Vanessa Topple

Vanessa Topple is a broadcast host and producer for RHBTV, CREBTV and BOLDTV.ca, covering Canada’s rental housing, commercial real estate and development industries. With a background in real estate and media, she brings industry leaders, policymakers and decision-makers together for conversations on the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the market. Vanessa also moderates industry panels and hosts discussions at major real estate events across Canada. What makes renters choose one building over another, and what makes them stay? With more rental options available and rents softening, owners and operators are under pressure to attract residents, reduce turnover and protect their bottom line. This panel explores what drives renter decisions, how older buildings can compete with new supply, and where owners should invest to improve leasing and retention. From renter psychology and changing expectations to AI, technology and operational strategies, industry experts will share wh