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Joining Cory and Melisa this week we have from Scout Real Estate, Lori Suba, President and Broker, and Laurae Spindler, Vice President and Associate, 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.
Lori Suba and Laurae Spindler of Scout Real Estate break down everything you need to know about the Calgary office and industrial real estate markets in 2023. Find out: Is Calgary a better commercial real estate investment than Vancouver?
Who are Lori Suba and Laurae Spindler? What is Scout Real Estate?
Lori: I’m the President and a Broker at Scout Real Estate. I have 20 years of leasing expertise in the Calgary market, with a focus on the office sector. I spent the bulk of my career in downtown Calgary but these days I’m all over the city.
We launched Scout in July 2020. We’re a boutique real estate firm specializing in the office and industrial markets.
Laurae: I’m Vice President and Associate here at Scout with a focus on the industrial side. I have about 15 years of experience in the market. I also spent time on the landlord side working with a national REIT and a developer.
We also have our own podcast, Leasing Out Loud. We specialize in market trends in the Calgary, Alberta area.
The Western Investor picked Calgary as one of their top investment markets in 2023. What’s happening in Calgary real estate, specifically in the industrial market?
We’re coming off of a record year for industrial real estate in Calgary in 2022. We’ve had a strong market for about 2.5 years now. The first quarter of 2023 has shown some cooling in absorption but is still strong compared to historical data. We have 5 million square feet of industrial under construction with about 25-35% pre-leased. Our vacancy rate is around 2-2.5% and we expect that to remain stable.
We’ve seen a bit of a slowdown in the big box, large scale industrial projects. So things are a bit different than last year when there was no end in sight to the demand. But overall we still have high demand, low vacancy and rent growth.
What are the top areas for industrial real estate in Calgary?
The Balzac area has seen the largest growth in construction in the last five years. There’s a property tax benefit being in that area, which attracts a lot of development.
Other areas along the Ring Road and to the east of the city are also seeing more growth. We’ll continue to see more parks being built on the east and southeast side of Calgary. Our airport is in northeast Calgary, so these sites would still be in proximity to the airport if they’re in the east.
CN announced a new intermodal transload facility in Calgary which will be delivered in late 2024. That is going to transform the supply chain between Calgary and the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert. It’s a great investment and great news for the city.
The CN investment solidifies the confidence in Calgary. We will continue to be a leader in industrial real estate because of our location.
What are lease rates like for industrial properties in an area like Balzac?
Lease rates do depend on your size. If you’re a mid-bay tenant with 25,000 square feet, you’re in the low double digits. To get to the high single digits, you’d have to be 50,000 or 100,000 square feet or more.
In Balzac, we recently had a REIT become a developer. They are undertaking their first new construction development project in industrial. They have been highly successful in Calgary with very low vacancies. They often achieve 3% annual increases across the board.
How is the office market in Calgary?
I wish I could say the office market was as hot as the industrial market in Calgary but it is really a tale of two cities. The office market in Calgary is challenging and it’s been challenging for some time.
I’d say the office market in Calgary is still in recovery mode and will be for a while. It won’t be a quick fix. All office markets are working through trends of remote work and what the implications from that will be.
Downtown we are north of 30% vacant. On the plus side, the last few quarters were positive so we are starting to climb out. The energy sector is returning and they’re cautiously optimistic. But there are ups and downs.
In the suburban office market, we have a record vacancy level at 26%. We’re starting to see migration from the suburban nodes to the downtown core since there are deals to be had downtown.
Within the downtown core, we have two trends happening. We had groups moving out of the lower quality, west end buildings, so have a lot of vacancies there. But we’re also seeing some rent increases in the better quality office buildings. It makes for an interesting office market downtown.
We are still an oil and gas town; we’re commodity based. Those are the tenants in downtown Calgary. We’ve had some bright spots with tech but they’re not really moving the needle. The big swings for Calgary were usually tied to the oil sands.
Can you tell us more about the conversion programs happening in Calgary?
