Entries by Roy Bhandari

The Tallest Condos in Toronto Under Construction (Fall 2016)

Toronto’s building boom has seen the average height of new towers increase dramatically with new towers in core areas reaching dizzying heights.  While condominium projects in the pipeline under proposal are going to tower above what is already under construction, the current line up is nothing to scoff at. Below are the tallest condominiums currently under construction in…

The Best Pre-Construction Condos in Toronto by Starchitects

The term “starchitect” is a word given to describe a famous or high-profile architect.  Toronto’s high rise boom has started to attract some of the worlds leading architecture firms and developers are starting to see value in bringing in internationally acclaimed designers to help make their condominiums stand out from the crowd. There were eye brows…

The Best Pre-Construction Waterfront Condos at Humber Bay Park

This waterfront park is located in the former city of Etobicoke in Toronto and is situated at the mouth of the Mimico Creek. It’s divided into Humber Bay Park East (around 47 acres) and Humber Bay Park West (approximately 300 acres).   This waterfront neighbourhood has quickly developed into a popular condominium neighbourhood, offering numerous…

The Best Pre-Construction Condos Near Ryerson University

Located in Downtown Toronto, Ryerson University is a public research educational institute that surrounds Yonge-Dundas Square, the busiest intersection in the downtown area. Known locally as just “Ryerson”, the university is also home to the country’s largest undergrad business school: Ted Rogers School of Management. The Downtown Toronto area is a bustling, vibrant neighbourhood, home…

The Best New Condo Conversions

Conversions have been increasingly popular in the Toronto market. Some of the most popular condominiums on the resale market are loft conversions of old buildings that include Factories, Churches, Hotels and much more.  Conversions give unique characteristics of buildings (such as tall ceilings, large windows, original architecture) that were built decades ago but benefit from…

Daniels to Launch Alumni Collection at Lighthouse Tower

Daniels are gearing up to launch the Alumni Collection at Lighthouse Condos East Tower in September, the first release of studio and junior one-bedroom suites in the highly anticipated Lighthouse East Tower, the second residential phase at Daniels Waterfront – City of the Arts. Lighthouse East Tower is the fourth and final tower that will…

Intensification Will Cause Dramatic Increase in Condo Prices: Carras

An increase in land and development costs could cause new condo prices to spike as much as $60 per square foot next year according to George Carras, the president of RealStrategies Inc. and founder of RealNet Canada. In a recent article in the Toronto Star, Carras highlighted that the changes in the intensification building policies (including recently…

Condo Neighbourhood Profile: Yorkville District

The Bloor-Yorkville district of Toronto has changed much in 50 years . In the late 60’s this district was the cultural centre for hippies and folk artists. Today, the affluent Yorkville District of Toronto has become know as the “the Mink Mile”. This name is attributed to the neighbourhoods world-class shopping and exquisite dining. To…

The Best New Condo Launches for Fall 2016

The new condo market has been on fire in 2016.  The Spring and Summer gave us some of the most successful new condo launches in recent memory including projects such as Cosmos Condos, Central Park in Ajax, Kennedy’s Condos, Museum FLTS, Rodeo Drive Condos and 8 Cumberland Condos all becoming overnight success stories. There are a…

6 Advantages of Investing in a Pre-Construction Condo in Toronto

Design – Rodeo Drive Condos Investing in a Toronto condo unit can be done either by going the pre-construction or the resale route. Both options come with their distinct advantages and disadvantages and the choice ultimately comes down to the preferences of the investor. Some prefer some of the advantages of purchasing resale condos. You…

Condo Neighbourhood Profile: St. Lawrence Market

The St. Lawrence Market is one of Toronto’s oldest neighbourhoods. Bursting with character, this vibrant neighbourhood is busy during the day and boasts a great nightlife scene. The cornerstone of this neighbourhood is the St. Lawrence Market, which was stood at the corner of Front Street East and Jarvis for over 200 years. Location The…

Cresford Developments to Unveil Halo Residences on Yonge

Cresford Developments have announced the launch of Halo Residences on Yonge this fall.  The brand new condominium will be located at 480 Yonge Street, located just north of Yonge & College.  Cresford have enjoyed huge success recently with their condominium projects nearby Yonge Street, having sold out both Vox Condos and Clover on Yonge in record time. KingSett…