Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Podcast

Where are the real opportunities in commercial real estate as higher interest rates, inflation, and economic uncertainty continue to shape the market? Cory and Rod welcome Alan Haigh, founding partner of Impact Commercial Mortgage, to discuss the state of commercial real estate across BC and Alberta. Alan breaks down how rising borrowing costs affect property valuations, mortgage renewals, and financing requirements, while highlighting the sectors showing resilience. From retail properties gaining momentum to office markets slowly recovering and land development facing significant challenges, he shares what investors need to know before making their next move.

The BC election gets even more interesting as Cory, Rod and Stephen Gammer dig deeper into the policies and political strategies shaping the campaign. In part 2 Stephen breaks down the proposed tax changes, the PST, housing and real estate, government spending, and what a change in government could mean for businesses, investors and the broader BC economy. What are the risks of calling a snap election and what could happen if the polls get it wrong?

Why is BC heading to the polls early, and what does the snap election mean for the province’s economy and real estate market? Cory and Rod sit down with Stephen Gammer, William Wright Commercial’s unofficial political expert and former political staffer, to break down the BC election, the issues driving the campaign, and what could be at stake for real estate, housing, taxes and businesses. They also discuss the overlap with the municipal elections, the proposed tax on unsold condos, PST, housing supply and why this election could have significant implications for BC’s commercial real estate market.

How is BC’s commercial real estate market really doing in 2026? Cory Wright and Rod McKay hand out their mid-year report card, grading multifamily, office, industrial, and retail while breaking down what’s driving the market. From rising cap rates and shifting buyer expectations to changing demand and the growing gap between asset classes, we are taking a look at where things stand after a wild few years.

What does the rest of 2026 have in store for BC’s commercial real estate market? Tune in and take notes.

Cory Wright is back with co-host Rod MacKay with this week's guest Alex Taylor, Founder and CEO of Commercialize IQ. Alex breaks down how Commercialize IQ helps owners and operators bring together information from spreadsheets, leases, emails, and accounting systems to streamline portfolio management and reduce manual work.

Can you trust generic AI tools with confidential leases and sensitive real estate information? Where does AI actually fit into lease analysis and brokerage workflows? And can it work alongside platforms like Yardi, MRI, and AppFolio rather than replace them? Alex also shares his outlook on the retail, industrial, and office markets for the rest of 2026.

From bad lease advice to costly negotiation mistakes, AI is already changing commercial real estate. Cory speaks with Jerry Shi of Red Point Law about the opportunities, risks, and why experience still can't be automated.

This week, Cory sits down with Rod MacKay, team leader at William Wright Commercial, to break down the BC and federal governments' plan to purchase 2,200 unsold condos across the province. They unpack the real numbers behind the $3.2 billion announcement, who stands to benefit, and what it could mean for housing affordability in BC, before diving into the commercial real estate market heading into the second half of 2026.

Where investors are finding opportunities? Tune in to find out.

2021 prices are gone and sellers are finally coming to terms with reality. But what's next? Cory Wright, owner and managing broker at William Wright Commercial, sits down with Adam & Matt for an unvarnished health check across every asset class in the world of commercial real estate. They dig into why office is drawing serious buyers, how some industrial now sells for less than it costs to build, and the case for the buildings nobody wants. He also unpacks the development logjam choking new supply and the overlooked secondary regions where savvy money is heading. Have we hit the floor? What is everyone sleeping on? And is the worst over?

On this episode of the Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Cory Wright sits down with Johannes Van Leenen to unpack the realities of development across Western Canada and beyond. From Calgary and Kelowna to Phoenix, Miami, Belize, and Bali, Johannes shares how Fifth Avenue Properties is navigating today’s challenging market while continuing to expand internationally.

They discuss why Alberta continues to attract investment, how BC regulations are impacting condo development, the shift toward rental projects, and what developers are really facing with financing, pre-sales, DCC costs, and government policy. Johannes also gives his outlook on the next 12–24 months for the Canadian real estate market and explains why he still believes strongly in the long-term future of BC.

Plus: business books, Calgary growth, Kelowna lifestyle, and why “Good to Great” remains required reading for entrepreneurs.

Construction activity across Metro Vancouver is changing, with developers adjusting how projects are planned, financed, and delivered.

This week, Cory Wright sits down with Ben Temple, Business Development Manager, and Darren Sauer, Director of Development at Wales McLelland, a construction firm with roots dating back to 1971. They discuss the shift toward owner-user projects over speculative development, as well as emerging demand in sectors like self-storage and data centres.

The conversation closes with their outlook for the rest of 2026, including early signs of improving leasing activity and cautious optimism in the industrial development market.