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What Every Pre-Construction Investor Needs to Know
There are so many different reasons why investing in the Greater Toronto Area’s pre-construction real estate market is the best financial decision you can make. However, finding the right investment can be the tricky part. That is why our award-winning team has put together a comprehensive range of resource centres where you can find answers to some of your most pressing investment questions. Still need clarification? Give us a call or send us a message and we’ll be happy to chat.
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Buying / Investing
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Inclusionary Zoning 
Inclusionary zoning is a planning tool that allows municipalities to require developers to include affordable housing units in new residential developments. This tool has been given to cities under the legislation of the Province to add more affordable housing throughout the Greater Golden Horseshoe
Read MoreCondo Reserve Fund
A reserve fund acts as a savings account that condo corporations use for major repairs or replacements of common elements. The Condo Act, requires that all condominiums have a reserve fund.
Read MoreCondominium Corporation
A condo corporation is responsible for making decisions about the condo property on behalf of the owners. The condo owners are all members of the condo corporation. Condominium corporations are created for many different uses including, residential, commercial, industrial, or mixed-use purposes.
Read MoreCondominium Registration
Registration refers to the formal creation of a condominium corporation. The condominium registration occurs when all of the units and common elements in the building have been substantially completed. Once construction has been completed, the developer will initiate the condominium registration through the Land Registry Office.
Read MoreLand Transfer Tax
Land Transfer Tax is the tax you pay to the Province when you buy land or an interest in land when the transaction closes. This tax is known as Ontario Land Transfer Tax, paid with your pre-construction lawyer when the deed to the home is transferred in your name.
Read MoreImportant Documents to Review When Purchasing a Pre-Construction Condo
When you purchase a pre-construction condo, there are a few documents that you will need to review. It’s crucial that you fully understand all of the information in these documents so that you know your rights as a buyer as well as the developer’s rights.
Read MoreDevelopment Charges and Levies
If you purchased a pre-construction condo, you may have heard the term Development Charges. These charges are considered a closing cost that you would pay on final closing when you receive the title transfer to your new home. Development Charges are defined as a fee charged by municipalities to recover the cost of growth.
Read More10 Day Cooling Off Period
When you purchase a pre-construction condo unit, you are entitled to a “10 Day Cooling Off” period. This means that once you and the developer sign the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and you receive a copy of the agreement plus any other documentation that makes the agreement binding, you then have 10 calendar days where your unit is reserved, and you can take the time to review the contract.
Read MoreSection 37 Levies
“Section 37” refers to the section of Ontario’s Planning Act that allows developers to bypass specific zoning regulations with the condition that they provide the community with benefits. Section 37 is a key planning tool available to every municipality to ensure that certain developments are accompanied by a new community benefit that will help enhance the quality of life for every resident.
Read MoreHow Condo Developers Determine Price Per Square Foot
As an investor, you might be wondering how condo developers determine the price per square foot for a condo unit and how much it actually costs to build a condo. There are many factors that go into pricing pre-construction condos such as the cost of purchasing land, construction costs and government charges.
Read MoreFirst-Time Home Buyer Incentive
The first-time home buyer incentive is a shared equity mortgage with the Government of Canada that allows you to borrow 5% or 10% of the purchase price of a home. The First Time Home Buyer Incentive is designed to make home ownership more affordable for first-time buyers by lowering monthly mortgage payments.
Read MoreCommunity Benefits Charge
This charge will transition away from Section 37 Levies and will soon replace them. Recently, a new Bill was introduced under the Planning Act that makes some changes to Section 37. Bill 197 was created as part of the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020.
Read MoreCondo Project Cancellations
All condo projects or phases that go to market after January 1, 2020, must include an information sheet at the front of the purchase agreement that outlines some of the key potential risks of buying a condominium unit in the pre-construction phase. Condo project cancellations aren’t common but it is still important to know the risks…
Read MoreStatement of Critical Dates
For purchasers of brand new condo units, the Statement of Critical Dates highlights the dates you can expect to take occupancy of your unit. These dates are also designed to protect you when there are construction delays and to create transparency between both the purchaser and the builder…
Read MoreGlossary of Real Estate Terms and Definitions
There are many terms used in the pre-construction condominium and real estate market. This glossary will provide a list of terms and definitions commonly used in the industry to help you gain a deeper understanding of the pre-construction condominium market and the buying process.
