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May 14, 2025
VCREP #165: Could a 1031 Exchange Fix Canada’s Real Estate Gridlock?

Rod MacKay, the newly appointed Team Lead at WWC’s Vancouver office, joins us for a deep dive into the concept of the 1031 exchange and its potential impact on Canada’s commercial real estate market. Cory and Rod unpack how this U.S.-style tax deferral strategy could unlock stagnant inventory, encourage reinvestment, and even support small businesses by allowing capital gains to be deferred—not forgiven.

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May 14, 2025
VCREP #165: Could a 1031 Exchange Fix Canada’s Real Estate Gridlock?

Rod MacKay, the newly appointed Team Lead at WWC’s Vancouver office, joins us for a deep dive into the concept of the 1031 exchange and its potential impact on Canada’s commercial real estate market. Cory and Rod unpack how this U.S.-style tax deferral strategy could unlock stagnant inventory, encourage reinvestment, and even support small businesses by allowing capital gains to be deferred—not forgiven.

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May 1, 2025
VCREP #164: From Soil to Completion: Navigating the Development Process with Greg Mitchell

Greg Mitchell, Director at GDM Consulting Group, explores what it takes to bring a real estate development from raw land to a completed project. Greg shares insights into the full development cycle, discusses developer-friendly regions, and outlines how design, strategy, and process intersect to create successful outcomes.

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April 23, 2025
VCREP #163: Building Beds and Sheds with Antony Sulentic of PC Urban

Antony Sulentic, Acquisition Manager at PC Urban, explores the exciting developments happening in the rental housing market. Antony brings his expertise to the table as we discuss the regions PC Urban is actively building in, the factors driving their decisions, and how their projects are addressing housing needs in today's dynamic real estate landscape.

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April 10, 2025
VCREP #162: Industrial Insights & Market Moves: A Conversation with Eric Aderneck

Industrial lands planning expert Eric Aderneck offers an insightful discussion on the industrial real estate sector. From politics to tariffs, Eric provides a unique bird’s-eye view of what’s shaping the industry today. Despite the uncertainties in the market, we unpack how end users are still making moves, with properties priced right selling quickly.

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April 7, 2025
VCREP #161: Commercial Insurance Misconceptions with Doug O’Dwyer

Doug O’Dwyer from Axis Insurance clears up the confusion and shed light on some of the most common misconceptions surrounding commercial property insurance, explain why costs fluctuate, and offer insights into the factors that influence your policy requirements. If you’ve ever felt unsure about what you need or why, this conversation is for you!

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March 12, 2025
VCREP #160: 2025 Economic Thoughts with Doug Porter (Recapped by Rod MacKay)

The long lost missing recording of Doug Porter, Chief Economist of BMO Canada, unwrapping the 2025 Outlook - recapped by Rod MacKay. What does 2025 hold for political outcome, political uncertainty, interest rates, and potentially the real estate market? Tune in and find out!

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March 5, 2025
VCREP #159: How to Lower Your Commercial Property Taxes with Vance Leschuk

Many commercial landlords assume property taxes are set in stone, but Vance Leschuk, President of Add-Vance Consulting, a leading expert in property tax appeals, breaks down how owners can challenge their assessments and potentially save thousands. In an economic climate filled with uncertainty, understanding your options for reducing expenses is more critical than ever.

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February 26, 2025
VCREP #158: The Future of Sustainable Commercial Real Estate with Chris Kasianchuk

Chris Kasianchuk, Vice President of Sustainability at Warrington PCI Management, explores the growing impact of sustainability in Vancouver and Victoria’s commercial real estate markets. Chris unpacks the role of sustainability in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the increasing demand for green buildings among tenants and investors, and the evolving regulatory landscape.

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February 5, 2025
VCREP #157: Interest Rates, Tariffs & Market Insights with Jon Switzer

Jon Switzer, Managing Partner at Impact Commercial, dives into the current commercial real estate lending landscape. Jon shares his insights on where interest rates are trending, the impact of the latest Bank of Canada rate cut, and what it means for investors. He also breaks down key market trends, the potential effects of capital gains tax changes, and the looming 25% Trump tariffs set to take effect.

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January 29, 2025
VCREP #156: How Does Seattle Compare to Vancouver’s Real Estate Market? with Spencer Welton and Scott Glazebrook

Industry experts Spencer Welton, Senior VP of Development at Grand Peaks, and Scott Glazebrook, Architect and Partner VP at Tiscareno, explore the changing landscape of Seattle's real estate market. They dive into the evolving world of multifamily housing, urban planning, and the unique challenges faced by developers in the post-COVID era.

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Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Podcast

For all the curious minds interested in commercial real estate investing, grab a coffee and pull up a chair because we have exclusive stories and tips from commercial real estate brokers, investors, developers, economists, urban planners, and everyone in-between. From the successes and failures to the motivations and lessons learned, the Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Podcast is your insight into commercial real estate in Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, and beyond.

What's the best real estate market to invest in? What are the commercial real estate asset classes and property types? Hosted by Cory Wright, founder of William Wright Commercial, and co-hosts Adam and Matt Scalena of the Vancouver Real Estate Podcast, our podcast opens the door to real estate investing for everyone from beginner investors to experienced real estate professionals. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Follow the Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, or your favourite streaming platforms.

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