Vancouver Multiplex Reality Check: Only 2% of Lots Are Profitable

Most investors and homeowners think the new Vancouver multiplex legislation turned every single-family lot into a development win. The truth? After analyzing more than 56,000 properties, the data tells a completely different story.

While tens of thousands of lots were legalized for multiplex housing 19 months ago, only 2% actually provide the returns necessary for a developer to break ground. In this video, I’m pulling back the curtain on the "shocking truth" behind the numbers and showing you why the political narrative doesn't match the financial reality on the ground.

In this video, you will learn:
• The 2% Rule: Why most Vancouver lots are financially non-starters for multiplexes.
• The "Unicorn" Pattern: How to identify the rare, profitable properties using street-level data like frontage, lane access, and property geometry.
• The ROI Myth: Why prestigious addresses in Kitsilano, Dunbar, and Shaughnessy are often outperformed by overlooked micro-neighborhoods.
• Developer Secrets: How the smartest developers are quietly positioning themselves in 2026.

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DATA from www.vanplex.ca



CHAPTERS
0:01 Overview
0:55 Introduction and Multiplex Experience
1:59 Multiplex Permits Map
2:29 Permit Status
2:49 Permit Submission Timeline
3:30 Headwinds
4:21 Floor Space Ratio
6:45 Permit Approval Timing
7:42 Where Multiplexes are being built
8:09 How many lots are viable
11:27 Good Lot Criteria
13:57 Co Development
14:39 Top Lot Locations
15:38 Instant Property Analyzer!
19:15 Summary
20:13 Contact Details

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