What Ledingham McAllister does

Ledingham McAllister is a privately held, 100% British Columbia-owned residential and commercial real estate development company headquartered in Vancouver, founded in 1905 by George W. Ledingham and reorganized in 1984 when Ward McAllister joined Bruce Ledingham to form the Ledingham McAllister Group of Companies. The firm operates exclusively in British Columbia, with a current active portfolio of seven communities encompassing 1,619+ homes across the Lower Mainland — notably Southgate City (a 60-acre masterplanned community in Burnaby), Riviera (246 homes in Metrotown), Icon and Azure (within Southgate City), and Sydney, Precidia, and Highpoint in Coquitlam — alongside a parallel affordable-housing pipeline delivered in partnership with BC Housing, the Province of British Columbia, and the City of Burnaby. Completed past communities include Escala, Seasons, Cedar Creek, Cameron, Aviara, and the Kelowna-based Waterscapes.

The business is a traditional project-based real estate developer with no technology platform; the offering consists of condominium, townhome, and mixed-format residential product (with select commercial elements) sold or rented on a one-time basis. Revenue is generated exclusively through unit sales and affordable-housing delivery contracts, with historical entry-level pricing of $489,900–$759,900 at Cedar Creek Phase 2 and materially higher implied pricing at newer Metrotown and Coquitlam tower projects. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via six company-operated presentation/sales centres, supported by a realtor channel and online registration, with marketing focused on website content, social media, email, and community events. A 2-5-10 year home warranty is delivered in partnership with Travelers Insurance Company of Canada.

The company is led by Ward S. McAllister (CEO, fifth-generation Vancouverite, 40 years of industry experience, Past President of UDI Canada), with Dan Giordano as President & Chief Development Officer, Brian Leung as SVP & CAO, Joanne Liu (CPA, CA, ex-KPMG) as CFO, and Eric Martin (ex-VP Development at Bosa Development, Chair of Whistler Development Corp) as Senior Associate. Headcount is 101–250 employees, and the firm remains family-owned with no disclosed private equity, venture capital, or institutional investment.

Name

Ledingham McAllister

Legal name

Ledingham McAllister Properties Ltd.

Website

https://ledmac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Residential real estate development
• Master-planned communities
• Condominium development
• Home construction
• Property development

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. New Home Sales: One-time purchase of residential homes including condominiums, townhomes, and single-family residences. Revenue generated from property sales at market prices with no recurring component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ledingham McAllister is a British Columbia-based real estate development company that designs, builds, and sells residential master-planned communities, including condominiums, townhomes, and single-family residences, in superior locations throughout BC. The company operates across the full development lifecycle — from acquisition and approvals to construction, marketing, and sales — at company-operated presentation centres and through a direct sales team.