Calgary’s conversion programs were actually featured in the Washington Post! While it was great to see that press for our city, we are a work in progress. The City of Calgary has a goal to convert six million square feet from our commercial inventory downtown, which stands at 43 million square feet total, into residential real estate.
Calgary is very spread out. We don’t have many people living in our downtown core. Most people live in the suburbs and commute into town. But we’re trying to change that with this conversion program and bring new life to the downtown core.
The incentive program is attractive. The city is offering developers $75 per square foot to convert these developments, up to a max of $15 million per project. So far, 1.25 million square feet has been confirmed for conversions and the city has dedicated $450 million in grants. We expect it could be closer to a $1 billion investment.
We are seeing positive momentum! Some buildings that have been challenged for years are going ahead with these conversions. So we’re on the right track and it will be interesting to see how this plays out. It’s not a silver bullet for downtown Calgary’s problems but it’s a move in the right direction.
Is there a demand for people who want to live in downtown Calgary?
That’s the ultimate debate. I appreciate the headline in the Washington Post and many of these conversions are targeting lower cost rentals. But do we have the infrastructure and retail to support the downtown residential market? Have we thought through the traffic implications? What will the mix look like? In my view, it’s still a work in progress.
We need to see what we’re missing and what we can do to attract people to the downtown core. It will be interesting to see if we can get Calgarians out of their cars. Calgarians love their cars and big suburban homes. But parking is very expensive downtown. So it will be interesting to see how that plays out in the next few years.
We’ve heard a lot of talk about a new arena and new entertainment district in downtown Calgary. What’s happening there?
That new arena and entertainment district was recently approved and we’re optimistic about it. There are some really cool plans around that area. The change is needed and overall it will be a good move for Calgary. We’ll finally get the concerts that Edmonton is getting!
There has historically been a mass exodus out of the core of Calgary. We need to change the story in Calgary and that’s what they’re doing.
Where is the Calgary commercial real estate market 3-5 years from now?
I think overall Calgary is an incredibly entrepreneurial market. We have a very young and highly educated workforce. I’m very optimistic; you have to be as an office broker in Calgary. So I think we will see more conversions; more people living, working and playing in the downtown core. I think we’ll see a recovery from some of the record high vacancy levels and I believe we’ll change the viewpoint away from that mass exodus out of the core.
For industrial, we continue to have high net migration to our city because of our high quality of life and affordable housing. The growth of our city and province add demand to services and goods needed, which means demand for industrial real estate.
I think development has caught up with the significant jump in demand for warehouse space that was created through covid. But the size of our industrial market, our geographic location and the confidence in our market will keep things stable. I don’t think vacancy will increase significantly. I think we’ve set a new benchmark for rental rates.
Calgary is still very affordable when compared to Vancouver or Toronto. So all signs still point to an attractive industrial real estate market. It might not be a record year like 2022, but it will be a stable market that performs well.
The 6 Pack: Getting to Know Scout Real Estate’s Lori Suba and Laurae Spindler
Favourite restaurant or bar?
My favourite restaurant is the River Cafe in Calgary. It was just awarded one of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants.
What would your last meal be on death row?
I’m going to go with a spicy chicken sandwich from Popeye’s with extra pickles!
There’s a night market bowl from Surfy Surfy that’s a fusion between Polynesian and Thai cuisines. It’s flippin’ delicious!
Favourite band or musician?
I’m listening to the Spotify Calvin Harris mix a lot these days. Maybe it’s the summer weather!
I’m on a T Swift kick right now!
What’s your go-to karaoke song?
Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks and I Love Rock n Roll by Joan Jett.
What are you currently binge watching?
The Murdaugh Murders docu-series on Netflix.
I’ve been watching Jack Ryan. But right now it’s all NBA Finals for me. I’m rooting for the Denver Nuggets!
What is one book you recommend?
The Key to Rebecca by Ken Follett. I think it’s from the 80’s. It’s a spy novel and one of the best!
My favourite book is Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. I’ve read it many times and would read it all day long!
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Paul Sullivan, property tax expert from Ryan ULC, unpacks some 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?
