Headwater is pleased to announce our third significant multi-family apartment acquisition in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The property was purchased through an off-market brokered transaction of 147 units on a five-acre site located close to Vancouver Island University and adjacent to the newly updated Harewood Centennial Park.
Nanaimo’s economic fundamentals remain strong, and the occupancy rate remains at 98% (according to CMHC). Rents continue to increase despite higher inflationary periods with limited supply. Census data shows the Nanaimo population growth at 1.4% in 2019-2020, and a further 106,254 people are forecasted to the population base by 2024.
The property consists of 147 apartment units in three separate buildings on a large rectangular lot.
Owned by the same group since construction in the mid-80’s, and creates an opportunity to re-invest and reposition the property to today’s market.
Occupancy currently at 100% with opportunity to increase rents through a controlled improvement plan.
Significant CAPEX was invested in major buildings systems and mechanicals in the last two years.
The property has a large garden with a pond in the center of the property with natural vegetation and trees throughout the property.
Local amenities are in abundance with the popular University Village Shopping Center a block from the property.
We would like to thank, Carey Buntain and Chris Wieser, from Avison Young Vancouver, for the opportunity and their direct assistance in a successful transaction.