Ottawa is often seen as a stable, slow growth market. But is that all there is? In this episode, we sit down with Sachin Anand, Vice President of Acquisitions at Regional Group, to unpack what most investors from Toronto and beyond don’t understand about Ottawa real estate.
Sachin walks us through two of his most notable deals, 1600 Carling and Qualicum Centre, and shares how he underwrites planning risk, spots overlooked value, and navigates a market constrained by the Greenbelt, public sector dominance, and long approval timelines.
We also dive into how his background in lending and banking shapes his approach to acquisitions, what changes Ottawa needs to unlock more housing, and why systemic reform, not just private capital, is key to solving the city's housing challenges.
If you're trying to make sense of Ottawa’s potential or its limitations, this episode is for you.
