Friday Jun 06, 2025
Social Responsibility in Real Estate – Episode 3
Investing with Impact: Social Responsibility in Real Estate
In this episode of Smart Real Estate with Westcliff, hosts Addy Saeed and Kaz Jaffer explore the 'S' in ESG, focusing on social responsibility in real estate investment. They discuss how higher capital choices affect people, communities, and culture, highlighting the importance of creating inclusive, accessible, and equitable spaces. This episode emphasizes the strategic advantage of social responsibility, noting how it enhances tenant engagement, community integration, and long-term profitability. Learn how Westcliff helps clients incorporate social impact into their investment strategy in practical, measurable ways, and see why ethical investments are increasingly preferred by Millennials, Gen Z, and institutional capital. Don't miss insights on designing investments where impact and income coexist harmoniously. Subscribe for more on ESG principles and stay tuned for the next episode on governance and transparency in real estate.
00:00 Introduction to Smart Real Estate
00:15 Exploring Social Responsibility in Real Estate
00:48 Defining Social Responsibility
01:34 Examples of Socially Responsible Investments
01:58 Strategic Benefits of Social Responsibility
02:13 Accessibility and Community Impact
02:32 Investor Trends and ESG Scoring
02:50 Meeting Tenant Expectations
03:05 Westcliff's Approach to Social Impact
03:36 How to Get Involved with Westcliff
04:03 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
About Your Hosts:
Addy Saeed: With over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, I've navigated through the complexities of property investment, development, and management. My goal is to demystify real estate investing for our listeners.
Kaz Jaffer: As a CPA and CA, my expertise lies in finance and real estate across Canadian and US markets. Together, we bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, aiming to empower you with actionable strategies and in-depth market analysis. For more information, be sure to check out www.westcliffam.com or call/text 647-799-2264
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