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 […]
Urbanation just released their year end numbers for the Toronto condo rental market. Rental rates were up an incredible 12% in the fourth quarter of 2016! Yet many first time investors still wonder if they will be able to rent out their units when completed. Find out what Pauline Lierman, Director of Market Research for [...]
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I attended a very informative and interesting seminar last night at the Market Wharf sales office. The event was put on by Context (the developer behind Market Wharf, Spire, Radio City) and was billed as a ‘Buying a Condo Seminar’. It was open to anyone who is on Context’s marketing email list. Normally I avoid […]
Are we building too many condos in Toronto? Who can afford to buy a condo in Toronto at today’s prices? What will happen to condo prices and rents in the next few years ahead? Find out the answer to these questions and more on today’s episode as Andrew la Fleur breaks down the latest stats [...]
A recent report says that nearly half of all condos in Toronto are cash flow negative. Is this cause for concern? Should investors be worried? How important is cash flow when investing and how should investors interpret this data? EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 1:00 44% of investors with a mortgage possession in 2017 are in a negative [...]
There has been a lot of sensationalized stories in the media recently about the Toronto rental market. Could rents really be going up by 100% per year as some stories have suggested? Do we currently have a rental housing crisis? Is there even a problem at all, and are rent controls the solution? Where should [...]
In this week’s podcast episode, Pauline Lierman of Urbanation discusses the Q2 condo rental numbers with Andrew la Fleur. The market continues to perform even above industry insiders’ expectations. Related Links Urbanation Official Website Pauline Lierman on Twitter Click Here for Pauline Lierman Interview Transcript Andrew la Fleur: Great. It's my pleasure to welcome to the show [...]
This week we sit down with Shaun Hildebrand of Urbanation. Urbanation has been tracking the Toronto condo market since 1981. We talked about the latest data from the market which is showing the highest rental demand Toronto has seen in nearly 30 years. Condo ownership rates looked like they have peaked and rental turnover rates [...]
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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How Secure is the Rental Market? With Pauline Lierman of Urbanation
January 26, 2017 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Ritz Carlton Infographic
April 3, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Uncategorized
If you have not read the post that this infographic is based off, read it here. Feel free to repost this on your blog, twitter feed, facebook page, email it to your friends and family, etc. All I ask is for a link back to this page. Thank you!
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Where is the Toronto Condo Market Heading?
October 8, 2008 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
I attended a very informative and interesting seminar last night at the Market Wharf sales office. The event was put on by Context (the developer behind Market Wharf, Spire, Radio City) and was billed as a ‘Buying a Condo Seminar’. It was open to anyone who is on Context’s marketing email list. Normally I avoid […]
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Are we building too many condos in Toronto?
December 3, 2018 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Why Cash Flow is Overrated
May 11, 2018 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Does Toronto have a rental housing crisis?
April 18, 2017 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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The Amazingly Strong Toronto Condo Rental Market with Pauline Lierman of Urbanation
July 31, 2015 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Why Rental Demand is at the Highest Level in 30 years with Shaun Hildebrand of Urbanation
December 4, 2015 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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