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Tech Space Quarterly Newsletter Q2 2026
View the latest stats on the Metro Vancouver office market. Plus an insider look at which companies are MOVING, subleasing, or expanding their office footprint.
Scoring Tech Talent 2026
Scoring Tech Talent is a comprehensive analysis of labor market conditions, costs and quality in North America for highly skilled tech workers that can help decision-makers fulfill critical business and innovation objectives.
Metro Vancouver Office Report Q2 2026
Metro Vancouver vacancy increased slightly to 11.6%.
Metro Vancouver Office Report Q1 2026
Metro Vancouver vacancy dropped slightly to 10.8%, with Downtown at 12.3%. Suburban markets had the strongest improvement at 9.1%
Metro Vancouver Office Report Q4 2025
Metro Vancouver vacancy rose slightly to 11.6%, with Downtown at 12.8%. Suburban markets remained tighter, led by the North Shore at 2.3%.
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Metro Vancouver Office Report Q3 2025
The Metro Vancouver office market experienced an increase in vacancy, rising 50 basis points (bps) to 11.4%.
Scoring Tech Talent 2025
Scoring Tech Talent is a comprehensive analysis of labor market conditions, costs and quality in North America for highly skilled tech workers that can help decision-makers fulfill critical business and innovation objectives.
Metro Vancouver Office Report Q2 2025
Metro Vancouver’s overall office vacancy rate rose slightly to 10.9%, a 20 basis point increase from the previous quarter. This shift reflects diverging trends between the Downtown core and Suburban markets.
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Metro Vancouver Office Report Q1 2025
Metro Vancouver's overall office vacancy rate fell to 10.7%, a 50 basis point drop from the previous quarter, marking the first time since Q2 2021 that Downtown core vacancy is lower than Suburban vacancy.
CBRE Delivers an Award-Winning HQ for Earls Kitchen + Bar
Congratulations to Earls Kitchen + Bar on securing their new Vancouver headquarters, a stunning space that has earned the CoreNet Global Workplace Excellence REmmy Award!
Metro Vancouver Office Report Q4 2024
Metro Vancouver's overall office vacancy hit a 20-year high of 11.2%, driven by a surge in suburban vacancies (10.8%). Downtown core vacancy, however, shows signs of stabilizing.
Tech-30 2024
The tech industry continues to lead job growth in office-using sectors, with AI emerging as a significant catalyst for future demand in key markets
Metro Vancouver Office Report Q3 2024
Vacancy within the Downtown core rose 100 basis points to 11.8% and can be attributed to a few notable sublease vacancies which reversed the 1.0% decline recorded over the prior three quarters
Scoring Tech Talent 2024
Despite slower tech talent job growth last year, demand for highly skilled workers in cutting-edge sectors like artificial intelligence has increased.Download the the full report below to learn more.
Metro Vancouver Office Report Q2 2024
Overall vacancy in Metro Vancouver rose 20 basis points to 9.7%, marking the 2nd consecutive quarterly increase
Metro Vancouver Office Report Q1 2024
Market Highlights Metro Vancouver faces similar challenges to the national market: bifurcation between quality and commodity space, increasing capital costs for landlords in amenities and improvements, and a paused development cycle.
Millennials: Myths and Realities
As one of the largest generations in history, millennials are reshaping the global economy and influencing the built environment along the way.
Vancouver Scores Among Top for Tech Talent in 2017
When it comes to offering the best value for high-quality tech talent, Canada is leading the charge compared to our neighbours south of the border.
British Columbia’s Digital Technology Supercluster
Since the 1960s, BC has been growing as a technology-enabled economy. Companies in BC introduced the world’s first cellular radio, developed the technology that powered the first broadband internet networks, and commercialized the world’s first quantum computer.
The HTFG Highlights | 2018 Winter Wine Event
Each year The HTFG and our partners at ACETECH host our Annual Winter Wine Event at the Kostuik Gallery in Yaletown.
Tech Taking Off in False Creek Flats
PCI and Low Tide’s new development at 565 Great Northern Way will be the first new multi-tenant office building in that area in 18 years. Set for completion in Q2 this year, this flagship building is part of a larger development plan that will see nearly 2 million sq.ft. of future office space to be introduced to the area.
Vancouver Office MarketView Q4 2017
BC’s robust economy was again one of the strongest performers across the country.
Vancouver Office MarketView Q1 2018
BC’s diversified business environment enjoyed plenty of spillovers from the extraordinary growth of 2017 in GDP, trade, and the labour market.
The HTFG Highlights | 2018 Summer Wine Event
This summer the HTFG and our partners at ACETECH hosted the 25th annual wine event at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club.
Scoring Tech Talent in North America 2018
Nearly 6 million highly skilled workers across the U.S. and Canada comprise the tech talent that is leading global innovation by developing the software and devices we depend on and managing the data and systems that ensure the functionality of our tech ecosystems.
Vancouver Office MarketView Q2 2018
Growth Sustained With Strong Demand Wrestling Limited Supply. Access full report here.
The Reality of the Commercial Real Estate Market for Vancouver Tech Companies
We sat down with CBRE’s High Technology Facilities Group (HTFG) to talk about what a growing tech company should know and can expect when thinking about real estate.
