Matt Carlson

Matt Carlson

Matt is an accomplished real estate executive and founding principal at Floorspace, a company he established in 2022 with his partner Lindsay to modernize the commercial real estate experience.

In his current role, he is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the business, revenue growth, and improving the customer experience for Floorspace’s brokers and clients.

Prior to Floorspace, Matt led the Canadian technology team at a global commercial real estate firm. There, he earned performance awards, including Canada’s top broker in 2020, and becoming the youngest person in his division to achieve Executive Vice President.

Recently honored with a 40 under 40 award from Business in Vancouver, Matt is deeply committed to advancing the industry. He recently co-authored a real estate course at UBC’s Sauder School of Business (CPD 109 – Lease Analysis), which forms part of the Degree in Urban Land Development Program, and he is a frequent speaker at real estate conferences and events.

Matt’s clients include professional firms, institutions, fast growing startups, and multi-national public companies. Over his career, he has completed more than 700 projects accounting for $1.75 billion in aggregate value, including large, multi-year consulting projects in major cities across North America.

Outside of work, Matt lives in North Vancouver with his wife and two young children. He is an avid road cyclist and trail runner, having completed numerous races, including an ultramarathon from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove across the North Shore mountains.

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November 5, 2024

First Movers Q3 2024 – 10 Notable Office Lease Transactions

Floorspace is proud to present our Q3 2024 update on notable office leasing activity in Vancouver, British Columbia.  We have highlighted First Movers over the past quarter – companies who have made a commitment to move, sublease, expand their footprint or renew their leases.  Notable Office Leases in Downtown Vancouver  1. Glencore Canada at 595 […]

November 5, 2024

Market Momentum Q3 2024 – Office Edition

In today’s evolving office landscape, tenants, landlords, and developers are adapting to shifting market dynamics with unique approaches to meet current demands. In this post, we’ll explore the latest market trends from the perspectives of three key stakeholders: occupiers, landlords, and developers. Office Occupiers – Business Owners 1. Flight to Quality The “flight to quality” […]

August 7, 2024

First Movers Q2 2024 – 10 Notable Office Lease Transactions

Floorspace is proud to present our Q2 2024 update on notable office leasing activity in Vancouver, British Columbia. We have highlighted First Movers over the past quarter – companies who have made a commitment to move, sublease, expand their footprint or renew their leases. Notable Office Leases in Downtown Vancouver 1. Industrial Light & Magic […]

May 16, 2024

First Movers Q1 2024 – 11 Notable Office Lease Transactions

Floorspace is proud to present our Q1 2024 update on notable office leasing activity in Vancouver, British Columbia. We have highlighted First Movers over the past quarter – companies who have made a commitment to move, sublease, expand their footprint or renew their leases. Notable Office Leases in Downtown Vancouver 1. Later Media at 1166 […]

Floorspace Q4 2023 office leasing report

February 1, 2024

First Movers Q4 2023 – 8 Notable Office Lease Transactions

Floorspace is proud to present our Q4 2023 update on notable office leasing activity in Vancouver, British Columbia. We have highlighted First Movers over the past quarter – companies who have made a commitment to move, sublease, expand their footprint or renew their leases. Notable Office Leases in Downtown Vancouver 1. Sage Software at 601 […]

First Movers Q3 2023

November 7, 2023

First Movers Q3 2023 – 11 Notable Lease Transactions

Floorspace is proud to present our Q3 2023 update on notable office leasing activity in Vancouver, British Columbia. We have highlighted First Movers over the past quarter – companies who have made a commitment to move, sublease, expand their footprint or renew their leases. Notable Office Leases in Downtown Vancouver 1. Cedar Coast at 1133 […]

First Movers Q2 2023

August 2, 2023

First Movers Q2 2023 – 10 Notable Lease Transactions

Floorspace is proud to present our Q2 2023 update on notable office leasing activity in Vancouver, British Columbia. We have highlighted First Movers over the past quarter – companies who have made a commitment to move, sublease, expand their footprint or renew their leases. Notable Office Leases in Downtown Vancouver 1. Intact Insurance at 200 […]

First Movers Q1 2023

June 3, 2023

First Movers Q1 2023 – 8 Notable Lease Transactions

Floorspace is proud to present our Q1 2023 update on notable office leasing activity in Vancouver, British Columbia. We have highlighted First Movers over the past quarter – companies who have made a commitment to move, sublease, expand their footprint or renew their leases. Of the 8 notable lease transactions, Floorspace is proud to have […]

First Movers Q4 2022

February 23, 2023

First Movers Q4 2022 – 6 Notable Vancouver Office Leases

Floorspace is proud to present our Q4 2022 update on notable office leasing activity in Vancouver, British Columbia. We have highlighted First Movers over the past quarter – companies who have made a commitment to move, sublease, expand their footprint or renew their leases. As reported by CBRE, Metro Vancouver’s overall office vacancy rate increased […]

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