Condos
PATH is downtown Toronto's network of more than 30 km of pedestrian walkways, connecting over 75 buildings, Union Station and several subway stations. This article explains where PATH reaches, the benefits and trade-offs of living in a PATH-connected condo, and how to confirm before you buy that a building is truly connected.
Condos
The status certificate is the most important document when buying a resale condo. It tells you whether the building is financially healthy, whether there are lawsuits or special assessments, whether fees are likely to rise, and whether the parking spot and locker are yours. This guide explains how to read it section by section, with a list of red flags, a reserve fund example and how to word your offer conditions.
Condos
They may look alike, but in a condo each unit has its own owner and can be bought and sold, while an apartment building is owned by one company and units are only for rent. This article compares ownership, management, costs, repairs and rules, explains what tenants and buyers should each watch for, and how rent increase rules apply in each type of building.
Condos
Condos in different parts of downtown vary widely in lifestyle, noise, commute and building age. This guide covers Yorkville, the university area, around TMU and OCAD, the Financial District, the Entertainment and Fashion Districts, St. Lawrence and the Distillery District, the waterfront and newer developments: location, subway and streetcar, amenities, condo features and what to look for at showings, with steps for choosing an area and common questions.
Condos
Many buyers choose condos based on "leaky building lists" found online, but leaks have many causes and these lists are neither complete nor accurate. This guide covers the common sources of condo leaks, what to check at a showing, what to look for in the status certificate, who is responsible when something goes wrong, what unit insurance to buy, and what to do if you find a leak after you buy.