2018 Tech-30: Measuring Tech Industry Impact on North American Markets
Tech-30 is a comprehensive analysis of office markets in the U.S. and Canada that are influenced by the high-tech industry. The 30 markets are ranked according to high-tech industry job growth and analyzed to determine how the industry influences office market fundamentals.
2018 Scoring Tech Talent
Scoring Canadian Tech Talent is a comprehensive analysis of labour market conditions, cost and quality for highly-skilled tech workers.
Autonomous Vehicles Driving Change in Real Estate
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) may have the greatest impact on U.S real estate markets since the mass adoption of the car and expansion of the federal highway system in the 1950s.
The HTFG Highlights | 2019 Winter Wine Event
We kicked off 2019 by hosting our Annual Winter Wine Event with ACETECH to catch up with our network and build new connections.
Vancouver Economics Market Overviews, Winter 2019
Notable highlights regarding Vancouver’s economic environment are provided below and have been sourced from The Conference Board of Canada’s Winter 2019 Metropolitan Outlook I report.
The HTFG Highlights | 2019 Summer Wine Event
This year The HTFG and ACETECH kicked off summer 2019 by hosting our Annual Summer Wine Event at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. The sunshine, spectacular oceanside view, delicious food, and vibrant selection of wine carefully curated by Ty the Wine Guy set the perfect stage for good conversations and new connections.
Let’s Talk Flex
Once considered a niche offering, flexible office space has become a prominent component of building owners’ and corporate occupier’s real estate strategies. As such, it represents a structural shift in office leasing that will survive– and perhaps thrive– in an economic downtown.
2019 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards
Congratulations to all the companies that were recognized in the 2019 Deloitte Fast 50 Awards! The High Technology Facilities Group is proud to be a returning sponsor.
2019 Scoring Canadian Tech Talent
In CBRE’s 2019 Scoring Canadian Tech Talent report that ranks 20 cities on competitive advantages and appeals to tech workers and employers, Vancouver moved up a spot to take the 3rd position.
The HTFG Highlights | Winter Wine Event 2020
We kicked off a new decade in the best way possible! In partnership with ACETECH, we hosted our Annual Winter Wine Event to catch up with the tech community at the Jennifer Kostuik Gallery
Vancouver Office MarketView Q4 2019
The Metro Vancouver office market finished 2019 with a record low vacancy rate of 3.7%, a 10 basis point (bps) decrease quarter-over-quarter and 190 bps year-over-year.
How Workplace Experience Can Boost Employee Engagement
There has been a focus on employee workplace experience like never before especially with the increased attention on employee wellness and a competitive job market. What has your workplace implemented to stay ahead of the game?
2020 Tech Trends
In celebration of a new decade, we’re taking a closer look at 14 tech trend predictions from CBInsights. 2020 will be a big year for all facets of technology, particularly in health tech, business optimization, and political agendas.
Vancouver Office MarketView Q1 2020
Market Highlights Market conditions in Metro Vancouver remained tight on the heels of a record low average vacancy in Q4 2019, with a marginal 10 basis points (bps) increase to 3.9% in Q1 2020.
Vancouver Office MarketView Q2 2020
Market Highlights Metro Vancouver experienced a substantial increase in overall office vacancy to 4.6%,
Vancouver Office MarketView Q2 2020
Metro Vancouver experienced a substantial increase in overall office vacancy to 4.6%, 70 basis point (bps) more than in Q1 2020.
Scoring Tech Talent 2020
The Scoring Tech Talent report is a comprehensive analysis of labour market conditions, costs and qualities for highly skilled tech workers. The top 50 markets in the U.S. and Canada were ranked according to their competitive advantages and appeal to both employers and tech talent.
CBRE’s Reopening Playbook
Are you working on your office reopening strategy? CBRE Vancouver was the first North American office to reopen and we are proud to share our CBRE Reopening Playbook to provide assistance and help set the standard for our current workplace reality.
Vancouver Office MarketView Q3 2020
Metro Vancouver office vacancy increased for the second successive quarter to 5.4%
Vancouver Office MarketView Q4 2020
Metro Vancouver office vacancy increased for the third consecutive quarter to 6.2%, up 280 basis points (bps) from the 2019 year-end total
Health Innovation Campus Planned at Vancouver’s New St. Paul’s Hospital
There is no question that the pandemic has underscored the importance of life sciences and revealed existing gaps in our health care system. Canada has lagged in supplying commercial real estate to nurture this essential, fast-growing industry.
Vancouver Office MarketView Q1 2021
The vacancy rate for all classes of office product in Metro Vancouver inched up 10 basis points (bps) from Q4 2020 and now sits at 6.3%. Nearly half of all this vacant product is located within the Downtown market.
Downtown office boom fueling residential demand?
Our very own teammate, Andre Alie Day, was recently featured in an urbanYVR interview with Shawn Brown, a Vancouver residential broker at West Haven Group. The two discussed downtown Vancouver’s current office tower boom and how it could affect residential real estate prices in Downtown Vancouver.