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Thomas Wieckowski, Associate Appraiser of Campbell & Pound, discusses what’s in store for 2023 and a lookback at the past 24 months. Thomas walks us through what the appraisal industry has seen over the past 2+ years and gives his thoughts on what makes a good opportunity.
Who better to hear from on how 2023 is shaping up than an appraiser who sees all the deals and numbers? Commercial appraiser Ryan Wong from Ryan LLC lets us in on what he is seeing. Will the market collapse in 2023? Will inflation topple the market? Will we see gains in real estate assets in BC this year?
Ever wonder what it would be like to be part of a $1,000,000,000+ portfolio of real estate? Alex Messina, VP of Acquisitions for Nicola Wealth Real Estate, which oversees over $8.5 billion dollars worth of some of the best real estate in North America, shares their strategy and where they are most excited about for 2023.
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Rod MacKay from William Wright Commercial shares the 5 best commercial investment markets for 2023. These markets offer above average returns with the opportunity for a major increase in net operating income in the coming years, resulting in a big potential equity gain.
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Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas from all of us at the VCREP and thanks for listening in 2022. As the podcast continues to grow week-over-week we have some amazing guests lined up for 2023 which is shaping up to be our biggest year yet. Thanks for all the continued support and we look forward to some amazing shows in 2023!
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William Wright Kelowna's Team Leader Jeff Brown discusses whether or not Kelowna has felt any slow down like most markets have experienced. He also shares insight on what impact, if any, interest rates and inflation have had on the market, what asset classes continue to outperform, and what's next for Canada's fastest growing population.
Frank O'Brien shares Western Investor's top cities for commercial real estate in 2023. This year's list has a few VCREP favourites plus a couple surprises, not to mention the #1 spot isn't even in BC! Frank also shares his opinion on David Eby's new housing plan and how it could be opening an even bigger opportunity for speculators.
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As the world continues to cope with rising inflation and interest rates, international commercial real estate investor Peter Leung tells us how his portfolio is (or isn’t) affected and what markets have bounced back quicker than others. Peter also discusses what BC markets he likes and where he is looking to grow his holdings.
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Mayor Ed Mayne discusses the exciting opportunities Parksville is currently experiencing in the Central Island market. As Nanaimo continues to boom, just 20 minutes up the road sits Parksville, which has seen a development boom of their own, led by a proactive mayor who has the experience to guide the community into 2022 and beyond.
If you were shocked by the Bank of Canada's 1% increase to interest rates this past week, you're not alone. Cory and Matt discuss the potential impact on commercial real estate... if any all. How does this affect your loan-to-value ratio when looking to acquire real estate? And what's next for the commercial real estate market in the province?
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Rod MacKay of WWC’s Vancouver office discusses the most unpredictable year we’ve had in real estate yet. From faster than expected rising interest rates, to record breaking month-over-month inflation, to worldwide supply chain issues… 2022 has been anything but predictable.
Ever find a great restaurant on your favourite food app, but then realize they don’t have a brick and mortar location you can enjoy? Amrit Maharaj, Chief Operating Officer of Coho Collective, breaks down what a ghost kitchen is, why restaurants are getting in on the action, and how they have capitalized on the food app boom.
Bronwyn Scrivens from Omada Commercial Real Estate in Edmonton discusses Alberta’s growing industrial market. She shares how Alberta is receiving the halo effect from BC’s tight vacancy rates and staggering acquisition costs, and what tenants and developers are now looking into when it comes to Alberta vs BC.
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On a national and provincial level, one of the most exciting real estate markets has been Victoria. Mayor of Victoria, Lisa Helps, unpacks how Victoria got to where it is today, the goals she has accomplished in her eight years as mayor, and unveils what’s in store for BC’s capital city.
If you’ve been following the real estate markets in BC, you’ll know today’s hottest topic is the rapidly rising interest rates. Jon Switzer of Impact Commercial sheds light on how to navigate the next few months and provides tips on what to look for in your next purchase to maximize your lending ability.
Mike Kozakowski, founder of Citified Media and citified.ca, a comprehensive resource for researching new-build homes and commercial spaces on Vancouver Island, gives a glimpse into the years and years of new construction data Citified has tracked in the Greater Victoria area.
