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CAPREIT Expands Presence in Strong Montreal Market

TORONTO, May 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“CAPREIT”) (TSX:CAR.UN) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of five apartment buildings spread over two properties located in the west end of Montréal, Quebec aggregating 154 residential suites. CAPREIT paid approximately $30.6 million for the two properties, funded by cash and the assumption of an $18.0 million mortgage with an attractive 1.78% interest rate. Residential occupancy in the portfolio was 95.5% at closing. Both properties have undergone significant exterior and common area renovations, with 51% of the suites upgraded. Read More

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