Sandhill Development

What Sandhill Development does

Sandhill Development Ltd. is a privately held, family-owned real estate development firm headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, that develops and sells residential and commercial real estate projects across the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Founded in 1993 by Amar Sandhu after progressing through the building trades (painting, plumbing, framing) into land development, the company is now operated by Amar's wife Hardeep and their daughters under 'The Sandhill Group of companies.' Its portfolio spans single-family lot developments, semi-detached and stacked townhomes, larger multi-family buildings, and standalone commercial sites across at least seven municipalities including Langley, Richmond, Delta, Burnaby, Surrey, New Westminster, and North Vancouver, with over 50 named projects delivered over a 30+ year operating history. Notable projects include Elements (393 residential units plus 5 commercial spaces in Langley, now sold), Denby (64 semi-detached townhomes in Langley), and River Drive (48 stacked townhomes in Richmond), alongside an active pipeline of 'Now Selling' and 'Coming Soon' communities.

The company's core technology is real estate and land development — site acquisition, planning/design, construction, and sale of completed projects — rather than any software or platform product. It has no public API, SDK, app, or proprietary AI/data systems; the digital footprint consists of a WordPress website, LinkedIn, and Instagram presence, plus direct buyer-registration forms capturing prospect data. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective buyers must inquire directly for per-project pricing.

The business model is direct-to-consumer real estate sales. Sandhill markets projects through its website and social channels, captures buyer intent via online registration/intake forms, and sells units directly to end buyers — both individual residential purchasers and commercial tenants — through project sites and sales representatives. Revenue is generated on a one-time-sale basis per unit/property as projects complete and close, with no recurring subscription, rental, or service revenue disclosed. The company also maintains a community-giving program supporting charities such as the BC Cancer Foundation, BC Children's Hospital, Langley Hospice Society, KidSport, and Guru Nanak's Free Kitchen.

Name

Sandhill Development

Legal name

Sandhill Development Ltd.

Website

https://sandhilldevelopment.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sandhill Development Ltd. is a family-owned residential and commercial real estate developer based in Richmond, BC, building single-family, townhome, multi-family, and commercial projects across the Lower Mainland and selling directly to end buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Land Subdivision (2372)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Single-Family Home Construction (Detached Homes) (IMAFABAA), Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL), Spec Home / Production Homebuilding (Tract & Volume Builders) (IMAFABAD)

Keywords

• Residential real estate development
• Commercial real estate development
• Townhome development
• Multi-family housing
• Land development

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Sales: Sandhill Development generates revenue through the sale of residential and commercial real estate properties. The company develops single-family homes, townhouses, multi-family units, and commercial spaces across the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, with projects ranging from individual lots to large multi-unit developments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sandhill Development Ltd. develops residential and commercial real estate communities and projects across the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. The company builds and sells single-family home lots, townhomes, multi-family residential units, and commercial spaces as individual development projects in cities including Langley, Richmond, Delta, Burnaby, Surrey, New Westminster, and North Vancouver.

Product overview

Sandhill Development is an award-winning real estate development company that operates as a single-platform residential and commercial property developer rather than a modular software product. The company offers a portfolio of distinct development projects across the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, including multi-family developments (townhomes, stacked townhouses, and residential units with commercial spaces), single-family lot/home developments, and commercial developments. Key named projects include Elements (393 residential units + 5 commercial spaces in Langley), Denby (64 semi-detached townhomes in Langley), River Drive (48 stacked townhomes in Richmond), Sandhill Village at Willoughby Heights (31 townhomes in Langley), and various single-family developments ranging from 2 to 62 lots. The company also maintains a pipeline of upcoming and past projects across Langley, Richmond, Delta, Burnaby, Surrey, and New Westminster.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Sandhill Group of companies: The parent grouping or umbrella name for Sandhill Development and related entities

Products and services

• Elements

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Guru Nanak's Free KitchenminorOthersSandhill participates in Guru Nanak's Free Kitchen, which serves fresh meals to those in need within Vancouver's Downtown East Side. This is a charitable/community giving initiative rather than a business partnership.
• B.C Cancer FoundationminorOthersSandhill supports the B.C Cancer Foundation as part of their charitable giving and community support initiatives.
• B.C Children's HospitalminorOthersSandhill supports B.C Children's Hospital through charitable donations as part of their community giving back program.
• Langley Hospice SocietyminorOthersSandhill supports the Langley Hospice Society as part of their local charitable initiatives.
• KidSportminorOthersSandhill supports KidSport, an organization that helps children participate in sport, as part of their community giving initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Polygon Homes: One of BC's largest residential homebuilders, focused on multi-family and townhome communities across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Directly comparable to Sandhill's townhome and multi-family pipeline in the same geography.
• Onni Group: Vancouver-based developer of high-rise residential, rental, townhome, and commercial projects across the Lower Mainland. Comparable on multi-family and mixed-use delivery in the same regional market.
• PC Urban Properties: Lower Mainland developer of townhomes, mixed-use, and commercial projects in BC and Western Canada. Comparable townhome and commercial product mix to Sandhill's Lower Mainland pipeline.
• Wesgroup Properties: Lower Mainland-based developer of master-planned residential communities, rental apartments, and commercial properties. Overlaps with Sandhill on townhome and single-family community development in BC.
• Anthem Properties: BC-based developer of mixed-use residential, commercial, and master-planned communities in Metro Vancouver and surrounding regions. Comparable product mix and Lower Mainland focus make Anthem a direct peer for Sandhill.
• Vesta Properties: BC-based homebuilder focused on townhomes, single-family, and condominiums in Metro Vancouver. Comparable townhome-led community model to Sandhill's Denby and Sandhill Village projects.
• Adera Development Group: BC homebuilder specializing in townhomes, wood-frame multi-family, and purpose-built rental. Closely comparable to Sandhill on townhome product type and Lower Mainland delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Bosa Development: Vancouver-rooted family-owned developer of residential towers and mixed-use communities across Metro Vancouver. Family-owned incumbent analogous to Sandhill's ownership structure but operating at larger scale.
• Qualico Developments (Western Canada): Western Canada's largest privately held developer with single-family, multi-family, and commercial operations across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Larger incumbent with overlapping residential product in BC.

Emerging players

• Intracorp Homes: Vancouver-based developer of boutique residential towers and townhomes in Metro Vancouver. Overlaps with Sandhill on for-sale residential product, though weighted more toward high-rise than townhome/land development.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sandhill-development
• Instagraminstagram.com/sandhilldevelopment
• Facebookfacebook.com/Sandhill-Development-100067910294021

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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