Avison Young bolsters professional services team with industry veteran Tim Loch

As Principal, Loch will lead the firm’s investment valuation business in Canada

Toronto, ON – Global real estate advisor Avison Young announces the appointment of Tim Loch to lead and amplify Investment Valuation & Advisory Services in Canada.

“For more than a decade, Tim has been delivering exceptional service to clients, creating value for some of the largest institutions in the country – and I am thrilled to welcome him to the Avison Young team,” said Matthew McWatters, Principal, Executive Vice President & Canadian Leader, Valuation & Advisory Services. “His collaborative approach and experience managing large portfolios and complex assets makes him a great fit to amplify our strong offering in investment valuation and I am looking forward to partnering with Tim to grow our business.”

Based in Toronto, Loch will be responsible for helping clients reach their goals with their real estate portfolio. As Principal and Senior Vice President & Practice Leader, Investment Valuation & Advisory Services, his coverage will extend across the country and collaborate with local experts to expand Avison Young’s platform and valuation services including appraisal of trophy assets, large scale portfolio valuation, reporting, financing, due diligence, financial analysis, and support on transactions.

With more than 15 years of industry experience, Loch has earned a strong reputation as a trusted advisor and business partner who excels in the underwriting and valuation of larger scale income producing commercial real estate assets, including office, industrial, retail, multifamily and mixed-use buildings. He has held roles of increasing responsibility – most recently as Executive Director, Valuation & Advisory Services within the Greater Toronto Area. Loch’s significant achievements include managing national portfolios for some of Canada’s largest and most active investors. He also spearheaded the national cap rate report for a large national brokerage firm and has been quoted in the Financial Post.

“I am looking forward to tapping into Avison Young’s vast network of experts and leveraging its best-in-class technology platforms and data solutions to support our clients,” says Loch. “The firm’s personal approach to commercial real estate is a key differentiator and I am excited to be a part of the team and culture here.”  

Loch holds the AACI, P. App. Designation from the Appraisal Institute of Canada and has a Bachelor of Commerce degree specializing in Housing and Real Estate Management from the University of Guelph.