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Buying An Apartment In Toronto? Here’s What You Should Know

Allen Brown by Allen Brown
July 4, 2021
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It’s easy to understand why so many people want to move down to Toronto in 2021. Toronto is a beautiful city with many of the best amenities available from around the world. It’s a cultural icon and one of the most modern and fast-paced environments in Canada.

However, like any life-changing move, there’s a lot to consider before packing your bags and getting on the bus down to Toronto. Many different concerns must be considered and there are a variety of housing options for people to choose from.

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It’s good to have a clear understanding of your needs and resources before taking the plunge. Toronto isn’t one of the cheapest cities in the world but it’s one of the best. Let’s have a look at the different things to consider before moving to Toronto.

Condos Provide The Most Value

Like everywhere in 2021, the real estate market is booming in Toronto. And that means property values are pretty high. Toronto’s a well-developed city and prime real estate comes at a premium. Considering most people are a little cash strapped at the moment, it’s important to carefully consider the options to get the best value for your hard-earned money.

In Toronto, condos offer the most bang for your buck. Since space is tight in the highly developed city center, condos are one of the more affordable options. Condos make use of space more efficiently by stacking multiple units on top of the same piece of ground. That allows developers to offer square footage at a discounted price.

Condos have a lot of amenities not available in traditional domiciles like a house. And they allow their inhabitants to live a relative life of luxury. Condos are the most affordable when purchased before completion of the building. And Toronto pre construction is the most reliable approach to finding a real bargain in a highly competitive environment. You can get such a good bargain when buying before completion because the sale of the unit will help the developers complete construction. Developers rely on this technique to raise funds for the completion of the project.

Real-Estate Is An Excellent Investment In Toronto

Whatever purchase you make, real estate investment in the Toronto metropolitan area is a safe choice of investment strategy. With some of the best quality of life scores of the major cities in the western world, Toronto will continue to urbanize and property values are guaranteed to go up.

Buying centrally located flats or condos may be more expensive than out in the suburbs but these properties have the potential to increase in value rapidly. Housing at the edge of the metropolitan area will undoubtedly be more affordable however, population density and property demand are lower in these areas. Therefore, it takes longer for the property to accrue additional value.

Additionally, there are many other quality-of-life concerns to consider when choosing the location of your apartment. Traffic, air pollution, noise pollution, and crime are all things to consider when moving to any City center. On the other hand, living out in the suburbs may come with additional obstacles. For example, long commute times, lack of public transport, fewer restaurants and clubs, and any other complications that may arise from living outside of the city.

Property Isn’t Cheap

Let’s face it, the property isn’t cheap in Toronto. Property values in Toronto were rising rapidly even before the recent global trend of increasing housing costs. However, Toronto’s worth every penny. It’s one of the cleanest cities of its size and is well designed for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and commuters of all forms. It has endless activities, museums, and other forms of entertainment available. Toronto is a cultural icon of Canada. So it’s easy to understand why property comes out at a premium. 

However, with loans, government rebates, and a little bit of savings just about anyone can procure a nice bit of Toronto to call their own. And it’s money well spent.

It’s important to be practical when considering a property. There are solutions for just about anyone if you know how to look. Depending on your resources, it might be worth considering real estate auctions, fixer-uppers, and pre-construction condos to get the best deals available.

Save A Downpayment

And of course, the single most important thing on the road to homeownership is to save a down payment.

Every cent of a home’s cost that you can put forward into the down payment will save you a bundle down the road. Home loans often span decades and their interest rates are not particularly low. During the first several years of repayment, the principal balance is barely touched. Your entire monthly payment goes to your monthly interest with just a little leftover to chunk away at the principal. 

Homeowners end up paying loads more than the value of their homes because the term is so long. Additionally, there are early repayment fees if you decide to pay more each month. The bank will get its profit regardless of how fast you pay off your loan.

That’s why every available dollar should go towards your down payment. Every hundred dollars that go towards the value of your home on day one is $200 saved. Homebuyers May often be tempted to pay the minimum down payment on their home so they have something left over for furnishings. But that is not advisable. It’s best to dump every last penny into the down payment to reduce the burden on your life for the next 20 years.

Moving to Toronto is probably one of the best decisions you’ll ever make in your life. The hardest part is acquiring your property. Once this task is completed, you’ll be able to enjoy a life of relative ease and luxury and one of the most beautiful and well-developed cities in the western world. Don’t be discouraged by any hurdles you may encounter. There are all kinds of programs and housing options available for even first-time buyers. However, don’t get your heart set on the first thing you see, be open-minded and look for the solution that’s perfect for you, your family, and your financial situation. Taking this approach will greatly improve the outcome that you experience while living in Toronto.

Allen Brown

Allen Brown

The information contained in this article is for informational purposes only and is not in any way intended to substitute professional advice, medical care or advice from your doctor.

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