Transforming Spaces: Office Conversions and Multifamily Insights with PCI Developments
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Sandy MacKay

Transforming Spaces: Office Conversions and Multifamily Insights with PCI Developments

E118 • Aug 27, 2025 • 8 mins

In this episode, Sandy MacKay explores the innovative trend of transforming vacant office buildings into multifamily units, highlighting major developments in this area. He examines PCI Developments' recent multifamily transactions in East Vancouver, providing insights into the local real estate market dynamics. The discussion also covers the role and efficiency of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in facilitating multifamily real estate investments. Sandy emphasizes the importance of leveraging tools and partners to achieve success in real estate investing, offering practical advice for investors looking to navigate and capitalize on opportunities in the multifamily sector.

Key Points

  • Vacant office buildings are being repurposed into multifamily housing, presenting new opportunities for real estate investors.
  • The recent sale of three rental buildings in East Vancouver highlights strategic moves in the market, such as share transactions to bypass property transfer taxes.
  • CMHC's mortgage loan insurance products and market insights are crucial tools for multifamily investors in Canada.
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