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Insights, market commentary, and analysis on Metro Vancouver industrial real estate. Submarket reports, lease economics, asset trends, and industry coverage, updated regularly.
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Submarkets · 6 min read
Annacis Island Heavy Industrial: Why Delta's Island Submarket Stands Apart
Annacis Island offers rare heavy industrial zoning and infrastructure in Metro Vancouver. Here's what owners, tenants, and investors need to know in 2026.
Sep 15, 2026
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Lease Economics · 6 min read
Industrial Rent Escalation Structures: A Metro Vancouver Tenant Guide
Understanding annual rent increases in industrial leases. How CPI, fixed-rate, and hybrid escalation clauses affect your occupancy costs in Metro Vancouver.
Sep 10, 2026
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Industry News · 3 min read
Just Listed: 37,453 SF Cross-Dock Sublease at 403 East Kent Avenue North, Vancouver
New to market: unit 15 at 403 East Kent Avenue North in South Vancouver's Marine Drive Industrial Centre. 37,453 SF of cross-dock distribution space for sublease with ten dock doors, 23' clear height and a term running to February 2029. Co-listed with Conor Finucane, NAI Commercial.
Sep 9, 2026
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Submarkets · 6 min read
Port Kells Absorption Patterns: What Campbell Heights Spillover Means for Surrey Industrial
As Campbell Heights approaches build-out, Port Kells is absorbing spillover demand. Here's how absorption patterns are shifting across Surrey's two premier industrial nodes.
Sep 8, 2026
ReadOwner Guides · 7 min read
Industrial Lease Negotiation Strategy for Owners in Metro Vancouver
A practical framework for Metro Vancouver industrial landlords to negotiate lease terms that protect asset value, optimize returns, and retain quality tenants in a shifting market.
Sep 3, 2026
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Industries · 6 min read
EV Fleet Transition and Last-Mile Facility Requirements in Metro Vancouver
As commercial fleets electrify, Metro Vancouver last-mile operators face new facility demands around charging infrastructure, power capacity, and site design.
Sep 1, 2026
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Lease Economics · 7 min read
Triple-Net Lease Structures and TMI Explained for Metro Vancouver Industrial
Understanding triple-net leases and TMI calculations is essential for industrial tenants and landlords in Metro Vancouver. Here's how these structures work in practice.
Aug 28, 2026
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Industry News · 3 min read
Just Listed: A308 4899 Vanguard Road, Richmond, 4,074 SF Industrial Strata at $2,049,000
New to market: unit A308 at The Vanguard, 4899 Vanguard Road in East Cambie, Richmond. 4,074 SF of modern industrial strata at $2,049,000, about $503 per square foot, priced below comparable units in the complex. Video tour inside.
Aug 26, 2026
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Industries · 7 min read
3PL and Fulfillment Real Estate Requirements in Metro Vancouver
Third-party logistics providers face distinct facility requirements in Metro Vancouver. This guide covers building specifications, lease structures, and submarket considerations for 3PL operators.
Aug 25, 2026
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Industries · 6 min read
Aerospace and MRO Industrial Real Estate Near YXX: A 2026 Guide
Abbotsford International Airport has emerged as a specialized hub for aerospace maintenance and manufacturing. Here's what owners, occupiers, and investors need to know about MRO real estate near YXX.
Aug 20, 2026
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Industry News · 5 min read
New to Market: 13 Industrial Strata Units at IntraUrban McCarthy, Winfield, From $250 PSF
Breaking: Building 2 at 9640 McCarthy Road brings 46,741 SF of brand new industrial strata to the Winfield and North Kelowna market. 28 foot clear, concrete mezzanines, I2 zoning, immediate occupancy, priced below replacement cost.
Aug 20, 2026
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Investment · 7 min read
838-850 Powell Street: A High-Density Development Site With Holding Income in East Vancouver
Three contiguous M-2 parcels at Powell and Cordova offer up to 128,010 buildable SF, holding income anchored by one of Vancouver's two Starbucks drive-throughs, and a path to a full-block assembly minutes from the port and downtown.