Top 10 Predictions for the Future of Workplaces
The pandemic has significantly altered how and where business is carried out. As COVID-19 restrictions begin to relax, our research team highlights 10 predictions for the future of workplaces!
Scoring Tech Talent 2021
The Scoring Tech Talent report is a comprehensive analysis of labour market conditions, costs, and qualities for highly skilled tech workers. The top 50 markets in the U.S. and Canada were ranked according to their competitive advantages and appeal to both employers and tech talent.
Vancouver Office MarketView Q2 2021
Vacancy rates for all classes of office product in Metro Vancouver increased 60 basis points (bps) to 6.9% in Q2 2021.
2021 Tech-30
Vancouver landed in the #3 spot out of 30 markets in our newly released 2021 Tech-30 report. The report measures the tech industry’s impact on North America’s job and office markets.
Vancouver Office MarketView Q3 2021
Vacancy rates for all classes of office product in Metro Vancouver increased 50 basis points to 7.4% in Q3 2021. Over 600,000 sq. ft. of new office inventory introduced this quarter contributed to the increase of vacancy in the market.
Vancouver Office MarketView Q4 2021
Vacancy rates for all classes of office product in Metro Vancouver decreased by 40 basis points (bps) to 7.0% in Q4 2021 2021. Even though 543,000 sq. ft. of new office inventory was introduced this quarter, nearly three-quarters were pre-leased prior to construction completion.
The Great Resignation’s Impact on Office Users
More U.S. workers are leaving their jobs than ever before, and job openings exceed willing workers—a trend dubbed the “Great Resignation” in headlines. What does this mean for office occupiers, and what can they do to attract and retain talent in the current environment?
Canada Office Figures Q1 2022
Vancouver has seen improved fundamentals over the last two quarters and has developers pushing to keep up with demand as 3.7 million sq. ft. is currently under construction. Although 63.9% of this product has been pre-leased, numerous offers are in play for significant blocks of space which could drive this rate up.
Vancouver Office MarketView Q1 2022
Vacancy rates for all office product classes throughout Metro Vancouver dropped 10 basis points (bps) quarter-over-quarter to 6.9% in Q1 2022. This is the second consecutive quarterly decline since vacancy peaked at 7.4% in Q3 2021.
Canada Office Figures Q2 2022
Office market steading, with Vancouver and suburban markets leading the recovery.
Scoring Tech Talent 2022
The Scoring Tech Talent report is a comprehensive analysis of labour market conditions, costs, and qualities for highly skilled tech workers. The top 50 markets in the U.S. and Canada were ranked according to their competitive advantages and appeal to both employers and tech talent.
Vancouver Office MarketView Q2 2022
Vancouver office vacancy rates experienced its fourth consecutive quarter of downward pressure with suburban markets continue to spearhead this decrease. Sustained demand within these markets could push vacancy rates below the record low of 4.5%, which was last recorded in Q4 2019.
2022 Tech-30
Tech-30 explores the tech industry’s impact on office space and ranks the 30 leading tech markets in the U.S. and Canada, as well as 10 up-and-coming tech markets. This year, Vancouver landed in the #1 spot out of 30 markets
Vancouver Office MarketView Q3 2022
For the first time in four quarters Metro Vancouver’s office vacancy rate experienced an increase, growing 30 basis points (bps) quarter-over-quarter to 6.6%.
Vancouver Office MarketView Q4 2022
Metro Vancouver’s vacancy rate increased for the second quarter in a row, growing 120 basis points (bps) quarter-over-quarter to 7.8%.
Vancouver Office Figures Q1 2023
Metro Vancouver’s vacancy rate increased for the third quarter in a row, growing 60 basis points (bps) to 8.4%, and presently stands 60 bps above the 10-year historical average of 7.8%.
Scoring Tech Talent 2023
Scoring Tech Talent is a comprehensive report showcasing a detailed analysis of the top 50 Tech Markets in North America. This includes labour market conditions, cost and quality for highly skilled tech workers and more.
Vancouver Office Figures Q2 2023
Metro Vancouver’s vacancy rate increased for the third quarter in a row, growing 70 basis points (bps) to 9.0% and presently stands 120 bps above the 10-year historical average of 7.8%.
2023 Office Occupier Sentiment Survey: Global Summary
CBRE’s 2023 Global Occupier Sentiment Surveys feature insights from more than 400 corporate real estate executives across multi-national and domestic companies around the world. These insights uncover trends about the future of work and the changing role of the office in the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Tech-30 2023
Tech industry job growth has slowed but not stopped. It remains well above the national average and fewer layoffs may be a precursor to renewed growth
Vancouver Office Stats Q3 2023
Market Highlights Metro Vancouver’s vacancy rate increased for the fifth consecutive quarter, growing 60 basis points (bps) to 9.6%
Global Tech Talent Guidebook 2024
The Global Tech Talent Guidebook is a comprehensive analysis of labour supply, cost and quality that will help decision-makers meet critical business and innovation objectives.
Vancouver Office Stats Q4 2023
Market HighlightsFollowing a period of significant development, the office pipeline is lightening, with some suburban projects on hold until economic uncertainty clears.
