I really can't comment, the housing market in Vancouver is so entirely different than in Halifax that my head is still hurting over the idea of nearly a quarter-million dollars for a three-hour daily commute and a maintenance fee.
It is a nice place. I can see though why the catch would be giving you pause. In talking to Michael (who works with condo developers all the time) he says that kind of maintenance fee is not unusual, particularly with older developments.
I'm wondering who determines need for the fixups? And is there any way you could see a planning schedule for the renovations? At least then you'd have an idea how long it will be before your unit is addressed.
Yeah, you're just going to have to trust me that the price is right.
Dick, our realtor, is going to try and get the minutes for the Strata council meetings for the last two years. Apparently he knows someone on the council. Hopefully we'll be able to get more details on the situation from there.
Oh, I know the price is good - I just still can't imagine, being out here on the east coast poking berries up my nose. ;)
It seems like your mind is pretty well made up, isn't it? And it is a great place. And the fact that pets are allowed (unlimited birds? yeowza) is a major plus-point.
Our mind will be made up DEPENDING on what Dick finds out. If everything checks out ok, we'll go for it. If we don't/can't take this place, it's going to have to be a condo... and I hate sharing hallways with strangers.
It is a nice place. I can see though why the catch would be giving you pause. In talking to Michael (who works with condo developers all the time) he says that kind of maintenance fee is not unusual, particularly with older developments.
I'm wondering who determines need for the fixups? And is there any way you could see a planning schedule for the renovations? At least then you'd have an idea how long it will be before your unit is addressed.
Good luck!
~ Hannah
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Dick, our realtor, is going to try and get the minutes for the Strata council meetings for the last two years. Apparently he knows someone on the council. Hopefully we'll be able to get more details on the situation from there.
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It seems like your mind is pretty well made up, isn't it? And it is a great place. And the fact that pets are allowed (unlimited birds? yeowza) is a major plus-point.
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