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STATE OF THE UNITS, THIRD QUARTER, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Dear Member-Partners and Friends,
As we round out the third quarter, I am pleased to report that LEAGUE's situation continues to remain positive. Before we discuss the state of the properties in the IGW REIT and in our Limited Partnerships, I would like to review the events of the last few months.
In two weeks -- on December 1 -- we will announce the new unit values for the traditional Class A, AA and AAA units of the IGW REIT. As I mentioned in my letter last week, independent valuation specialists from Colliers International Realty Advisors have been conducting appraisals of selected properties in the IGW REIT. Next quarter, they will conduct a revalue of every property -- as they do every six months.
The unit value of the Class A, AA and AAA IGW REIT currently stands at $1.015, with distributions of 7.25 cents per unit per annum. Granted that past performance is no guarantee of future performance, it is still worth noting that in the past year -- September to September -- the value of Class A, AA and AAA IGW REIT units have appreciated by 4.1%.
Notable Highlights for the Quarter: The increases in the unit value of the IGW REIT are notable, given the events of the past quarter. For example, a third-party research firm, Exempt Analyst Inc. (EAI) of Calgary, determined that the IGW REIT is "investment grade," and assigned the Class A, AA and AAA units the rating of STA-2. Additionally, EAI assigned a solid BBB rating to LEAGUE's fixed-yield Income Priority Units.
Both ratings stand us well with our peers. This fact, along with the news with our sister company, LEAGUE Investment Services, Inc. (LISI), has been registered with securities regulators in all Canadian jurisdictions as an exempt market dealer, should give you even greater confidence in LEAGUE.
The IGW REIT, with its 49.9% ownership stake in Partners REIT, has benefited from the operations and activity within that public company.
More good news came this past quarter with the opening of a Walmart Supercentre and a Cineplex Odeon theatre at our Eagle Landing development in Chilliwack BC. What makes me feel particularly good about this project is that these openings mean jobs for the people in the Chilliwack region -- some 400 at Walmart and an additional 125 at Cineplex. Eventually, Eagle Landing may grow to be the province's largest open-air shopping complex.
The success of Eagle Landing and the underlying development Limited Partnership, Eagle Landing Retail LP, is a validation of the aligned vision and purpose of LEAGUE and its partners, the Squiala First Nation and Gracorp Capital Advisors Ltd.; our colleagues in the Property Development Group who have spearheaded the development; and, of course, our tenants.
Meanwhile, our current Limited Partnership investment opportunity, Wesbrooke Retirement LP -- the plan is to build and operate a retirement complex in Pitt Meadows, a community about 30 kilometres east of Vancouver -- continues to generate strong interest from Member-Partners.
In Conclusion: During this past quarter we have begun to reap some of what together we have sown -- perhaps a fitting harvest in these autumn months. And now, as we look forward to the new year with a renewed sense of optimism, I am deeply grateful to each of you for your continued support, and the trust you have placed in us.
Attached you will find a property-by-property account of the state of the properties in the IGW REIT pools and in each of our stand-alone development LPs.
Warmest regards,

Emanuel F. Arruda Founding Partner LEAGUE Group of Companies LEAGUE Investment Services Inc.
Property Reports - as of November 2010
Part A: IGW REIT Properties
Arbutus Industrial Park - Parksville, BC
- This property is currently listed for sale.
Vinet's Village Shopping Centre - Edmonton, AB
- The centre is 96% leased. Leasing activity continues.
Sobey's Centre (formerly Camrose IGA Garden Market) - Camrose, AB
- While plans and permits remain in place for the construction of 13,000-sq-ft of commercial/retail space, we are considering severing the freestanding "pad site" from the rest of the complex and putting any profit to use.
Kensington Shopping Centre - Edmonton, AB
- The centre is fully leased and all improvements are complete.
- We have received an offer to purchase this property and are in negotiations.
The Lindholm Building - Victoria, BC
- Building Listed for Sale.
- Lawyers office recently leases 6,000-sq-ft.
Merivale Business Park - Ottawa, ON
- Leasing activities continue.
Market Square - Fort Saskatchewan, AB
- We have begun planning for the construction of an additional 6,000-sq-ft pad for new retail space. We will begin construction scheduling once we have sufficient pre-leasing in place.
Westlock Shopping Centre - Westlock, AB
- We are negotiating a lease amendment with Bargain Shop's space to construct a new storefront that will give direct access to the shopping centre's front door. This will allow removal of the mall's enclosed section and the creation of new front-facing storefronts making it more attractive to customers. The plan has been approved by the City and a development permit granted.
- Property is listed for sale.
843 King St. - Toronto, ON
- We currently have a conditional offer to purchase for this property.
Fort Saskatchewan Industrial Park - Fort Saskatchewan, AB
- We are awaiting completion of a sewer line extension by the City, before making further improvements to this property.
Londondale Shopping Centre - Edmonton, AB
- New 2,500-sq-ft freestanding commercial retail unit (CRU) is approved for construction, and pre-leasing is underway.
