payments payable by eligible small business tenants that are undergoing financial difficulties due to COVID-19. Under the program, the tenant must pay between 0% and 25% of their normal monthly gross ren ... Read More
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