Commercial Real Estate in Metro Vancouver
We are based in White Rock, and our commercial clients buy across Metro Vancouver and beyond. If you are searching for commercial real estate in Vancouver, here is how we work.
Commercial Real Estate in Metro Vancouver at a glance
- Recognition
- Top 3 Commercial Team across Canada at RE/MAX, based on commission in 2025
- Career sales
- $900M+
- Office
- #306 - 1493 Foster St, White Rock, BC V4B 0C4
- Metro Vancouver client stories
- 4695 Canada Way, Burnaby
- Phone
- 604-385-3770
Commercial real estate in Metro Vancouver
Our office is in White Rock, not downtown Vancouver, and we say that up front. Metro Vancouver is one region with many cities, and commercial buyers often search across city lines. We work with clients who want to buy offices, retail, plazas and businesses around the region, and our team has been recognized as a Top 3 Commercial Team across Canada at RE/MAX by commission in 2025.
We do not claim Vancouver listings. What we offer is experience with commercial deals, careful reading of leases and a team that coordinates the details for you.
A Burnaby example: 4695 Canada Way
One of our client stories is 4695 Canada Way in Burnaby. The client wanted a stable income property in a high-exposure corridor with strong transit connectivity. The building is leased to medical, professional office and service-oriented retail tenants, and we secured it at $6.85M.
It shows how we approach Metro Vancouver. We look at the corridor, the tenant mix and the building, and we negotiate with the seller.
A Penticton example: 99 Padmore St
Another story is 99 Padmore St in Penticton, a fully leased office building anchored by Grant Thornton. We secured it at $2.9M with a 6.6% cap rate. This is outside Metro Vancouver, but it shows our approach for investors who are open to other BC markets.
Some clients start looking in Vancouver, then discover that a better fit exists elsewhere. We tell you what we see and let you decide.
What Vancouver commercial buyers should check
The City of Vancouver publishes zoning and land-use resources, and other Metro Vancouver cities publish their own. Always confirm which city a property sits in, because the bylaws, permits and business licence rules are different. Do not assume one city's rules apply in the next.
For leased buildings, review the rent roll, lease terms and recoverable expenses. For strata commercial units, read the bylaws, fees and depreciation report. We help you gather what you need before you remove conditions.
Financing and business purchases
If you will run your own company from the property, we work with commercial bankers who can structure financing up to 100% for qualified buyers. Lenders decide, and we help you prepare.
For multi-unit rentals of 5 or more units, CMHC MLI Select offers as little as 5% down, up to 95% loan-to-value, and amortizations up to 50 years, points-based on affordability, energy efficiency and accessibility. Business buyers can use our coordination of accounting, legal, financing and landlord negotiation from first offer to closing.
Selling or leasing in Metro Vancouver
If you already own a commercial property and are thinking of selling, we gather the leases, expense records and property details a serious buyer will ask for. We then decide with you whether to market openly or quietly, which matters when tenants are still operating in the space.
Tenants and landlords also contact us about leasing. We compare base rent, additional rent, improvements and renewal terms for tenants, and we help landlords present their space and screen enquiries. Tell us the city and the type of property and we will say honestly whether we are the right fit.
Why work with a White Rock team
Our home base gives us a close view of Surrey, White Rock and the south side of the region, and we work from there to Burnaby and beyond. Many of our commercial deals start with a conversation about what you need, not what is on the market this week.
For more local detail, see our Surrey commercial hub, which covers offices, retail, industrial and plazas, and our commercial lease page for tenants and landlords.
Plazas and investment buildings
We specialize in the acquisition and sale of commercial plazas across BC. Whether a plaza is in Burnaby, Surrey or somewhere else in the region, we read the leases, the tenant mix and the yearly costs with you, and we explain what we would want to know before buying.
Investors often ask how our deals compare. Our published client stories give the purchase price and cap rate, and each one shows a different kind of building. We would rather walk you through the actual property than talk in general terms.
Commercial properties we helped clients acquire
Frequently asked questions
Do you have commercial listings in Vancouver?
No, we do not claim Vancouver commercial listings. We are based in White Rock and help clients buy commercial property across Metro Vancouver and BC.
Where is your office?
Our only office is #306 - 1493 Foster St, White Rock, BC V4B 0C4. You can call 604-385-3770.
What Metro Vancouver commercial deal have you completed?
One client story is 4695 Canada Way in Burnaby, secured at $6.85M. It is leased to medical, professional office and retail service tenants.
How do I check zoning in Vancouver?
The City of Vancouver publishes zoning and land-use resources. Other cities in Metro Vancouver have their own, so confirm the right city first.
Can I get financing for a commercial building I will use myself?
We work with commercial bankers who can structure financing up to 100% for qualified buyers. The lender makes the decision.
Can you help with rental buildings?
Yes. For multi-unit rentals of 5 or more units, we can discuss CMHC MLI Select, which CMHC and lenders approve.
Do you only work in Surrey and White Rock?
No. Our home base is White Rock and Surrey, but commercial clients buy across Metro Vancouver and other parts of BC. Tell us what you need and where.
Get off-market commercial deals
Tell us what you want to buy or lease in Metro Vancouver. We will give you a plain read on the options.