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Are these official/legal definitions for locker spaces in condominiums? do official definitions for lockers even exist in Ontario? As you probably recall, I am still battling out the ghetto closet that they labelled as a ensuite locker, smack dab within my condo unit. There must be some legal...

does that mean the previous purchasers who bought lockers for $5k in 2008 had to pay an extra $400 for HST when it was officially rolled out later?

Ka1, could you give us a rough estimate of your locker space in cp1/2? Since it is the same builder, I think it would provide some information to compare aura's locker with. For those that were able to buy lockers during the original release for Aura, did canderel quote you a size and location...

Can't wait to see how different that corner looks now, now that the hoarding is down. Anyone have any shots? Was retail opening June or something?

I was just wondering if you made certain that the builder will not allow you to assign your property. If you could assign it, you would save on the occupancy fee until the building registers and you gain title to sell. I guess alternatively you could rent it out to a tenent during this time...

Thanks for the information. If its one thing that I am a stickler for, it's gonna be smooth ceilings when I move into my preconstruction condo. I was worried that if I were to have this done, would I have to wait until the condo registers? If the condo was still in occupancy phase, would that...

Sorry when I was asking about the options I meant options of getting smooth ceilings with your third party trades. Was the only way to put up drywall or were there other options?

I was wondering what options you were presented with in regards to getting a smooth ceiling and the associated costs. I am fixated on getting smooth ceilings and I'm still devastated that I am having issues with my builder. But that is a whole other topic for discussion I am intrigued by the...

I considered porting my mortgage to a pre existing property ( in this case, my parents house). Their house is fully paid for, so im not quite sure if that would work. Again, I don't have too much experience with mortgages. What did you mean about paying down your mortgage to save money if...

thanks for the tip neubilder. i haven't been lucky so far because the builder (Canderel Stoneridge) is not allowing any 'upgrades' or subtle changes to the units. This includes leaving the ceiling untreated, unfortunately. Their rationale is that because this condo project is so large, it would...

CB2 (Crate and Barrel 2) opened a while back, located on Queen+Bathurst. I think they market their stuff to be a bit cheaper than Crate+Barrel, though prices seem to be on par, during my first browse through the store. Nice vignettes with a more edgier and contemporary styling than it's sister...

IMO, I think you should only upgrade things that you can't easily upgrade after possession. For example, most condos have concrete ceilings, therefore installing potlights after possession is impossible without being creative. Other things like electrical/cable/Internet outlets may be difficult...

That's just it. Too many variables to consider. Essentially it appears that there are three options for a home owner to transition to a preconstruction condo -break the mortgage and pay the fee -port the mortgage over to the preconstruction within a specified time frame -have the buyer assume...

I was thinking of increasing my downpayment prior to occupancy to decrease the phantom rent. Bear in mind that I don't have much experience with the intricacies, rules and the like. I was wondering why the banks don't offer you mortgages until registration of the condo? If they did, then this...

whether you are able to put a lump sum downpayment upon assuming tentative occupancy phase is another story. I am not sure if the builder would allow you to put more money (although it everything seems to benefit the builder if you do). Check your contracts carefully

Men hard at work, over the weekend putting up panes of glass

correct, but still valid to consider. Since you would not be able to get a mortgage when you assume occupancy, you would need to consider the monthly occupancy fee when saving up for closing.

I currently have a fixed term mortgage that matures in 2015. I also have a preconstruction that has a tentative occupancy date in January 2013. I am planning to sell my current residence and move into the preconstruction when it is ready for occupancy. I just had a meeting with my financial...

I feel sorry the guys who bought the 3 added floors for over $700 psf. That's the price you pay for a piece of the pie in the sky!

Not sure if it was already mentioned but the Tentative occupancy has been pushed back for the third time, to end of January 2013. This is to allow the builder time to construct the approved 3 additional floors. Has anyone calculated how many floors per week they have been building so far?