Clifton Blake, the Toronto-based real estate investment and asset management firm, has officially merged with Metropolitan Commercial Realty Inc., a seasoned commercial brokerage with a 20-year legacy. The newly formed entity—CB Metropolitan Commercial Ltd. (CB Metcom)—marks a strategic consolidation that strengthens both firms’ abilities to deliver vertically integrated, full-cycle real estate solutions across Canada.
The merger positions CB Metcom as a powerful new player in Canada’s commercial real estate sector, blending Clifton Blake’s investment, lending, and development capabilities with CB Metcom’s deep broker network and transactional experience.
Combining Strengths to Create a Fully Integrated Platform
The union of Clifton Blake and CB Metcom creates a rare offering in the Canadian market: a comprehensive real estate platform that spans the entire value chain—from sourcing and underwriting, to lending, leasing, construction, and asset management.
“Clifton Blake offers the leading full cycle solution for optimizing and managing real estate assets,” said KC Daya, Chief Executive Officer of Clifton Blake, in the official announcement. “By adding a commercial brokerage to our in-house capabilities, we now control a broader segment of the real estate value chain, from origination and underwriting, to lending, construction, leasing, and property management.”
CB Metcom brings more than 250 commercial real estate professionals and a history of over 2,000 leasing and sales transactions to the table. The integration allows Clifton Blake to move faster in deal origination and underwriting while offering brokerage clients access to new financing and development options under one roof.
Impacts on the Toronto Market and Beyond
The implications of the merger stretch far beyond corporate restructuring. For Toronto and other key Canadian urban centres, the move represents a significant boost to local commercial real estate infrastructure. The newly expanded platform is expected to accelerate urban redevelopment, unlock high-performing retail and office opportunities, and enhance capital deployment across major metros.
“With broader market intelligence and extended reach into the brokerage community, the firm is positioned to accelerate growth and streamline execution,” the company noted in the press release.
According to Clifton Blake, this merger will enhance access to off-market deals and improve the speed and precision of underwriting. That means more shovel-ready projects and revitalized sites across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond—potentially attracting both national and emerging retail and office tenants in underserved urban pockets.
For clients of CB Metcom (formerly Metropolitan Commercial Realty), the merger means access to significantly more tools and capital sources than before. What was once a standalone brokerage operation now functions within a larger ecosystem that includes lending vehicles, real estate investment trusts, construction management, and long-term property ownership strategies.
“We’re stronger together,” said Ming Zee, Managing Director of CB Metcom. “By joining Clifton Blake, we’re offering something rare in the market. Our brokerage team now operates within a fully integrated real estate platform, supported by capital, lending, and development expertise.”
CB Metcom clients will now be able to tap into Clifton Blake’s suite of private equity and debt instruments, including its Private REIT, Mortgage Fund, and Bridge Funds. That level of integration allows CB Metcom to offer more competitive, customized solutions to tenants, landlords, and developers alike.
Aligning to Meet a Changing Market
Clifton Blake’s decision to merge with a leading brokerage firm also reflects broader changes in the real estate sector, where client expectations are shifting toward streamlined, one-stop solutions that reduce execution risk and maximize returns.
“With this strategic alignment, Clifton Blake continues to solidify its position not only in market leadership but as one of Canada’s most agile real estate asset management firms,” the firm stated.
The combined organization will be well-positioned to navigate a high-interest rate environment, densification mandates in urban planning, and growing institutional demand for mixed-use real estate investments. By controlling more elements of the real estate lifecycle, CB Metcom can help clients adapt faster to shifting market conditions—whether they are seeking land acquisitions, redevelopment plays, or stabilized assets.
A History of Collaboration Formalized
While the merger may be recent, the relationship between the two firms is not. CB Metcom (previously Metropolitan Commercial Realty) and Clifton Blake have collaborated extensively in the past, building a foundation of trust and shared client experience.
Founded in 2006 by Ming Zee and David De Courcy, Metropolitan Commercial Realty has focused on land development and strategic leasing. Their track record of success and long-standing partnerships, including with Clifton Blake, made the formal merger a natural next step.
“As CB Metropolitan Commercial Ltd., the firm retains its independent spirit and client-first philosophy while gaining access to the operational scale and financial infrastructure of Clifton Blake,” the release noted.
Looking Ahead: Growth, Intelligence, and Local Reach
The CB Metcom platform is expected to have a significant impact across Canada’s largest real estate markets. The firm’s ability to pair real-time market intelligence with access to capital will be critical as commercial leasing, urban intensification, and land-use optimization continue to define Canada’s post-pandemic property landscape.
CB Metcom’s on-the-ground presence in key markets will also support Clifton Blake’s broader capital markets strategies and leasing initiatives—especially as the company continues to seek out underutilized sites and adaptive reuse opportunities in major cities.
For investors, developers, and tenants alike, the message is clear: CB Metcom offers a deeper, more agile partner that can execute across all aspects of commercial real estate with both scale and speed.
About Clifton Blake
With a 50-year track record, Clifton Blake has built a reputation for delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns through its suite of real estate investment vehicles. The company focuses on urban intensification, construction management, private mortgage lending, and mixed-use development. Its vertically integrated platform is designed to maximize value creation across the entire investment lifecycle.
About CB Metropolitan Commercial Ltd.
Formerly known as Metropolitan Commercial Realty Inc., CB Metcom was founded in 2006 and has led thousands of transactions across commercial leasing, land development, and property strategy. With a large national broker network and deep client relationships, the firm is now poised for its next chapter as part of Clifton Blake’s integrated platform.