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...
By: Patrick Wood PREC, Partner, JBW Commercial Date: October 8th, 2025 The Western Canadian self-storage market continues to evolve in Q3 2025, shaped by shifting economic conditions, demographic changes, and regional supply dynamics. While the sector...
Why This Question Matters With household migration, downsizing and ecommerce keeping lockers full, Western Canada’s smaller cities and towns have become fertile ground for self-storage investors. Ownership is still highly fragmented: institutional and large platform operators...
After spending a few days at the Self-Storage Association Fall Conference in early September, one of my main observations is that AI is one of the hottest and most discussed issues in today’s storage market. AI...
By: Patrick Wood PREC, Partner JBW Commercial Date: August 26th, 2025 SmartStop Self Storage has closed on the acquisition of a five-property, Bluebird-managed self-storage portfolio in Alberta from a joint venture led by Harrison Street, completing...
This podcast discusses the impact of low industrial vacancy rates in Metro Vancouver on the Self-Storage industry https://www.westerninvestor.com/news/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-industrial-vacancy-rate-flirting-with-zero-1.24284536?utm_source=Western+Investor+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fd95a8ef5b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_03_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9b89d35e1e-fd95a8ef5b-96760453 Article to follow Podcast: Play in new window | Download