Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Podcast

It’s that time of year again! Cory and Melissa welcome back VCREP regular Rod McKay for their annual rundown of Canada’s top cities to invest in for the coming year. With years of experience and an insider's perspective, Rod brings his seasoned insights to reveal the hottest markets for 2025. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just keeping an eye on trends, this episode is your go-to guide for smart real estate investments across the country. Don’t miss it!

This week on VCREP, Cory sits down with Peter Mitham, Editor of Western Investor, to spotlight five promising Canadian real estate markets that investors should have on their radar.

With decades of experience covering commercial real estate, economic trends, and business insights, Peter shares his expert analysis on key markets across the country and what makes each one worth watching.

This episode is packed with valuable takeaways for anyone in commercial real estate. Tune in!

In this episode of VCREP, Cory and Melissa welcome back Patrick Wood from William Wright's Victoria office. Known as William Wright’s unofficial in-house economist, Patrick brings his analytical prowess to the table, diving deep into the recent interest rate changes and what they mean for BC’s real estate landscape.

Tune in as Patrick breaks down how these shifts could impact investment strategies, property values, and the overall market outlook for 2024, this episode offers valuable insights into navigating real estate in a fluctuating rate environment. Tune in! 

This week, Cory and Melissa welcome back Cameron Archer, Director of Sales and Marketing at Orion Construction. Cameron returns to dive into the latest trends and developments in the industrial sector across British Columbia. From the challenges of the current market to emerging opportunities, Cameron shares valuable insights on what’s driving the industrial landscape in BC. Whether you're an investor or just curious about the future of industrial real estate, this episode is packed with must-know information!

This week, Cory and Melissa are joined by Shelby Kostyshen and Nick Renton from William Wright Commercial in Kelowna. With Shelby’s expertise in commercial sales and leasing and Nick’s background in credit and investment, they dive deep into the industrial real estate market in the Okanagan.

Tune in as they discuss key opportunities, uncover the best value for industrial assets, and share insights on how the market is performing. If you’re looking to invest in Okanagan's industrial sector, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

This week, Cory and Adam are joined by Andrew Laurie and Brett Jeffrey from Rain City Industrial, Western Canada’s premier design-build firm for industrial workspaces. Specializing in warehouse and distribution, cold storage, manufacturing, life sciences, and agritech, Rain City Industrial delivers tailored workspace solutions.

In this episode, Andrew and Brett dive into the industrial asset market, exploring cold storage and processing sectors, and discussing how the market is performing. Tune in to gain insights on the current trends and opportunities in industrial real estate!

This week, Cory and Melissa sit down with Kane Willmott, CEO & Co-Founder of iQ Offices, Canada's leader in coworking and serviced office solutions.

Kane shares his expert insights on how the coworking landscape has evolved, the significant shifts before and after the pandemic, and where the industry is headed. This episode offers a deep dive into the future of flexible workspaces across Canada. Don’t miss it!

This week, Cory and Melissa are joined by the Investapreneur himself, Peter Leung, to dive deep into the latest interest rate trends and how they impact the commercial real estate market. Peter shares his insights on why now is the time to invest in commercial properties, which markets are catching his eye, and where he sees the most potential for growth. If you're looking to make smart investment moves, this episode is packed with valuable advice! Tune in to discover where Peter would put his money next.

We are back! This week Cory is joined by Al from Impact Commercial to unpack the recent interest rate drop and its impact on the real estate market. Al dives into how these changes are shaping the fall market, offering his expert insights on what investors and developers can expect in the coming months. 

Tune in to hear Al's take on the future of rates, the opportunities they present, and how the real estate landscape might shift as we move into the new season. Level up!

*Disclaimer: This podcast was originally recorded and aired in January 2022*

They’re back! Do you own a property with lots of equity that has built up over the years? Do you want to turn that equity into more properties without having to sell your property? This week, Cory and Matt ring in the New Year with Alan Haigh, managing partner of Impact Commercial Group, one of BC’s leaders in commercial mortgages.

Alan breaks down how you can tap into that equity and turn one property into a thriving commercial portfolio without having to sell your asset. Every expert in real estate uses the power of leverage to build their wealth, so if you own real estate, this is a must-listen episode with advice from one of the best in the business!