Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Podcast

Over the past year and a half, the world has seen many changes...but is the office space one of them? According to Drew Ratcliffe it is. This week, Cory welcomes Drew Ratcliffe of And Co, a new all-in-one, multi level, office community completed with a wellness studio, restaurant & event space. Drew shares his vision of what he feels the future of office space in Vancouver will look like while...

There is no question the hospitality sector has been hit the hardest by the COVID pandemic. One of Vancouver's most prominent restaurant CEOs joins Cory this week to discuss the challenges the industry has had to overcome to survive and what the future of the business looks like. The Glowbal Group operates 10 locations that are some of the premiere restaurants in the Greater Vancouver area; th...

Ever wonder about that 5' x 5' self storage unit that you rented for $110/month to store all that crap you never use? This week Cory and Adam welcome Pat Wood, formerly one of the, if not THE authority in self storage appraisals and consulting to discuss why this asset class has seen a huge run in the past couple of years. Pat breaks down what the self storage asset class is, why there see...

Ever wanted to buy commercial real estate but never felt you had the financial ability to do so? This week, Cory and Matt welcome Mitch Jarvi from the new crowdsourcing investment platform Addy. Mitch walks through the new opportunities Addy offers to its members by acquiring shares in various commercial real estate properties for as little at $1.00 and up to a maximum of $1,500.00 per property. E...

What asset class has the lowest vacancy rate in North America, surging demand from tenants, and seems to be annually increasing lease rates? This week, Cory welcomes Connor Braid, Managing Broker from William Wright Commercial's Victoria office, to discuss the industrial asset class in Greater Victoria. Boasting a vacancy rate of less than 1% and continued increasing demand post-pandemic, the...

Ever wonder how an appraiser or bank views your purchase? This week Cory welcomes Thomas Wieckowski to break down the appraisal process, how to value risk, and how a bank views your property. A must-listen-to episode if you are thinking of buying or have purchased commercial real estate to ensure you get the best value for your dollar. Thomas sheds some great insight for your next commercial purch...

What tax benefits does commercial real estate offer, Want to buy a commercial property and avoid paying property transfer tax?  Cory  and Adam welcome John Juranyi from Davidson & Company Accountants to discuss tax tips and benefits of owning commercial real estate. John provides in site on how buy the shares or company vs the commercial asset to avoid property transfer tax and ways to defer c...

The world of insurance has faced unprecedented challenges over the last few years, with the result being expensive premium & deductible hikes that have the potential to destroy your bottom line. Chief Operating Officer of Real Estate Owners and Managers Insurance Agency, Derek McCoy, sits down with Cory to break down the causes, concerns, and costs of insuring commercial real estate today in B...

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...

Who has the dirtiest job in commercial real estate? Cory welcomes Shane Rigter from Next Environmental, a leader in environmental testing in the commercial real estate industry. When buying a commercial building or property, ever wonder how the soil can impact your purchasing decisions? Shane breaks down what this is all about and how federal and provincial regulations have impacted this part of t...

Ever wonder how tenants and landlords coincide for 5, 10, or sometimes even 20 years together?  Cory welcomes Scott McInnes founder of McInnes Law Group breaking down what a commercial lease is, how it applies to commercial real estate and how it differs from residential leases. Scott walks you through what you need to know whether you are looking to become a landlord, a tenant looking to open you...

Ever thought about buying commercial estate and thought it was impossible to qualify for financing? Put away the notepad and calculator as Cory welcomes Alan Haigh, co-founder and managing partner, of Impact Commercial Group to break down how to buy and invest in commercial real estate. Alan explains how the first time investor and all the way through to a small business owner can achieve their go...

Have you ever wondered how commercial real estate works or better yet what it even is? We got you covered with the launch of the Vancouver "Commercial" Real Estate Podcast hosted by Cory Wright. To kick things off Cory welcomes very special guests and co-hosts Adam & Matt Scalena, aka Cory's new boss, to help break down the commercial real estate world and help educate with commerc...