Sam Wilson, renowned host of the hugely popular podcast, How to Scale Commercial Real Estate, uncovers his roots in commercial investing, shares some mistakes he has made along the way, and talks us through what a good deal looks like to him.
If you had to guess which real estate market saw one of the biggest increases in commercial property value over the past 2 years, would you have guessed Chilliwack? David Algra of Algra Bros. Developments discusses their current downtown Chilliwack project, District 1881.
Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo, shares some great insight on all the new and upcoming projects and what the future holds for the port city. Plus, we dive into the highly anticipated and forthcoming OCP for the downtown and surrounding areas.
Cory and the team are hitting the beach this week for a well deserved break. Next week we are back with another phenomenal episode. Stay tuned!
Named Canada’s fastest growing city with a 14% increase in population since 2016, Jon Friesen, CEO of the Mission Group, the company behind some of Kelowna’s spectacular tower developments, discusses why Kelowna has seen such a massive growth over the past 5 years and what the future looks like.
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Have you ever wanted to make the money real estate developers do? Ravi Mann of PROPetual REIT and the Isle of Mann Property Group discusses the exciting new investment opportunities that can get anyone through the real estate investment door for as little as $5,000.
Have you ever wanted to make the money real estate developers do? Ravi Mann of PROPetual REIT and the Isle of Mann Property Group discusses the exciting new investment opportunities that can get anyone through the real estate investment door for as little as $5,000.
As Canada and the world continues to battle with Omicron, supply chains are challenged and the Bank of Canada surprisingly holds rates. Doug Porter, Chief Economist & Managing Director of BMO Financial Group, shares his thoughts on what’s next for the economy and his prediction for interest rates.
Ever wonder which commercial asset class has the lowest cap rate but offers the most stable returns? Marianne DeCotiis, a multifamily specialist with WWC, breaks down the multifamily asset class, sharing how it’s funded, how the leases are government regulated, and plenty more!
Over the past 20 months, most industries have seen a lot of change and the law industry is no different. Tim Lack of Redpoint Law discusses the ever-changing world of the legal side of commercial real estate and shares insight on how the pandemic has changed how commercial real estate is leased, sold, and financed.
Over the past 20+ months, we have heard about supply chain issues, labour shortages, and logistical challenges, and this all has a direct impact on the construction of real estate in the province. Owen Lecky of Wales McLelland unwraps the issues that have been affecting our real estate market.
Do you own a property with lots of equity that has built up over the years? Alan Haigh of Impact Commercial Group, one of BC’s leaders in commercial mortgages, explains how to tap into that equity and turn one property into a thriving commercial portfolio without having to sell your asset.
Wishing our listeners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
From Keltic Development Canada, Steve Jedreicich, Senior VP of Development, and Andy Tam, Senior VP of Business Development, discuss their recent 27-acre acquisition in Richmond, which tops off this year as the biggest transaction of 2021 at a whopping $300,000,000!
This past year has bolstered some amazing results for those who invested in commercial real estate, and this week we’re going to give you the VCREP Top 5 Markets for 2022! Rod MacKay from WWC’s Vancouver office joins Cory to discuss which markets will be ones to watch heading into the new year.
Do you own a condo in a rapidly developing area where the land might be better suited for an incoming high-rise? Meg Cooney, strata wind-up specialist, discusses what a strata wind-up is, how your condo might be worth way more than you think to a developer, and how to use this strategy on your next real estate investment.
Ever wonder what makes Surrey so attractive for both businesses and families? Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade, discusses Canada’s next big major city, breaks down the economic drivers behind the massive growth, and shares what makes it attractive for so many developers.
Maxime Charron, President of LeadingAhead Energy, an industry-leading electric car charging solution provider, talks about how the impact that electric vehicles are having on society is causing more and more developers and commercial landlords to install EV car charging solutions on their properties.
It’s no secret downtown Vancouver has been slower than its pre-COVID form, but is it as bad as other cities? Nolan Marshall, CEO of the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA), discusses what’s next for downtown Vancouver and how things have fared over the pandemic.
