East VancouverTight
Small bay availability remains thin under 5,000 sq. ft.
Functional grade-loaded options under 5,000 sq. ft. continue to lease quickly. Tenants who wait into Q2 face higher rents and fewer choices.
SupplyMay 12
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PreviewOne thing to know this week
Small bay supply under 5,000 sq. ft. across East Vancouver remains thin. Tenants waiting into Q2 are seeing fewer functional options and rising renewal asks. If your lease is up this year, the conversation should already be happening.
New listings3 worth noting
Recent deals1 lease, 1 sale
Submarket spotlightSouth Vancouver
Building of weekYard-supported flex
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South VancouverActive
Mid-size flex demand is holding above supply.
Tenants in the 8,000–15,000 sq. ft. band are competing for limited functional product. Older buildings with reliable loading are leasing faster than expected.
DemandMay 9
RichmondActive
Logistics requirements remain active across the corridor.
Distribution and food users are continuing to push for modern product with dock loading and 26 ft+ clear. Newer strata absorption is steady.
DemandMay 7
Mount PleasantWatching
Redevelopment pressure continues to shape lease decisions.
Tenants in older stock are increasingly asking about relocation options. Owners with redevelopment timelines should plan tenant communications early.
RedevelopmentMay 5
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