- Re-merchandising and renovations are complete and the centre is now 100% leased.
- Parking lot realignment completed and new landscaping will also be done. The site's appearance continues to improve.
Tiffany Suites - Victoria, BC
- Suites continue to be upgraded as per our original plan.
- Preparing to sell the building.
Stettler Town Mall - Stettler, AB
- The mall's remaining vacant space is being marketed for lease.
- Currently this property is listed for sale.
Seaway Village - Cornwall, ON
- On behalf of new tenant, Province of Ontario, improvements to 6,000-sq-ft space are underway.
Carlton Court - Prince Albert, SK
- New roof completed at this location.
- A new lease recently signed for 1000-sq-ft.
Dodson Plaza - Drayton Valley, AB
- Reviewing opportunity to add new PAD commercial units to replace existing Turbo Gas Bar with higher rent paying tenants.
- 3,000-sq-ft vacancy is being actively marketed for lease.
Westwinds Shopping Centre - Cochrane, AB
- The centre is 100% leased.
- Planned 14,000-sq-ft expansion is in pre-leasing stage.
Part B: Development Limited Partnerships
The Cygnet Apartment Building - Port Alberni, BC
- Cygnet is 100% occupied.
- Management has been moved to Gulf Pacific.
Colwood City Centre LP - Colwood, BC
- Feasibility studies have been completed and we can now lease to commercial occupants. Lease marketing is underway.
- Proposals have been made to the new anchor tenants and a construction phasing plan will allow site development work to begin in the Winter of 2010 with construction expected to begin in early 2011.
Duncan Mall - Duncan, BC
- SportChek & The Source are now open.
- Lease negotiations for the smaller spaces are in the final stages.
- Two new national restaurants have opened on stand-alone pads, Lee's Chicken & Tim Hortons.
473 Albert Office Tower - Ottawa, ON
- "Go Green" has been approved.
- Only 8,500 square feet of ground floor space remains vacant. An offer of lease from the federal government is expected.
80 Aberdeen - Ottawa, ON
- We continue to backfill space unoccupied by our tenant on floors one, two and three. We are effectively bringing new tenants into the building while receiving income.
- 3 new tenants have taken vacant spaces.
Fort St. John Power Centre - Fort St. John, BC
- The purchase has not been completed because subdivision approval has not yet been obtained by the vendors, with whom we are currently engaged in litigation.
- Interest of 15% on the capital invested in this property continues to accrue, pending resolution of the dispute.
Place Trans Canadienne Commercial - Montreal, QC
- The site was recently rezoned to allow large-format retail shopping complexes.
- We have leased space to three new retail tenants. Although the tenancies are necessarily short term, to provide us flexibility with our redevelopment plans, they are retail tenants, continuing the properties transition from industrial to retail use.
Eagle Landing Retail LP - Chilliwack, BC
- Walmart Supercentre opened November 12, 2010. Cineplex Odeon Movie Theatre to open November 25, 2010. Home Depot set to open soon.
- Negotiations underway with numerous tenants.
- Many offers to lease in the works, such as Subway, East Side Mario's, Pier 1 Imports, Tim Hortons, etc.
Tyee Plaza - Campbell River, BC
- Multiple lease renewals, totalling over 12,000-sq-ft signed.
- Major energy update and energy efficient lighting retrofit underway.
Miracle Mile Shopping Center - Munroeville, PA
North Vernon LP - Vernon, BC
- Anderson occupancy Crossing at 74%.
- Red Robin restaurant under construction.
Part C: IGW Residential Capital LP
125 North Condominiums (formerly Wellington Suites) - Hamilton, ON
- Name changed from Wellington Suites to reflect building's new direction
and image.
- Our aggressive leasing campaign continues to fill the remaining vacancies.
- Work has begun on the strata plan required for the condo-conversion and sale of suites.
- Member-partners interested in purchasing investment condos with rental pool option, can call their MSM to request information.
Centre One Condominiums (formerly Rosewood Towers) - Hamilton, ON
- Improvements to the common areas continue, and there is a plan for a
vertical garden.
- Condo sales underway.
- Name changed from Rosewood Towers to reflect building's new image.
Chimney Springs Apartments - Vegreville, AB
- Sales of condominium units underway.
Sundel Square Shopping Centre - Langley, BC
- Work is proceeding on releasing vacant spaces.
- We are applying for a residential re-development project on this site.
- New leases completed recently include: a produce store, "Cupcakes," and two new office tenants.
- Future residential redevelopment site.
Part D: Seg Debt 1 and 2:
Distributions of November 16, 2010: Seg Debt 1 - 14.16% Seg Debt 2 - 12.10%
This document is for information purposes only and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities. Only persons who satisfy an exemption from the prospectus and registration requirements may invest in this project. In general this means that you must either be an accredited investor or invest a minimum of $150,000.
There are risks associated with this investment, some of which are set out in the subscription agreement. You are encouraged to read such document, as well as the limited partnership agreement, before making your investment decision.
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