Condo Projects Added: Garrison, one valhalla, Blythwood, Bisha, OnePark West

A number of new condo projects were recently added to our website.  For more details about each project, please click on the links to access their profile pages.

• Garrison at the Yards  (Fort York Boulevard, Downtown Toronto), by Onni Group
• one valhalla  (1 Valhalla Inn Road, Etobicoke), by Edilcan
• Blythwood at Huntington  (Bayview and Lawrence, North York), by Tridel and Concert
• Bisha Hotel and Residences  (Entertainment District, Downtown Toronto), by Lifetime Developments and INK Entertainment
• OnePark West  (Dundas St E and Parliament St, Toronto), by Daniels

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Update from Sales Centre Visits: The Address At High Park & UpsideDownCondoPrices.com (Electric City)

The LiveHigh Team visited a couple of Sales Centres this week:

The Address At High Park - the name says it all!  High Park is highly coveted for its interesting, diversified community and hip urban vibe, so we were excited to see a new development in the area.  This highly anticipated project will be located north of Bloor St W, west of Dundas St W. 

As noted by the builder, "people are drawn here to the neighbourhood’s creative vibe, its varied menu of eateries and foodie haunts. But most of all it is 'The Park' – High Park – that defines this community."

The Sales Centre for the project held its Grand Opening recently. For more details on prices and offerings, please click here to access The Address At High Park page.

The LiveHigh Team also visited the Sales Centre for UpsideDownCondoPrices.com (Electric City).   The project will be built around Dupont St and Dufferin St.

Phases 1 and 2 are available for purchase.  Prices are  very attractive when compared with other new projects in the city, and are also pretty competitive for the area -- from as low as $312/sq ft.  The 2 buildings are part of a 7-building project plan to be built over 39 acres.
 

For more details from our visit, please see the UpsideDownCondoPrices.com profile page.

Beta Launch Announcement

We're so excited to have announced our Beta Launch last week!
Did anyone happen to catch our news release?

HRTC Revisited: Common Element Expenses For Condos

Canadian income tax deadlines are just around the corner, and just in time, the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) has released an information bulletin to clarify how the Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) affects condominium corporations and condo owners.  The document includes the legal interpretation of HRTC rules and the legal responsibilities for condo boards and property management companies.

As a follow-up to our original HRTC post, condo owners, boards and management companies may find this information helpful.  Based on the bulletin, the statement of eligible expenses may take some time to prepare, and in some cases further clarification may be required from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).  Condo owners who wish to claim eligible common expenses related to HRTC on their return may want to contact their condo board or property management office as early as possible to give administrators enough time to prepare and provide any appropriate documentation, where applicable.

Update From Sales Centre Visits: Fuzion (King West) & Metro Place (North York)

The LiveHigh Team recently visited a couple of Sales Centres:

The Sales Centre for Fuzion condos held its Grand Opening to the public last weekend.

The project will be located near King St West, just north of Liberty Village.

For more details, please click here to access the Fuzion page. 

Metro Place will be located at the NW corner of Sheppard Ave W and Allen Rd.

For more details, please click here to access the Parkside Towers At Metro Place page.

DIY Window Treatments: Cut-To-Size Shades

Do your windows need a little pick-me-up?  Window treatments can change the entire ambience of a room, and the proper treatment can be the perfect finishing touch for your space.  Unfortunately, custom window treatments can be quite an investment - even for a small condo - and impractical for many homeowners and tenants.  If you're looking for an easy and affordable solution for your window woes, read on!

Update From Sales Centre Visit: Ice / Ice2 (Downtown)

The LiveHigh Team recently visited the Sales Centre for Ice / Ice2 Condominiums At York Centre.

The project will be located on York St, near Maple Leaf Square, the ACC and Union Station.

For more details, please click to access the Ice Condominiums and Ice2 Condominiums pages.

Condo Projects Added: Eleven, RCMI, The Berczy, Fuzion, SYNC

Below are some condo projects that were recently added to our website.  

For more details about each project, please click on the links to access their profile pages.

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Top 5 FAQs On Condo Rules

In our neverending quest to find interesting and relevant information for our fellow condo enthusiasts, we've come across numerous websites which address some of the most commonly asked questions about the Condo Act, regulations and by-laws.  This is a popular topic for many condo owners and potential buyers, and we hope to shed some light on the matter by sharing these resources here over time.

The Toronto and Area Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) addressed the top five commonly asked questions to condo ownership, as it applies to condominiums in Ontario governed by the Condominium Act, 1998:

1.  Is there a specific date each spring and fall by which legally the corporation must turn on/off the heating/air conditioning system?

2.  What is the maximum percentage that the corporation can increase monthly maintenance fees by each year?

3.  There is excessive noise coming from my neighbour's unit late at night.  What are my rights?

4.  I purchased my new condo from Developer plans and now that I have moved in the square footage is smaller than outlined in the plans?  What can I do?

5.  How long do I have to continue paying Occupancy Fees?  Isn't there a timeframe by which the Turnover meeting has to take place?

Click here for answers from the experts and more from the CCI.

Update From Sales Centre Visit: Minto775 (King West)

The LiveHigh Team recently attended a Loyalty Event for Minto775.

The Sales Centre hasn't yet officially opened, but the project will be located at 775 King St W, just west of Bathurst.

For more details, please click here to access the Minto775 page.