Howard Chai, Author at STOREYS

The Guildford Place retail complex at 10310-10340 152nd Street in Surrey.

Industry

Surrey Retail Complex Owned By Landmark Premiere And Cenyard Facing Foreclosure

The Guildford Place retail complex at 10310-10340 152nd Street in Surrey is co-owned by Landmark Premiere Properties and Cenyard Investments.

Real Estate News

Homes Sales In Greater Vancouver Down 24% Amidst Economic Turmoil

Residential sales in Greater Vancouver are down year over year despite borrowing conditions being better now.

The 11-storey building previously proposed for 728-796 Main Street in Vancouver.

Commercial

Bonnis Properties Ordered To Return $1.1M Deposit After Failed Sale In Vancouver

The subject site is 728-796 Main Street in Vancouver and Bonnis Properties was set to sell the site to Epix Developments for $22 million.

Clockwise from top centre: Jamie Read, JLL, Nicholas Ludwig, Charmaine Liang, Evan French, and Altus Group

Appointment Notices

BC Real Estate And Development Industry Hires And Promotions: April 2025

There was less people news in April than March in BC's real estate and development industry, but there were still some notable hires and promotions.

A rendering of Phase Two of ALMAR @ Guelph.

Construction

Inside Forum Asset Management's $15.5M Development Charges Battle In Guelph

Forum Asset Management announced earlier this month that it is putting the second phase of its student housing project in Guelph on hold after the City's decision to impose $15.5 million in development charges.

The three parcels are located along W 41st Avenue across the street from Oakridge Park.

Industry

Landmark Premiere Properties Facing Second Insolvency In Vancouver

This latest insolvency for Landmark Premiere Properties is pertaining to three parcels right across the street from Oakridge Park in Vancouver.

Residential towers looming over Henderson Place Mall in Coquitlam.

Construction

City Of Coquitlam Outlines Rates For New Amenity Cost Charges Program

The City of Coquitlam is set to begin consultation on the new amenity cost charges (ACCs) program, which could be adopted as early as June.

The One, under construction at 1 Bloor Street West in Toronto.

Industry

Court Dismisses $1.4B Bid From Mysterious Entity To Buy The One

The $1.4 billion bid to buy The One was submitted by an entity called Chateau Yorkville Corp. despite Tridel already being selected to complete the project.

Office

Polygon Buys Corner Site Across From Oakridge Park, Planning 27-Storey Tower

The 5655 Cambie Street site in Vancouver is currently occupied by an office building and Polygon has already submitted a rezoning application.

The Downtown Eastside of Vancouver surrounding Woodward's 43.

Policy

Vancouver Proposing Sweeping Changes To Accelerate Redevelopment Of DTES

Proposed changes for the Downtown Eastside include reduced social housing requirements, increasing allowable heights, and streamlining development processes.

Howard Chai

Staff Writer & Western Lead

Surrey Retail Complex Owned By Landmark Premiere And Cenyard Facing Foreclosure

The Guildford Place retail complex at 10310-10340 152nd Street in Surrey is co-owned by Landmark Premiere Properties and Cenyard Investments.

Homes Sales In Greater Vancouver Down 24% Amidst Economic Turmoil

Residential sales in Greater Vancouver are down year over year despite borrowing conditions being better now.

Bonnis Properties Ordered To Return $1.1M Deposit After Failed Sale In Vancouver

The subject site is 728-796 Main Street in Vancouver and Bonnis Properties was set to sell the site to Epix Developments for $22 million.

BC Real Estate And Development Industry Hires And Promotions: April 2025

There was less people news in April than March in BC's real estate and development industry, but there were still some notable hires and promotions.

Inside Forum Asset Management's $15.5M Development Charges Battle In Guelph

Forum Asset Management announced earlier this month that it is putting the second phase of its student housing project in Guelph on hold after the City's decision to impose $15.5 million in development charges.

Landmark Premiere Properties Facing Second Insolvency In Vancouver

This latest insolvency for Landmark Premiere Properties is pertaining to three parcels right across the street from Oakridge Park in Vancouver.

City Of Coquitlam Outlines Rates For New Amenity Cost Charges Program

The City of Coquitlam is set to begin consultation on the new amenity cost charges (ACCs) program, which could be adopted as early as June.

Nicola Wealth To Buy Foreclosed Rental Project In Mount Pleasant For $13M

The project was set for 304 and 316 E 1st Avenue in Vancouver before a foreclosure proceeding was initiated in July 2023.

Court Dismisses $1.4B Bid From Mysterious Entity To Buy The One

The $1.4 billion bid to buy The One was submitted by an entity called Chateau Yorkville Corp. despite Tridel already being selected to complete the project.

Choice Properties REIT Announces $340.3M In Industrial Property Acquisitions

The acquisitions announced by Choice Properties REIT (TSX: CHP.UN) occurred subsequent to Q1 2025.

Polygon Buys Corner Site Across From Oakridge Park, Planning 27-Storey Tower

The 5655 Cambie Street site in Vancouver is currently occupied by an office building and Polygon has already submitted a rezoning application.

Vancouver Proposing Sweeping Changes To Accelerate Redevelopment Of DTES

Proposed changes for the Downtown Eastside include reduced social housing requirements, increasing allowable heights, and streamlining development processes.

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Howard Chai

Staff Writer & Western Lead

​The Guildford Place retail complex at 10310-10340 152nd Street in Surrey is co-owned by Landmark Premiere Properties and Cenyard Investments.

​Residential sales in Greater Vancouver are down year over year despite borrowing conditions being better now.

​The subject site is 728-796 Main Street in Vancouver and Bonnis Properties was set to sell the site to Epix Developments for $22 million.

There was less people news in April than March in BC's real estate and development industry, but there were still some notable hires and promotions.

Forum Asset Management announced earlier this month that it is putting the second phase of its student housing project in Guelph on hold after the City's decision to impose $15.5 million in development charges.

This latest insolvency for Landmark Premiere Properties is pertaining to three parcels right across the street from Oakridge Park in Vancouver.

​The City of Coquitlam is set to begin consultation on the new amenity cost charges (ACCs) program, which could be adopted as early as June.

The project was set for 304 and 316 E 1st Avenue in Vancouver before a foreclosure proceeding was initiated in July 2023.

The $1.4 billion bid to buy The One was submitted by an entity called Chateau Yorkville Corp. despite Tridel already being selected to complete the project.

​The acquisitions announced by Choice Properties REIT (TSX: CHP.UN) occurred subsequent to Q1 2025.

​The 5655 Cambie Street site in Vancouver is currently occupied by an office building and Polygon has already submitted a rezoning application.

​Proposed changes for the Downtown Eastside include reduced social housing requirements, increasing allowable heights, and streamlining development processes.

2025 © STOREYS Publishing Inc. | All Rights Reserved

The Guildford Place retail complex at 10310-10340 152nd Street in Surrey is co-owned by Landmark Premiere Properties and Cenyard Investments.

Residential sales in Greater Vancouver are down year over year despite borrowing conditions being better now.

The subject site is 728-796 Main Street in Vancouver and Bonnis Properties was set to sell the site to Epix Developments for $22 million.

The City of Coquitlam is set to begin consultation on the new amenity cost charges (ACCs) program, which could be adopted as early as June.

The acquisitions announced by Choice Properties REIT (TSX: CHP.UN) occurred subsequent to Q1 2025.

The 5655 Cambie Street site in Vancouver is currently occupied by an office building and Polygon has already submitted a rezoning application.

Proposed changes for the Downtown Eastside include reduced social housing requirements, increasing allowable heights, and streamlining development processes.