Aug 20, 2026
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Regulation · 8 min read
B.C. Wants Food-Processing Plants on Lower-Grade ALR Land: What the Proposal Means for Metro Vancouver Industrial
The Province is consulting on a rule that would let food processors build on Class 4-7 ALR soils with just 5% B.C.-grown inputs. What is on the table, who benefits, and how it intersects with Metro Vancouver’s industrial land shortage.
Aug 18, 2026
ReadRegulation · 7 min read
Municipal Industrial Intensification Policies Reshaping Metro Vancouver
How municipal intensification policies are changing development potential, building form, and investment calculus across Metro Vancouver's industrial submarkets.
Aug 18, 2026
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Investment · 7 min read
Industrial Investment Underwriting Framework for Metro Vancouver
A structured approach to underwriting industrial acquisitions in Metro Vancouver, covering income analysis, expense modeling, capital reserves, and risk adjustments specific to the region.
Aug 13, 2026
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Submarkets · 6 min read
Campbell Heights Business Park: A Submarket Profile for 2026
A detailed look at Campbell Heights' industrial inventory, tenant mix, lease economics, and infrastructure drivers shaping South Surrey's premier business park.
Aug 11, 2026
ReadTenant Guides · 7 min read
E-Commerce Fulfillment Site Selection in Metro Vancouver: A 2026 Guide
A practical framework for e-commerce operators selecting fulfillment facilities in Metro Vancouver, covering submarket trade-offs, building specifications, and labour considerations.
Aug 4, 2026
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Tenant Guides · 6 min read
Power Capacity Considerations for Manufacturing Site Selection
Manufacturing tenants in Metro Vancouver must evaluate electrical infrastructure early. Here's how power capacity shapes site selection decisions.
Jul 28, 2026
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Tenant Guides · 6 min read
Site Selection Framework for Manufacturing Operators in Metro Vancouver
A structured approach to evaluating industrial sites for manufacturing use across Metro Vancouver's diverse submarkets, from power capacity to zoning and workforce access.
Jul 23, 2026
ReadSubmarkets · 6 min read
Tilbury LNG Corridor and Delta Industrial Outlook for 2026
How the Tilbury LNG expansion is reshaping Delta's industrial landscape, driving infrastructure investment, and creating new opportunities for owners and occupiers in Metro Vancouver's southern corridor.
Jul 21, 2026
ReadOwner Guides · 6 min read
Strata Industrial in Metro Vancouver: Owner-User Opportunities in 2026
Strata industrial ownership offers businesses an alternative to escalating lease costs. Here's what owner-users need to know about current opportunities across Greater Vancouver submarkets.
Jul 16, 2026
ReadLease Economics · 6 min read
Industrial Lease Renewal Strategy: Timing and Tactics for Metro Vancouver
When to start lease renewal negotiations and how to approach them strategically in Metro Vancouver's competitive industrial market. A guide for tenants and landlords.
Jul 14, 2026
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Tenant Guides · 6 min read
Last-Mile Logistics Facility Site Selection in Metro Vancouver
A practical framework for evaluating last-mile distribution sites across Metro Vancouver submarkets, from lease economics to proximity metrics that drive operational efficiency.
Jul 9, 2026
ReadRegulation · 6 min read
How the Agricultural Land Reserve Constrains Metro Vancouver Industrial Supply
The ALR permanently limits developable industrial land across Greater Vancouver, creating structural supply constraints that continue to drive lease rates and land values upward.
Jul 7, 2026
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Investment · 7 min read
Warehouses for Sale in Metro Vancouver: A Buyer's Guide for Owner-Users and Investors
Industrial buildings rarely trade in Metro Vancouver, and the ones that do move quickly. Here is how owner-users and investors actually find, evaluate, and secure warehouses for sale in Greater Vancouver.
Jul 6, 2026
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Asset Classes · 7 min read
Cold Storage Warehouse Space in Vancouver: Costs, Availability, and How to Secure It
Cold storage is the tightest segment of Metro Vancouver's industrial market. Here is what refrigerated warehouse space actually costs, why so little of it exists, and the realistic paths to securing it.
