Mixed-use walk-ups
Commercial ground floor (retail, office, service) with residential apartments above. Common on main streets across Ontario and Alberta. We handle the residential side natively and coordinate on the commercial component.
Industrial / Commercial / Mixed-Use
Sell Industrial or Commercial in Alberta or Ontario
Commercial and industrial properties: single-tenant retail storefronts, small industrial bays, mixed-use walk-ups with commercial ground floor, and comparable specialty properties. We review each file on its own merits and can move faster than a traditional commercial listing when the fit is there.
Commercial & Industrial Properties
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Written Response Within 5 Business Days
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What We Review
Commercial & Industrial Properties
The commercial real estate market runs on a different clock from residential — longer due diligence, environmental reports, zoning surveys, commercial lender underwriting. Where we add value is commercial and industrial files where the owner values speed, certainty, and a quiet transaction over a long marketing process.
Small retail storefronts
Standalone or endcap small retail — 1,000-5,000 sq ft. Vacant, tenanted, or owner-occupied. Neighbourhood strip locations rather than power-centre / big-box.
Small industrial / flex bays
Small-bay industrial condos, older single-tenant warehouses, and light-industrial buildings under roughly 10,000 sq ft. Environmental posture matters — Phase 1 ESA reviewed as part of any offer discussion.
Office condos and small office buildings
Individual office condominium units, small single-tenant office buildings, and professional suites. Post-remote-work office markets are complicated — we're honest about that in the offer conversation.
Conversion candidates
Commercial buildings that could realistically convert to residential (or vice versa) under existing zoning or with a straightforward variance. Where the highest-and-best use is clearly residential, we’re on stronger ground.
Distressed commercial & industrial
Properties in receivership, vacant for extended periods, or with lender pressure. Where the underlying real estate is sound and the situation calls for a fast, quiet transaction, worth submitting.
What Fits
Files We’re a Fit On
Every commercial or industrial file is different. Below are the property profiles that typically land well with our buying team — submit yours and we’ll come back with a straight answer within 5 business days.
- Mixed-use walk-ups with residential upside
- Retail or office buildings, single-tenant or owner-occupied
- Small-bay industrial and light-industrial buildings
- Commercial or industrial properties where residential conversion is zoning-permitted and viable
- Distressed situations where quiet and fast matter
Submit the property and you’ll have a written response within 5 business days.
How It Works
Three Steps From Submission to Answer
- 1
Submit the property details
Address, use (retail, office, industrial, mixed-use), approximate size, current occupancy (owner-occupied, tenanted, vacant), any recent environmental reports, and a note on the situation driving the sale.
- 2
Get a written response in 5 business days
We assess against our buy box, run comps or a cap-rate model where appropriate, and either send a cash offer or a straight referral to a commercial broker who fits.
- 3
Close through a real estate lawyer
Where we do buy, closing runs 15 to 45 days depending on environmental due diligence and any commercial financing on our end. Longer than a residential file, but predictable and quiet.
Why a Direct Sale
Commercial Listings Run Long and Public
A traditional commercial listing runs 6 to 18 months from listing agreement to closing. Tenants get letters. Vendor due diligence packages get circulated to prospects who may never bid. Environmental reports get shared with people who never end up as buyers. Commercial broker commissions typically run 4-6% on smaller deals.
For a certain kind of commercial or industrial file — where the owner is retiring, dealing with an estate, or needs to exit a lease-back situation — a direct sale to a buyer who can close in weeks rather than quarters is worth the trade against a long marketing process.
Common Questions
Commercial & Industrial — FAQ
Do you buy commercial and industrial properties directly?
Yes. We buy commercial, industrial, and mixed-use properties directly across Alberta and Ontario when the file fits our buying team's profile — mixed-use with residential upside, retail or office buildings, small-bay industrial, and distressed situations that call for speed. Submit the property and you'll have a written response within 5 business days.
How do you handle environmental (Phase 1 / Phase 2) reports?
For any industrial file, a current Phase 1 ESA is part of standard due diligence. Where a Phase 2 flags active contamination, the remediation profile shapes the offer discussion — that's a case-by-case conversation.
Do you buy commercial properties with active tenant leases?
Yes. Existing leases assume at closing under the standard estoppel process. Rent-roll and security deposit adjustments handled on the statement of adjustments by the closing lawyer.
How long does a commercial closing take vs. residential?
Longer. Commercial and industrial closings typically run 15 to 45 days depending on environmental due diligence, any commercial financing, and the underlying legal complexity. Residential files close in 7 to 15 days; commercial almost always runs longer because of the additional review layer.
What are the tax implications on a commercial disposition (GST/HST, capital gains, recapture)?
Different from residential. Most commercial dispositions attract GST/HST unless the buyer is registered and self-assesses. Capital gains and CCA recapture apply the same way as on any rental property. Depreciation recapture on the building portion can be significant on assets held for many years. Talk to your accountant before finalizing any deal structure.
Can you help if my commercial property is in receivership?
Yes — worth submitting. Court-appointed receiver sales run on their own tender or offer process, and we can participate where the property profile fits. Submit the file and we'll come back within 5 business days.
Where We Buy Commercial & Industrial
Commercial & Industrial Across Alberta and Ontario
Commercial, industrial, and mixed-use properties across both provinces. Major markets below — full city list at /alberta and /ontario.
Commercial or industrial property in a smaller market? Submit your property — written response within 5 business days.
Related Situations
Other Situations We Handle
Multi-Family
Duplex to small apartment building — the residential-side neighbour.
Learn moreVacant Land
Undeveloped commercial or residential land parcels.
Learn moreCapital Gains on Rental
Depreciation recapture and capital gains on rental/commercial dispositions.
Learn moreTired Landlord
Owner-of-record exit path — often intersects with mixed-use.
Learn moreRelocating Out of Province
Selling remotely when you're already gone.
Learn moreBehind on Mortgage
Missed commercial payments before lender enforcement escalates.
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Submit Your Commercial Property
One straight answer, either way.
Submit the property and you’ll have a written response within 5 business days: an offer, a referral, or a clear explanation of why it’s not a fit. No commitment on your end.