A THRIVING SECOND-GENERATION FAMILY BUSINESS
HISTORY OF OWNING AND MANAGING REAL ESTATE
MORTGAGE-SECURED LENDING SINCE 2007
GROWING PORTFOLIO OF RETAIL, INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES

What We Do

Arbex Holding Corporation is a family-owned and operated real estate holding company located in Richmond, British Columbia. Established in 1981, we have a portfolio of over $45 million in residential, retail, industrial and commercial properties. We focus on increasing cash flow, maximizing the long-term value of our properties and acquiring new properties with cash flow potential. Our goal? To consistently achieve high returns and strategic growth for our shareholders.

Arbex Capital Corporation is a specialized real estate investment company, focused on real estate loans secured by mortgages and direct investment in real estate. Our lending program is primarily based on interest-only loans with a term of one year – extendible for an additional year at the lender’s option – with a principal focus on bridge loans of approximately $100,000 to $2 million. The majority of Arbex loans pay monthly interest at a rate of 6% – 9%. With a proven track record of success, we take pride in our ability to complete mortgage investment transactions quickly, efficiently and on mutually beneficial terms.

We have the resources to take the initiative, act quickly,
seize opportunities and change course if need be.

Why We Do It

As a family-owned business, we have a flexible, well-experienced team that is committed to integrity, excellence and growth.

Everything we do is guided by three simple values:

INTEGRITY

We are ethical and honest in everything we do. We do what we say we are going to do, we do it on time, and we do it without shortcuts.

TEAMWORK

By communicating openly, our team allows us to identify potential investments, and quickly and efficiently conduct our due diligence.

DRIVE TO WIN

We take initiative, embrace change, have fun and celebrate our successes. We have the resources to take the initiative, act quickly, seize opportunities and change course if need be.

We have a long-standing commitment to our communities, and are strong supporters of numerous charitable organizations, including the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Vancouver, the BC Cancer Agency, Richmond Hospital Foundation and the Vancouver Academy of Music.

Who We Are

Arlene James

At Arbex Holding Corporation, Arlene is responsible for all real estate acquisitions and investments. She also has a primary role in running Arbex Capital, including managing the business development and mortgage investment portfolio and evaluating opportunities.

Arlene graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts and is a graduate of BCIT’s Faculty of Management with a Double Diploma in Business Administration. She spent 17 years fundraising for a variety of non-profits in the Lower Mainland, including arts, health, social services, community, environmental and legal organizations. She also spent several years as a licensed real estate broker, and brings a depth of organizational, communications, marketing, analytical and business acumen skills to her work with Arbex.

Nancy Wizenberg

As a key member of Arbex’s team, Nancy is responsible for property management of 20 Arbex properties across southern BC, and is adept at negotiating leasing opportunities, managing tenant relations, marketing vacant spaces, and liaising with suppliers, vendors and contractors.

With a BA from Simon Fraser University, Nancy taught high school for many years, and has also run educational programs for the Alberta provincial government. She brings the same level of care and integrity to her work with Arbex, and takes pride in developing close relationships with Arbex tenants, remaining committed to their success and growth.

Neil James

As part of a team that manages millions of dollars in real estate, Neil has been involved in the family’s businesses since 1976.

Neil was also instrumental in creating industry-wide standards for auto recycling in B.C. He has served as director and chair of three automotive recycling associations, and has won environmental achievement awards from the cities of Richmond, Surrey and Abbotsford. Neil is also the recipient of Abbotsford’s first Green Leader award.

Neil currently oversees Arbex’s recycling operation in Abbotsford – Empire Abbotsford Recycled Auto & Truck Parts – which is one of the largest automotive dismantlers in the Lower Mainland.

Our History

Back in 1913, our grandfather Abe James, along with a partner, purchased 12 damaged Model T’s that had been rejected by a Ford dealership in Vancouver. They cleaned up the cars and started Vancouver’s first auto rental company, located on Granville Street. When the cars became too dilapidated to run, they began selling parts. The location eventually grew into Vancouver’s first auto wrecking business – Vancouver Auto Wrecking.

His son Ralph began working for Abe in the 1930s, and when Abe retired in 1961, Ralph bought the storage yard. Following his father’s entrepreneurial spirit Ralph started his own business, Ralph’s Auto Supply B.C. Ltd., at 330 East 2nd Avenue.

For the next 50 years, Ralph’s expanded its operations to five auto recycling businesses that grew to become fixtures in the community: A-Scott Discount, Scott Road Japanese, Ralph’s on Mitchell, Ralphs Discount and Empire Abbotsford Recycled Auto & Truck Parts. Ralph’s went on to become BC’s largest auto recycler, and the largest volume purchaser of insurance salvage in the business.

Over the years, Ralph strategically purchased a number of properties, and in 1981, he formed Arbex Holding Corporation. Thanks to Ralph’s vision and dedication, Arbex has expanded over the years to include $45 million in real estate and over 900,000 square feet of property. The company is now run by his two daughters, Arlene and Nancy, along with his son Neil. In a testament to the company’s dedication and care, Arbex’s CEO, Moira Lutar, has been working with Ralph’s for 40 years.