Jul 6, 2026
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Investment · 6 min read
Industrial Cap Rates in Metro Vancouver: What Investors Need to Know
Understanding how capitalization rates function across Metro Vancouver's industrial submarkets helps investors evaluate opportunities and benchmark asset performance.
Jul 2, 2026
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Submarkets · 6 min read
Richmond Industrial Market: The Rise of Cold Storage and Distribution
Richmond has become Metro Vancouver's premier cold storage and distribution cluster, driven by port proximity, food processing history, and infrastructure advantages.
Jun 30, 2026
ReadMarket Reports · 6 min read
Metro Vancouver Industrial Vacancy and Absorption: What the Numbers Mean
An analysis of vacancy rates and absorption trends across Metro Vancouver's industrial submarkets, with insights for owners, occupiers, and investors navigating the current market.
Jun 25, 2026
ReadLease Economics · 6 min read
Sale-Leaseback Economics for Metro Vancouver Industrial Owner-Users
Understanding the financial mechanics of sale-leaseback transactions helps industrial owner-users release capital while maintaining operational continuity in Greater Vancouver's competitive market.
Jun 23, 2026
ReadMarket Reports · 6 min read
Vancouver-Proper Industrial Market: Scarcity Driving Premium Positioning
An in-depth analysis of Vancouver's urban industrial market, examining how land constraints and rezoning pressures are reshaping lease rates, availability, and investment strategy.
Jun 18, 2026
ReadSubmarkets · 6 min read
Langley and Aldergrove: Metro Vancouver's Expanding Industrial Corridor
The Langley-Aldergrove corridor has emerged as one of Metro Vancouver's most active industrial growth zones, offering larger land parcels and competitive rates for users priced out of core markets.
Jun 16, 2026
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Asset Classes · 9 min read
Science and Research Facilities in Greater Vancouver: A Practical Guide to Lab, Cleanroom, and GMP Space
Lab, cleanroom, and GMP-ready space is the most specialized corner of Metro Vancouver's industrial market. Here's where it concentrates, what it costs, and how biotech, medtech, and research occupiers should approach site selection.
Jun 11, 2026
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Asset Classes · 6 min read
Flex Industrial Space in Greater Vancouver: What Owners and Tenants Should Know
Flex industrial properties offer versatile configurations for businesses needing both warehouse and office functions. Here's how this asset class performs across Metro Vancouver submarkets.
Jun 11, 2026
ReadSubmarkets · 6 min read
Richmond Industrial Market: Inside Metro Vancouver's Cold Storage Hub
Richmond's industrial market has evolved into a specialized cold storage and distribution cluster. Here's what owners, occupiers, and investors need to know about this unique submarket.
Jun 9, 2026
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Industry News · 4 min read
The 32 Avenue Widening Isn't a Road Project. It's Campbell Heights' Next Supply Pipeline.
Surrey, TransLink and BC Hydro are jointly installing the road, power and drainage capacity that opens up the next wave of Campbell Heights industrial. The clue is in the drainage scope.
Jun 6, 2026
ReadRegulation · 6 min read
Industrial Zoning Across BC Municipalities: What Owners and Tenants Must Know
Understanding how industrial zoning varies across Metro Vancouver municipalities is essential for site selection, expansion planning, and investment decisions in a supply-constrained market.
Jun 4, 2026
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Asset Classes · 6 min read
Flex Industrial Space in Greater Vancouver: A Practical Guide
Flex industrial properties offer a hybrid solution for businesses needing warehouse, office, and showroom space under one roof. Here's what owners and tenants should know about this asset class in Metro Vancouver.
Jun 2, 2026
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Industry News · 5 min read
Vancouver Broker Builds IndustrialVancouver.ca to Help Companies Find Usable Industrial Space, Not Just Listings
Metro Vancouver businesses searching for industrial space face a gap between available listings and what is actually usable. IndustrialVancouver.ca was built to close it.
Jun 1, 2026
ReadMarket Reports · 7 min read
Metro Vancouver Industrial Mid-2026 Market Pulse
A read on Metro Vancouver industrial real estate at mid-2026: vacancy, lease rates, absorption, and submarket performance across the Lower Mainland.
May 28, 2026
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