By Kerry Gold When a real estate agent invited me for a tour of developer Boffo Development’s new luxury downtown project called Artemisia, I assumed the buyers would be the same foreign clients that are driving so much of Vancouver’s high-end market. Not so, said agent Ben Amzaleg, who’s selling the remaining units of the 21-unit townhouse and condo project...[ read more ]
By Neil Mangan When it comes to sharing expenses under the Strata Property Act, the general principal is that all owners are “in it together.” For example, if there is a major leak on one side of the building, all owners will need to contribute to the cost of repairs, even if they live on the dry side. Sharing all common expenses regardless of who benefits can be a source...[ read more ]
By Neil Mangan Imagine the following scenario. You search the city looking for your dream home. You find it. You fall in love. It is a beautiful condo in your favourite neighbourhood. You were pre-approved for a mortgage and, just your luck, your dream home is just within your budget. Your offer to purchase is accepted, you send the details to your lender and start planning your move....[ read more ]
By Susan Boyce “EXCELLENT… THIS KITCHEN IS EXCELLENT. Look at the fridge — it’s huge. And the living room is so wide — just like a house.” The woman in Modello’s just opened display home is positively glowing. She flashes me a broad smile. “I love it, don’t you?” Her enthusiasm is contagious, and in no time it feels like we’re old friends. Spontaneously we both give...[ read more ]
It is true, of course: in real estate, location is key. Semiahmoo is one of South Surrey’s most desirable. Accessibility and abundant amenities characterize this location, bringing together everything that life in the Lower Mainland is about. Rich in its diverse offerings of recreation, culture, and community life, the neighbourhood also stays connected to the outdoors with trails, parks, and beaches just minutes away....[ read more ]
By Kerry Vital Boffo Developments Ltd. is bringing hotel-style sophistication to South Surrey with its newest development, Adagio. With a variety of floorplans and amazing features, there are plenty of things that set the project apart. “The smallest details can make a difference,” says Boffo Marketing and Sales Director Karen West. “Boffo is known for its obsession with the details.” Among those details include an amazing community courtyard with trees, paths...[ read more ]
Since the proliferation of condo projects, amenities have greatly evolved, adapting to the changing needs of society. Amenities that were once a luxury are now considered basics. Hardwood and laminate floors, stainless steel appliances, the fitness centre, the spa, the pool, and the concierge desk are now standard features in today’s condominium complexes. Other features such as business centres, which...[ read more ]
Attracted to the urban lifestyle, three-quarters of Canadian condo buyers say condo fees are worth the extra monthly expense to enjoy the benefits of living in a condominium. The TD Canada Trust 2012 Condo Poll surveyed urban Canadians who recently bought or intend to buy a condo and found they are drawn to condos because they require less maintenance (60%), are more...[ read more ]
