Looking To Buy In The GTA? The Importance Of Knowing Your Requirements With many individuals looking to buy outside of the city core, having access to good transit options is a must. There are many reasons that homeowners choose to live away from the downtown core, such as a growing family, work reasons or due to personal preference. Whatever your reason, it is important to ensure that your new chosen...
Moving To Midtown: Explore The Neighbourhood Midtown Toronto offers its residents some of the nicest neighbourhoods that the city has to offer. Many homeowners decide to move away from the hustle and bustle of the busy downtown core to the more family-friendly and young professional neighbourhoods that Midtown Toronto has to offer. This part of the city offers many amenities such as great retail outlets,...
The Changing Residental Landscape Of Downtown Toronto It is safe to say that the residential landscape of downtown Toronto is a lot different today than it was a decade ago. And with the city constantly improving and evolving, the cityscape as we know it certainly will not be staying the same. This change is for the better and exciting times lay ahead in terms of the future of residential buildings in...
Finding A Family-Friendly Neighbourhood Searching for a new family home can be difficult especially when you have to keep the needs of several other people in mind. One of the best ways to ensure that you and your family will be happy in a new neighbourhood is by making sure that it ticks all the criteria for being family-friendly. Today we will help you do just that by featuring four of the best...
Mortgage pre-approval is required in order to be able to buy pre-construction condos in Toronto. This article will discuss how you can ensure that your mortgage is pre-approved before you purchase a new condominium. Before Getting Your Condo, Get Your Mortgage Whether you are buying pre-construction or resale, without a mortgage it will be very hard to secure a condo. In most cases when buying...
Planning a move to a new country is very exciting and requires plenty of preparation. Finding property as a newcomer can sometimes be tough especially when you are new to a city, but with the right research, it’s possible and you’ll be sure to find the perfect home. This article will cover tips on how non-Canadian residents can purchase pre-construction property. Investing In A Foreign...
In the recent wake of bike thefts in condos (and elsewhere), it’s fair to assume that Toronto condo residents who are also cyclists have some concerns. This article will serve as a quick guide on how to reduce the risk of bike theft after you have moved into your condo unit. No Brakes In Bike Theft The numbers of bike theft taking place in the city are at a critical point. Year after year, more cyclists...
Every so often, there’s a strange acronym that crosses your eye and you wonder, what in the world is that? Well here’s another - FINTRAC. This acronym stands for Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada. As an organization, FINTRAC remains largely obscure and unknown to many. Only when they are faced with a scenario such as having to present their ID may the name surface. If this...
Behind every good condo investment is a good condo developer. The two go hand in hand.
It’s worth thinking about energy efficiency if you’re looking for a new condo. Habits combined with rising energy costs can dramatically increase your hydro bills if you’re unaware. Fortunately, considering some simple tips can help you keep them manageable.