Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Podcast

Join hosts Cory and Matt this week as they welcome back past guest and fan favorite, Peter Leung, who is an esteemed "investorpreneur", and international correspondent for the show.With his finger on the pulse of international markets, Peter offers unique insights that can give you a competitive edge. Discover his surprising choices on whether to buy or sell and prepare to be astounded by his current preferred investment hotspot.That's not all—pulling out the crystal ball this time round, Peter delivers an insightful response that will leave you eager to strategize and level up your own investment game.We unlock Peter's wealth of knowledge and leverage his global perspective so you can make informed decisions to help propel your investment endeavors.

Join Cory and Melissa this week as they unpack the recent interest rate hike with past guest and fan favourite Jon Switzer, Managing Partner & Commercial Mortgage Broker at Impact Commercial.Jon sheds light on the recent interest rate adjustments and their impact on individuals and businesses alike. Gain a deeper understanding of how these changes reverberate throughout the market and explore the potential ramifications for the local economy. As well as providing valuable insight to help navigate the evolving landscape we also get Jon to give us his expert predictions on the future of interest rates and whether we can expect upward or downward shifts.Tune in for this compelling discussion. Stay informed, stay prepared!

Join Cory in a thought-provoking conversation as he sits down with Shawn Bouchard, Chief Operating Officer of Lorval Developments.In this episode, Shawn takes us on a deep dive into the pressing issue of Vancouver's rental housing crisis. With expertise gained from years of experience in the industry, Shawn unpacks his thoughts on the root causes of the problem and offers valuable insight on potential solutions. Discover how government intervention can play a pivotal role in addressing the challenges faced by renters in Vancouver. Shawn's expertise and passion for creating positive change shine through as he shares his vision for a more sustainable and accessible rental market.If you're eager to gain a better understanding of the Vancouver housing landscape and explore potential strategies to alleviate the crisis, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready to expand your knowledge and join the conversation on building a brighter future for renters in Vancouver.Also we missed it in the episode, but you can contact Shawn at SBouchard@Lorval.ca

Joining Cory and Melissa this week we have from Scout Real Estate President and Broker, Lori Suba and Vice President and Associate, Laurae Spindler who are back on the show to revisit the market in Calgary.Lori and Laurae don’t hold back as we unpack the different sectors of the market as well as discuss the Calgary downtown core and learn what the future could entail for what we agreed was Canada’s top 2023 market.Take notes and broaden your boundaries as we take a peek over the fence into the Alberta commercial real estate market.

This week Cory and Matt welcome back Marianne DeCotiis; who has since moved from Langley and is now reporting from the William Wright office in Kamloops.We are opening the Kamloops market and digging in! How has the commercial market changed and developed over the past few years? How easy is the market to navigate? What is the current state of supply? How have the operations of the commercial market shifted? A great deal of information for the VCREP community this week, worth a second listen to make sure you digest it all.Marianne is back and providing us with fantastic insight. This is another information packed episode you do not want to miss out on. Enjoy! 

*Disclaimer: This podcast was originally recorded and aired in June 2021*Are you looking to buy commercial real estate but have no idea how to take care of the property? No worries; Cory welcomes Warren Smithies CEO of Martello Group, one of Western Canada’s leading commercial property management companies, with over 5,000,000 SQFT under management. Warren walks you through the benefits of having a professional management company oversee and manage your property which will lead to increased value for owners without having to lift a finger. COVID 19 impacted landlords all over the world and here first hand what Warren’s portfolio has experienced and here how they prepare as BC is entering the first stage of the reopening plan.

Joining Cory and Melissa this week is Bronwyn Scrivens. Bronwyn is an Associate on the Industrial Team at Omada Commercial, back on the show to give us a update on the Alberta market.Bronwyn unpacks market lease rates, the differences between Calgary and Edmonton when it comes to being an industrial landlord, how prices have changed and where would you invest if you were to walk into the market today? We even shook up the 6-pack for a little extra excitement. We ask the questions and Bronwyn does not hold back, another episode jam-packed with information and insight, lets go! 

With the amount of success our previous episodes with Rod have been, we just had to get him back on the show. So joining Cory and Matt this week, we have William Wright Commercial's very own, Rod MacKay.If you have been struggling to stay in the loop lately, this is the episode for you. Rod is here to give us a general update on the market. How have interest rates affected the market? How is the supply? What is the vacancy rate doing? And how is the retail market fairing after the pandemic?All of this and more in another information-packed episode for the VCREP community. It's always beneficial to get Rod's perspective on the market. Enjoy!

This week Cory and Mellissa invite Paul Sullivan from Ryan ULC who has a background as a real-estate appraiser and is a property tax expert. Here on the show to unpack and give us some useful and potentially business saving insight as he guides us through the labyrinth of commercial property tax.What are commercial tax classes? Which areas are taxed the most and how do they work it out? What can happen when you appeal your property tax assessment? And find out what happens when you don’t return those phone calls to BC Assessment.All of this and more. This is another episode you certainly don’t want to miss out on, take notes! 

Yet another major American retailer will exit Canada as the Nordstrom's brand is set to shutter eleven Canadian retail operations under two names operated by the American giant.This week Cory and Adam welcome to the show retail expert David Ian Gray of DIG 360 who is here to unwrap everything from how the retail environment has changed, why American big box brands haven't fared as well this side of the border and even touches into how technology has impacted the retail world and gives us his thoughts on why Nordstrom is pulling out …and his answer might catch you off guard.David also provides his insight into the post COVID retail landscape and why retail was on the decline prior to the pandemic. A true professional and expert in his craft, this is an episode that provides some much-needed answers to what is happening within the retail industry.