Read MorePre-Delivery Inspection
Your PDI will likely occur a few weeks before your occupancy date. As much as this is an introduction to your new property, the objective of this inspection is to create a written record of all items that are, damaged, missing, inaccessible, not operating correctly or otherwise deficient before you take possession…
Read MoreWhy Pre-Construction Condos Are The Best Investment
When you invest in a pre-construction condominium you can expect that this is one of the surest ways to grow your money. But how does investing in pre-construction condominium units compare to investing in resale homes or other investments? We’ll tell you why investing in pre-construction condos is one of the best investments you can make…
Read MoreMost Frequently Asked Questions
Purchasing a pre-construction condominium unit is a big investment and many interested investors may have a lot of questions. Our job is to make your condo investment a seamless process that’s why we listed some Frequently Asked Questions to answer some of the toughest questions you may have…
Read MoreWhy Buy With A Platinum Agent
There are many advantages to buying a pre-construction condominium with a Platinum Agent. There are a list of steps involved in the Platinum Agent process…
Read MoreInterim Occupancy and Final Closing
Buying a pre-construction condominium is a little different than purchasing a re-sale unit. Two different closing stages involved, known as the Interim Occupancy phase and the Final Closing phase.
Read MoreAssignments
An assignment is a contract of the pre-construction condominium suite that you purchased and a benefit of an assignment is that it could be sold before you move in…
Read MoreSteps To Buying A Pre-Construction Condo
If you’re interested in purchasing a pre-construction condo, it’s important to know about the process beforehand. This way there are no surprises!
Read MoreRenting vs. Buying a Pre-Construction Condo
We’ll break down some of the advantages and disadvantages of renting versus buying. This way, you’ll be able to make a more informed decision…
Read MoreCondo Investments
The greatest thing about making investments in real estate is that there are so many different options. But what is the right choice for you? Is buying a condo a good investment?
Read MorePre-Construction Condo Closing Costs
Understanding all of the costs involved is important when choosing a condominium unit. We will give all of the information you need to know so there are no unexpected surprises…
Read MorePlatinum Access
Getting platinum access to pre-construction condominiums is the key to successful investing. As a member of our Platinum Access Club, you will benefit from getting access to floor plan choices before anyone, at the lowest price possible.2021 GTA Market Snapshot
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30K
Units Sold -
18%
Avg. Condo Appreciation Rate -
$1,235
Avg. Unsold Psf -
$2,500
Avg. Monthly Condo Rental Rate
Assignment Sales
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Government Plans
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Scarborough Centre Growth Plan
Scarborough Centre Growth Plan Watch Scarborough Transform Before Your Eyes Tremendous growth is coming to Scarborough. This municipality was labelled an Urban Growth Centre (UGC) by the Province under the Places to Grow Act. Scarborough Centre created a Secondary Plan in 2005 to address the growing population and jobs coming to this area. Now, the…
Read MoreEtobicoke Centre Growth Plan
Etobicoke Centre Growth Plan Etobicoke Centre, Toronto’s Western Focal Point Exciting new growth is coming to Etobicoke as this municipality has been designated an Urban Growth Centre (UGC) by the Ontario government. One of five UGCs in Toronto, Etobicoke is making strides toward implementing world-class transit infrastructure, stellar region-wide and institutional public service, as well…
Read MoreYonge and Eglinton Growth Plan
The Yonge-Eglinton Centre has been one of the fastest-growing Urban Growth Centres out of the five in Toronto. Yonge-Eglinton is already considered a thriving part of the city and the ultimate hub for residents, employees, and visitors with anticipated growth and developments prepared for the future.
Read MoreDowntown Toronto Growth Plan
Downtown Toronto offers unique opportunities for employment and residential growth, transit expansion, and upgrades to the public realm and community facilities. The Growth Plan for Downtown Toronto aims to reshape the City’s landscape and prepare for the incoming population expected in the future.