Product overview

Ledingham McAllister is a BC-based real estate development company offering a portfolio of residential communities across British Columbia. The company's current active developments include Southgate City (a 60-acre masterplanned community in Burnaby), Riviera (246 homes in Metrotown), Sydney (160 homes in West Coquitlam), Icon (352 homes in Southgate City), Precidia (178 homes in West Coquitlam), Highpoint (303 homes in Coquitlam), and Azure (two residential towers in Southgate City). Past completed communities include Escala, Seasons, Cameron, Aviara, Cedar Creek, Waterscapes, Saltaire, and others throughout the Lower Mainland and Kelowna.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Southgate City Burnaby's newest and most iconic 60-acre masterplanned community featuring glass towers, garden homes, a five-acre central park, creek-side parkways, community shops, and a fully programmed community centre.
• Riviera A striking 38-storey collection of 246 spacious one-bedroom to three-bedroom homes in the heart of Metrotown, defined by Mid-Century aesthetics and world-class craftsmanship.
• Sydney A boutique collection of 160 move-in-ready homes in West Coquitlam offering 25-storeys of one to three-bedroom homes with over 14,000 sq.ft. of hotel-style amenities including concierge, fitness facilities, games room, dining lounge, rooftop terraces, and guest suites.
• Icon A collection of 352 one-to-three-bedroom move-in ready homes in Southgate City with luxury hotel-inspired amenities and over 9,000 sf of amenities.
• Precidia A collection of 178 one-to-three-bedroom move-in ready homes rising 29-storeys in the heart of West Coquitlam, pet-friendly and steps to SkyTrain.
• Highpoint A collection of 303 one-to-three-bedroom move-in ready homes soaring 52 storeys above Coquitlam with 12,000 square feet of unrivalled amenities across three levels, steps from SkyTrain.
• Azure Two residential towers of 30 storeys featuring one-to-three-bedroom move-in ready homes designed by award-winning Arcadis Architects, with gently curving glass façade and aeronautical-inspired design.
• Cedar Creek Contemporary West Coast design community in the revitalized Edmonds neighbourhood of South Burnaby with over-height ceilings, expansive windows, and contemporary design inspired by BC cedar; Phase 2 pricing (2019) from $489,900 for one bedroom and den.
• Waterscapes Award-winning lakeside master-planned community in Kelowna's Cultural District offering elegant, resort-style living with access to the Cascade Club.
• Escala A 42-storey high-rise accompanied by the Terra low-rise collection in Brentwood, Burnaby, offering luxury living with opulent finishes and 15,000 square feet of amenities including indoor pool, spa, steam, sauna, fitness room, yoga studio, and social lounge.
• Seasons Four-storey residences and townhomes in Brentwood, Burnaby with West Coast contemporary design, open floor plans, premium stainless-steel appliances, Kohler fixtures, and quartz countertops.
• Cameron Multi-format homes including condominiums, townhomes, and garden-level city homes backing onto salmon-rich waters and lush forest of Stoney Creek.
• Aviara A gleaming jewel rising above Burnaby's skyline with sweeping sensual curves and flowing glass façades, featuring dramatic backlit entrance and spectacular water wall.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2-5-10 year comprehensive home warranty coverage
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BC HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with BC Housing to provide affordable rental housing within the same neighbourhoods as market housing. Completed 91 family rental homes in South Burnaby and 90 senior housing units, with nearly 400 rental apartments underway in West Coquitlam.
• Province of British ColumbiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Province for affordable housing initiatives through BC Housing. Combined resources and expertise to meet demand for affordable, quality homes for those most in need.
• City of BurnabycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with City of Burnaby for housing developments, including a 91-unit seniors housing building and 90-unit family housing project in the Edmonds neighbourhood. Conscientious effort to keep developments within same neighbourhood to prevent displacing residents.
• Travelers Insurance Company of CanadaminorOthersProvides comprehensive third-party '2-5-10' year home warranty coverage for all Ledingham McAllister homes. Coverage includes: 2 year materials & labour, 5 year building envelope, 10 year structural defects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Polygon Homes: Major BC-focused residential builder delivering thousands of homes annually across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Closely matches LedMac's product range (condos, townhomes, single-family) and direct-to-buyer presentation-centre sales model.
• Cressey Development Group: Vancouver-based residential and mixed-use developer with a strong high-rise condo pipeline across Metro Vancouver. Direct competitor for premium strata condo buyers in the same submarkets as LedMac's active communities.
• Wall Financial Corporation: Vancouver-based developer with a long history of high-rise residential projects in Metro Vancouver. Comparable to LedMac in family-held, BC-focused, condominium-led product strategy.
• Intracorp Homes: BC-focused residential developer of boutique and mid-rise condominium communities. Overlaps with LedMac on direct-to-consumer presentation-centre sales and product positioning in Metro Vancouver.
• Aquilini Development: Vancouver-based real estate arm of the Aquilini Group, active in residential and mixed-use development across Metro Vancouver. Competes for similar downtown and suburban residential buyers and entitlements.
• Concord Pacific: Canada's largest residential developer, with a flagship master-planned community on Vancouver's former Expo lands. Highly comparable to LedMac as a BC condo and master-plan developer selling into the same buyer pool at premium price points.
• Bosa Development: One of BC's largest residential developers, building high-rise and master-planned communities across Metro Vancouver and the western U.S. LedMac's Senior Associate Eric Martin came directly from Bosa as VP Development, indicating deep operational overlap in product, geography, and customer segment.
• Wesgroup Properties: BC-based developer of master-planned residential communities, including large-scale projects in Metro Vancouver. Comparable to LedMac in product type, regional concentration, and customer base.
• Anthem Properties: Vancouver-based developer of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across BC. Comparable in master-planned community scale and product type, including high-rise residential in similar Lower Mainland locations.
• Onni Group: Vancouver-headquartered developer with active high-rise residential pipelines in Burnaby, Coquitlam, and surrounding submarkets. Directly competes with LedMac on similar high-rise product in the same Lower Mainland neighbourhoods.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LedMacHomes
• Facebookfacebook.com/Ledmachomes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ledingham-mcallister

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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