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The development of commercial real estate is continually moving forward. With such a great deal of retail shopping centers and big box stores, commercial spaces are available to entrepreneurs of all types. Aside from retail commercial real estate, there are options that explore for office space and executive suites. Edmonton Office space exists for those looking for both small and larger options. The office vacancy rate of Edmonton has recently been hovering around 8%. While there are some economists that say the area has more of a vacancy rate close to 11%, the average is definitely closer to less not more. In a survey of open spaces in the area, prices for small office space in prime locations started at around $450 - $600 a month for smaller spaces, while larger space abounds at around $1 - $3 a square foot for 1,000 square feet and more. A brief search of vacancies usually yields results comparable to other large scale cities in North America. Finding the ideal commercial property in Edmonton can be quite a process, but when you get help from Office Space Heaven, your problems go away. Call us today or view some of our office listings online and let us know what you need in an office suite. We are experienced professionals and can assist you with the leasing and rental process. If you need help in Montreal, Vancouver, or Toronto, we can help there also.

Office Floor plans:

Unless you are going to rent a virtual office, it won't matter if you are leasing a temporary unit, or just a private Edmonton executive office suite, you need to consider the office floor plan. Do you need a bullpen layout for a call center, or maybe a conventional design for a medical office or law firm? If you want to lease a place that is furnished then be prepared to spend some extra time shopping for the ideal commercial property. Cubicles and office workstations for example can be rented, but you must decide early when planning your move in date. The interior of any office can be customized to hold 10, 50, or even 100 employees, but the number of employees really does matter when you start thinking about bathrooms, parking, etc.

Culture / Population:

The capital city of the province of Alberta is Edmonton. It is currently the second largest city in the province and it is a major hub of growth in the nation. The city has been nicknamed, “City of Champions”, “Gateway to the North”, “The Festival City”, and many others. The population of the city center has been estimated at around 730,372 and a greater metropolitan area estimated population around 1 million residents. It is interesting to note that a great deal of the population lives in the city center and not in the suburbs. The area has grown since the late 1980's that it has been able to create a large bustling metropolis that continues to draw residents from other parts of the nation. The area has one of the largest mall in North America, until 2004, when it was overtaken.

Edmonton Economy:

Edmonton is one of the largest economic centers in the province of Alberta and has been a major hub for the oil and gas industry. It was once known as the “Oil Capital of Canada” but has since changed to a more technology based economy. The recent boom in technology has opened up a lot of options for job seekers looking for interesting vocations. Other than technology, there is a lot of different financial, agricultural, retail, and much more. Some of the larger companies in the area include, Alberta Research Council, National Institute for Nanotechnology, Canadian Western Bank, Capital Power Corporation, Boston Pizza, Katz Group, and many other big companies that employ thousands in a variety of jobs. Despite the diverse options to explore, it's interesting to note that the unemployment rate of Edmonton is 6%. Job seekers can find a great deal of vocations to further their career.

Climate / Airports:

The climate of Edmonton has four different seasons with variable changes in temperature and precipitation. The summer months can receive high temperatures with mid-level humidity but it's not extreme in nature. The winters are cold, and receive a great deal of snowfall. Annually, on average, the area receives nearly 50 inches of snow.
The large airport in the area is the Edmonton International Airport. It is ranked as the 5th busiest airport in the nation, and helps nearly 6.1 million passengers with their travel needs annually. Recently the airport received a proposal and plan to expand with $1.1 billion invested since 2007.