Read MoreRichmond Hill/Langstaff Gateway Growth Plan
Exciting growth is coming to the City of Richmond Hill as this municipality has been designated an Urban Growth Centre by the Province.
The Richmond Hill/Langstaff Gateway Growth Plan is the only urban growth centre that spans two local municipalities and is targeted to achieve a minimum growth density of 200 residents and jobs combined per hectare by 2031.
Read MoreDowntown Brampton Growth Plan
Downtown Brampton Growth Plan Building a Brampton For Everyone There is a lot of growth coming to the City of Brampton as the Province has designated Downtown Brampton as an Urban Growth Centre within the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The Downtown Brampton Growth Plan is focused on building a vision to re-invent Brampton and has a…
Read MoreDowntown Mississauga Growth Plan
Downtown Mississauga Growth Plan Mississauga: A City in Transition The City of Mississauga is embarking upon major growth never seen before as plans by the Province of Ontario have pegged Downtown Mississauga as an Urban Growth Centre. The Downtown Mississauga Growth Plan is a city in transition, and is targeted to achieve a minimum growth…
Read MoreDowntown Milton Growth Plan
Downtown Milton Growth Plan A Growth Plan For Milton, By Milton Downtown Milton is undergoing massive growth to meet guidelines established by the Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. As one of the 25 Urban Growth Centres, Downtown Milton is in the process of developing modern planning policies that will guide Milton’s future.…
Read MoreDowntown Peterborough Growth Plan
Downtown Peterborough Growth Plan Peterborough – A Unique Hidden Gem Within the GGH Downtown Peterborough is an Urban Growth Centre looking to grow and intensify its existing landscape to accommodate growth targets under the Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The Downtown Peterborough Growth Plan is aimed at growing a community that is…
Read MoreDowntown Brantford Growth Plan
Downtown Brantford Growth Plan A Partnership-Driven Growth Strategy Downtown Brantford Growth Plan has a partnership-driven growth strategy that uses the concepts of community building and collaboration to achieve its goals. Downtown Brantford must achieve a gross density of 150 residents and jobs per hectare by 2031. The boundaries for Downtown Brantford are from Durham Street…
Read MoreDowntown Barrie Growth Plan
Downtown Barrie Growth Plan One of Canada’s Fastest Growing Municipalities As one of the Province’s 25 Urban Growth Centres, Downtown Barrie is considered one of Canada’s fastest growing municipalities within the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH). The Downtown Barrie Growth Plan has a minimum gross density target of 150 residents and jobs combined per hectare by…
Read MoreDowntown Pickering Growth Plan
Search By Map Downtown Pickering Growth Plan Investing in the Heart of Pickering Downtown Pickering is one of the 25 Urban Growth Centres outlined in the Province’s Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The City is working with residents, developers, the Region of Durham, the Province, as well as other agencies to ensure the…
Read MoreVaughan Corporate Centre Growth Plan
Vaughan Corporate Centre Growth Plan Source: City of Vaughan The ‘New’ Downtown Under the Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the VMC is considered one of the most anticipated master-planned communities. The Vaughan Corporate Centre Growth Plan has the largest growth targets out of the entire 25 Urban Growth Centres across Ontario and…
Read MoreTOcore
Toronto’s high quality of life and economic opportunities have made it one of the fastest-growing cities in North America. The vision is that Downtown Toronto, also known as TOcore, will continue to establish itself as the cultural, civic, retail and economic heart of Toronto and as a great place to invest…
Read MorePlaces To Grow Act
If you’ve ever looked around your city and wondered why and how all these condominium buildings under construction began popping up, you should know that a large part of it comes back to Ontario’s Places to Grow Act, which was legislated in 2005, followed closely in 2006 by the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
Read MoreThe Growth Plan
Learn about the Growth Plan before you sign on the dotted line


2021 Investment Opportunity Snapshot
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25
Designated Growth Centres in the GGH -
1.3M
New immigrants coming to the GTA between 2022 - 2024 -
730K
Millennials need homes in the GTHA over the next 9 years -
1M
New condos / homes need to be built over the next 20 years