Did you find the perfect commercial property to invest in, but you’re not sure where or how to start? Matthew Dunnigan, commercial mortgage specialist from Impact Commercial Group, breaks down all the steps needed to acquire that commercial investment property you’ve always wanted.
Peter Leung, the Investorpreneur himself, who has amassed an international real estate portfolio in London, Vancouver, and Hong Kong, provides his insight on how to get started in commercial real estate and how commercial offers greater opportunities for investors who require funding.
So many commercial real estate deals happen off the MLS, so where do investors go for market data? Raymond Wong, Vice President, Data Operations of Altus Group, details why Altus is a one-stop shop when it comes to data and research in the world of commercial real estate across Canada.
Senior writer Frank O’Brien of Glacier Media, home of Business in Vancouver and Western Investor, shares where he sees the winners and losers in the post-COVID era. He also gives a sneak peek at the upcoming Best in BC, where he and his team predict the 5 best real estate markets in 2022.
Don’t have the millions of dollars needed to enter self storage in BC? Don’t worry! Hugh Cartwright, Co-founder and Chairman of NationWide Self Storage Trust, breaks down the investment opportunities their self storage developments offer for as little as $10,000.
They say hindsight is 20/20 and looking back at the Vancouver real estate market, it’s fair to say we all wish we would have bought more. Chard Development’s President and CEO Byron Chard talks about the booming Victoria real estate market and his thoughts on where the Victoria market is headed.
Strand Development’s President Mike Mackay discusses everything Langford, BC. With the recent acquisition of the former Langford Speedway, which encompasses over 80 acres of prime development land, the excitement of the Greater Vancouver Island industrial market just keeps growing.
Jeff Prete, President of Jima Cannabis, unpacks the impact the cannabis business has had on retail in Vancouver and throughout the province. Ever wonder how long it takes to get a store open, how much capital you need, and if the stores are even that profitable? The answer Jeff gives might surprise you.
Is there a real estate market that has attracted more hype during the pandemic than Kelowna? Jeff Brown, Team Leader of WWC’s Kelowna office, discusses the readily growing Kelowna real estate market, what, if any, impact the BC wildfires have had, and how Kelowna can top the recent growth into fall and beyond.
Ever wish you could go back in time and buy as much Vancouver real estate as you could in 2003? It may not be too late to buy into what could be BC’s next real estate market set to boom: Kamloops. Bryan Pilbeam, Vice President of Invictus Properties, discusses everything Kamloops and more.
Impact Commercial’s Jon Switzer, owner occupier financial specialist, shows business owners how to unlock their revenues, enabling them to become their own landlord, and in some cases, with as little as 0% down including closing costs. Jon highlights the do’s and don’ts when purchasing real estate for your business.
Have you ever wondered how a property goes from an old house into a new multi-level condo building? From the years of approval and planning that takes place to the “not so big” profit margins developers work off of, Jordan MacDonald, CEO of Fabric Living, gives a first hand look at the development process in Vancouver.
Over the past year and a half, the world has seen many changes… but is the office space one of them? Drew Ratcliffe of And-Co, a new all-in-one, multi-level, office community, complete with a wellness studio, restaurant, and event space, shares his vision of what he feels the future of office space in Vancouver will look like.
There is no question the hospitality sector has been hit the hardest by the pandemic. Glowbal Group CEO Emad Yacoub, one of Vancouver’s most prominent restaurateurs, discusses the challenges the industry has had to overcome to survive and what the future of the business looks like.
Ever wonder about that 5′ x 5′ self storage unit that you rented for $110/month to store all that crap you never use? Pat Wood, formerly one of the authorities, if not THE authority, in self storage appraisals and consulting, discusses why this asset class has seen a huge run in the past couple of years.
Ever wanted to buy commercial real estate, but never felt you had the financial ability to do so? Mitch Jarvi from Addy, a crowdsourcing investment platform, walks through the new opportunities Addy offers to its members by acquiring shares in various commercial real estate properties for as little as $1.
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, Google Podcasts, or your favourite streaming platforms.
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