Posts Tagged ‘pre construction’

Things are looking “up” at the 530 St. Clair construction site!  Over the past few months demolition, digging and foundation has been underway.  On a recent drive through the area I noticed a crane has now been erected as well.  This is exciting news for purchasers at 530! Majority of the units have sold at 530 St. Clair but there are still 4 different layouts available. The latest literature I read from the sales centre had fall 2012 as the anticipated time of occupancy…if progress continues at this pace, I think it’s very likely that they’ll be right on time!

If you’re looking for something to move into a bit later than 2012 and would like to still be in the area…don’t forget to read up on The Rushton Residences, which will be built a few blocks west!

These past few months, I’ve really started to take a likeing to the smaller more boutique infill projects in the City…take for example The Hive, 8 Gladstone and now The Rushton!

Located at 743 St. Clair West, The Rushton Residences will be 9 storey end user and rental building.  Plans are calling for a total of 35 units 26 being owned residential and the rest being rentals.  There won’t be any parking for sale but they’re looking into the option of having spaces for rent.   The same builders who brought 500 and the soon to be completed 530 St. Clair to the area will also be building The Rushton.  The builders are no stranger to the area as The Goldman Group also built the Castle Hill Townhomes along Davenport (at the base of Casa Loma) and only a few minutes from The Rushton.  Since 1953 Lash Development Corp. has been the name behind thousands of preimer homes and condominiums across southern Ontario and Florida.  They are currently building 4 other projects including 777 Steeles West, 455 Adelaide West – Fashion District Lofts, 20 Stewart and 66 Portland

Sales will be held towards the end of May.  If you’d like to be notified when more details become available please fill out the form below:

Receive a special cash discount for a limited time on all purchases in phase 1 and 2!  As part of Treviso’s VIP Realtor group I can exclusively offer my clients this promotion PLUS a N’Espresso coffee machine at closing!

After all the success that of Lanterra’s first release of Treviso condos, they’ve followed up with a the second launch…La Piazza (Treviso Phase 2)!

The second tower will complement the first and will be built directly on the Dufferin and Lawrence corner.  The building will rise to a total of 24 storeys and will be made up of over 60 different floorplans.  In total, about 520 units will be available throughout the tower and the podium!

Finishes will be similar to phase one and will include laminate flooring, porcelain or ceramic tiles in most areas!  Munge and Leung have have put kitchen packages that will include granite countertops, ceramic tile backsplash, and stainless steel-front appliances…all standard!

I attended an intimate dinner with the Developers and the Treviso team where they told us more about plans for phase 2.  They spent a lot of time analyzing what worked and what didn’t with phase 1 and used the data to make La Piazza even better!  Phase 2 will feature an indoor swimming pool, 9th floor rooftop area with outdoor hot tub and fire place, bbq’s and dining spaces.  A lot of people I helped get into phase 1 expressed how much they liked the oversized balconies. They developers also picked up on this trend and included the large balconies for podium AND tower suites. The Piazza will link the two phases together and make for a great gathering place for residents!

Here are a few rederings of what Treviso Phase 2 will look like:

I sold several units at the first launch of Treviso, and because of this, am able to offer some exclusive promotions.  If you purchase with me, you’ll get:

• 1% discount off the suite price
• $4000 towards upgrades
• Half priced locker (Regular $5,000 now $2,500)
• $0 assignment fee
• A N’espresso Espresso machine at closing, offered originally and exclusively when I represent you in the purchase of a unit at Treviso!

I currently have floor plans and prices! As more units sell, prices and specifications are subject to change without notice, so feel free to call or email for the latest details. I’m in frequent communication with the sales centre for the latest in both. The first step in having me represent you with your purchase at Treviso Condos is by filling out the form below!

I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news…

The good news – I was right about 8 Gladstone coming to Queen West.

The bad news…isn’t so bad – Why you ask? It’s going to happen a lot sooner than I initially wrote!

Back in February a wrote a post breaking down the few details known about the project…fast forward a month and it looks like 8 Gladstone will be coming to market earlier than originally thought!  Their first e-flyer was sent out this week meaning presales should take place shortly.  If you’ve yet to read the details of the project, check out the original post here.

