Articles and commentary on the trends, regulations, and deal flow shaping the Canadian self storage industry.
What Self-Storage Operators Need to Know in 2026 Patrick Wood, Founder, JBW Commercial | CSSA Spring Conference 2026 The 2026 assessment cycle has been one of the most punishing in recent memory for Canadian self-storage owners....
Field notes from the 21st Annual CSSA Western Canadian Conference in Whistler. The five issues every Canadian self storage investor should walk into this year's event ready to discuss, from property tax assessment risk to financing...
JBW Commercial | Canadian Self Storage Investment Insights | April 2026 The Canadian self storage market has spent the past decade living in the slipstream of its larger American counterpart. Institutional capital, operating platforms, pricing technology,...
By Patrick Wood Commercial Real Estate Broker | Canadian Self Storage Specialist The self-storage industry converged on San Antonio this spring for the Self-Storage Association’s annual conference, and the energy on the ground told a clear...
By: Patrick Wood Self-Storage Real Estate Specialist at JBW Commercial Across British Columbia and throughout Canada, municipal councils face a constant balancing act when it comes to land use. Competing demands from residential developers, commercial interests,...
Canada’s economy is currently experiencing a notable deceleration highlighted by the recent surprise announcement that GDP growth fell to 0% in November 2025 after contracting in October. This stalling of growth was counter to predictions of at least slow growth in...
This article outlines the Assessment appeal process in British Columbia. While other provinces have different procedures, some principles may apply where assessments use the income approach; provinces using cost-based assessments will follow a different process. Property...
Canada’s self-storage industry has evolved significantly over the past decade, transitioning from a niche real estate segment to a mainstream investment class. As we approach 2026, the sector is poised for continued growth, driven by demographic...
A Historic Gathering The CSSA has long been the cornerstone of Canada’s self-storage industry, fostering education, networking, and advocacy. The 20th conference anniversary (27th year of the Association) brought a sense of pride and reflection, as...
In October 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 709 (SB 709) into law, marking a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for the self-storage industry in California. The legislation, which takes effect on January...