When investing in a pre-construction condo, a question that always comes up is: “Is it better to buy on a lower floor, and pay a lower price, or to buy on a higher floor but pay a higher price?” So let’s try to answer that classic, shall we? Background When selling a building in […]
February 2, 2013 / by Andrew la Fleur /Uncategorized
365 Church is launching very soon to Platinum VIP agents. I’m starting to get very excited about this project because it represents one of the best investment opportunities I’ve seen in the past year. One of the best parts about this project is the location. It’s in what I call the “Sweet Spot” for downtown […]
February 2, 2013 / by Andrew la Fleur /Uncategorized
365 Church is launching very soon to Platinum VIP agents. I’m starting to get very excited about this project because it represents one of the best investment opportunities I’ve seen in the past year. One of the best parts about this project is the location. It’s in what I call the “Sweet Spot” for downtown […]
Understanding Platinum VIP By the time a new condo project’s sales centre opens its doors to the public, the building can be as much as 90% sold already. How does this happen? Condo developers in Toronto generally follow a simple staggered marketing formula for selling their buildings and it goes like this: 1) Friends and […]
At the risk of sounding trite, do you work for your money, or does your money work for you? Is your money sitting around collecting dust in a savings account at 1% interest, or worse – going up and down like a yo-yo in the stock market? Have you been thinking and talking about buying […]
If you are planning on investing in a condo in 2011, there are many obvious factors to consider: builder track record and reputation, location, price per square foot, building and suite features, layout/floor plan etc. There is one factor that I always consider when buying real estate and that is neighbourhood infrastructure (specifically transportation and […]
Hype-driven marketing seems to be at an all time high in the pre-construction condo market. I am finding it harder and harder to find quality investment opportunities to recommend to my clients. This at a time when a new condo project is launching almost every week. Prices are soaring. Suite sizes are shrinking. Every agent […]
New condos are launching at a rate of about one per week right now in the downtown core. However, don’t be mistaken in thinking this means solid investment opportunities are coming at a rate of one per week! In fact, there is usually a negative correlation between the number of new condo launches and the […]
NOTE: the following blog post is not to be considered legal or tax advice. I am not a lawyer or an accountant. I’m writing this strictly for informational purposes only. Always consult a lawyer when purchasing pre-construction real estate. ANOTHER NOTE: If you find this article confusing, good. That’s the number one point I’m trying […]
Condo Investment: Is it Better To Buy On A Higher Floor or Lower Floor?
June 24, 2014 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
When investing in a pre-construction condo, a question that always comes up is: “Is it better to buy on a lower floor, and pay a lower price, or to buy on a higher floor but pay a higher price?” So let’s try to answer that classic, shall we? Background When selling a building in […]
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365 Church Is In The “Sweet Spot”
February 2, 2013 / by Andrew la Fleur / Uncategorized
365 Church is launching very soon to Platinum VIP agents. I’m starting to get very excited about this project because it represents one of the best investment opportunities I’ve seen in the past year. One of the best parts about this project is the location. It’s in what I call the “Sweet Spot” for downtown […]
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365 Church Is In The "Sweet Spot"
February 2, 2013 / by Andrew la Fleur / Uncategorized
365 Church is launching very soon to Platinum VIP agents. I’m starting to get very excited about this project because it represents one of the best investment opportunities I’ve seen in the past year. One of the best parts about this project is the location. It’s in what I call the “Sweet Spot” for downtown […]
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5 Things To Know About Buying A Condo With A Platinum VIP Realtor (Real Estate Agent)
November 28, 2013 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Understanding Platinum VIP By the time a new condo project’s sales centre opens its doors to the public, the building can be as much as 90% sold already. How does this happen? Condo developers in Toronto generally follow a simple staggered marketing formula for selling their buildings and it goes like this: 1) Friends and […]
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What is Your Money Doing for the Next 4 Years?
November 9, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
At the risk of sounding trite, do you work for your money, or does your money work for you? Is your money sitting around collecting dust in a savings account at 1% interest, or worse – going up and down like a yo-yo in the stock market? Have you been thinking and talking about buying […]
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The Importance of Infrastructure
March 8, 2011 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
If you are planning on investing in a condo in 2011, there are many obvious factors to consider: builder track record and reputation, location, price per square foot, building and suite features, layout/floor plan etc. There is one factor that I always consider when buying real estate and that is neighbourhood infrastructure (specifically transportation and […]
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Quality Investments in Pre-Con Becoming an Endangered Species
March 10, 2011 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Hype-driven marketing seems to be at an all time high in the pre-construction condo market. I am finding it harder and harder to find quality investment opportunities to recommend to my clients. This at a time when a new condo project is launching almost every week. Prices are soaring. Suite sizes are shrinking. Every agent […]
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Sometimes The Best Deals are NOT Advertised
March 21, 2011 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
New condos are launching at a rate of about one per week right now in the downtown core. However, don’t be mistaken in thinking this means solid investment opportunities are coming at a rate of one per week! In fact, there is usually a negative correlation between the number of new condo launches and the […]
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The Elephant in the Room: HST
June 17, 2011 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
NOTE: the following blog post is not to be considered legal or tax advice. I am not a lawyer or an accountant. I’m writing this strictly for informational purposes only. Always consult a lawyer when purchasing pre-construction real estate. ANOTHER NOTE: If you find this article confusing, good. That’s the number one point I’m trying […]
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