I got my clients in early for the first launch (2 Gladstone), which was necessary given the large amounts of interest.  I anticipate even more of a rush for 8 Gladstone as the area has solidified itself even further since!  Fill out the form below if you’d like to purchase at 8 Gladstone.  Check back frequently as i’ll be posting more info as it becomes available!

Receive a special cash discount for a limited time on all purchases in phase 1 and 2!  As part of Treviso’s VIP Realtor group I can exclusively offer my clients this promotion PLUS a N’Espresso coffee machine at closing!

From March 3rd – March 13, 2011 I’ll be running an exclusive promotion on remaining units at Treviso Condos (by Lanterra Developments).  If you purchase a unit within that time, through me, you’ll get a $7,000 cash back incentive PLUS $2000 in builder upgrades AND a Nespresso Espresso Machine!  My clients will also get to take advantage of a special deposit structure and remember PARKING IS INCLUDED in the purchase price (excluding studios).  Currently I am the only Realtor offering this kind of deal on remaining units.  Treviso still has some excellent floorplans remaining in a variety of sizes from 542 sf to over 1200 sf .  Below are a few of my favorite picks:

I’ve been heavily promoting Treviso Condos on the blog from day one!  I truly believe it has all the right ingredients for being a great place to live and an amazing long term investment… so much so that I even bought a unit at the development for myself!  Sales started in November of 2010 and within weeks it quickly became one of the fastest selling condominium projects of the year. Lanterra is now gearing up for the launch of the second phase called Treviso – La Piazza.  Sales should start sometime in mid April.

For more details on this exclusive promotion or to get moer info on Treviso – La Piazza contact me below…I’d love to help!

 

The Dufferin Street extension may have helped to alleviate some of the traffic on Gladstone, but that doesn’t mean that the “Streetcar” has stopped!  Following the success and heavy interest in Streetcar Developments 2 Gladstone…I’m happy to post that plans are in the works to develop a second building called: 8 Gladstone!

The juicy details like renderings, prices and floorplans have yet to be revealed but what I have been told is that they plan on building the second condo directly North of 2 Gladstone at the current office of Icarus Designs.  8 Gladstone will have approximately 85 units (2 Gladstone had only 54) spread out over 8 storyes.  The rezoning application submitted to the City mentions there being retail at grade, 2 levels of underground parking and 52 spots for bikes!

Queen West has clearly solidified it’s self as one of the coolest places in the city to let loose on the weekend! The galleries and restaurants give residents tons to see and do during the week.  It’s a no brainer for developers to build along the strip and I anticipate 8 Gladstone selling just as fast as it’s predecessor…  Look for 8 Gladstone to start sales in May!  If you’d like to be notifed when sales start, give me a call or send me an email, I’d love to help!

The lack of posts on the blog is directly related to the increase in activity, but not to worry… I’m back, busy, and ready to blog!

By the first week of January appointments on my listings started to really spike and the emails started pouring in from people interested in buying and selling.  I had taken a client of mine into a loft conversion that we’d been eying for some time.  A few hours after the listing went live, I booked us an appointment with the hopes of being the first ones in… 3 others had already previewed the place before us.  My client loved the space so much that within an hour of viewing the unit we had an offer printed and ready to present. Luckily for the both of us we moved fast.  The next day another 7 appointments were booked.  Because I was able to secure the unit for my client the night before we narrowly avoided participating in multiple offers… others weren’t as fortunate.

I’ve seen several new condo listings in the downtown core with the ever famous “Offers if any, reviewed on the xx of January”.  For those not in the biz, this is one of the many signs that it’s a sellers market and that there are more buyers than there are sellers!  When this happens, the negotiating power isn’t heavily the purchasers side BUT I still think it’s worth while to look.  I’m not a fan of paying several thousand dollars more than what a unit is worth, and I’d never suggest a client do that either… but if that dream layout and your desired building does become available, I say go for it just be aware of what comparables have sold for.  If your fair priced offer isn’t accepted don’t loose faith…another one is always out there!  Sellers, instead of waiting for the spring market I’d suggest prepping you’re unit for sale a lot sooner.  It’s only a matter of time before others get word of the increase demand and start listing their places.

On the preconstruciton side of things, 2011 is promising several great launches through out the City.  Projects gearing up for future phased launches and those looking to move last years inventory have started offering a variety of incentives. Throughout the week I’ll be spotlighting a few with great perks!

If you’re looking to live Downtown, I’d love to help!