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Anyone have updated info on sales? A friend who was looking to purchase has been told all the units available were sold within a few days. Not sure if this means ALL units, though...

I disagree. Now, I don't think you can get a TONNE more if your parking spot is near the elevators, but it would definitely be a bonus/added incentive. My parking spot is phenomenal - right near the elevators and nearly double width (I can fit two cars in it if visitor parking is full). There...

Also consider interior noise. How close is your ground floor unit to the elevators, mail room etc? In my building, many friends on the first floor complain of constant noise (even just chatting voices) in the hallway as residents, friends, tradespeople, building staff etc. go in and out, wait...

Honestly, the only way to avoid over spending is to not buy any upgrades. And the sales people are not fibbing when they say they don't know. They don't. All of the upgrades will depend on which options the builder goes with for you building, how big your unit is, its layout etc. etc. They're...

I like in an 816 sq foot unit in Liberty Village with 9 foot ceilings. After living with them, I can honestly say that I would never go back to 8 foot again. The higher ceilings definitely give small spaces a more expansive feeling. I've visited friends on lower floors with the same unit but 8...

So this tower is right behind the Machinery Co. (used by Canalfa as a sales office) and right next to Monarch's Vibe?

Hi All: A friend who is a total newbie to the condo world is contemplating entering into a private sale with a friend for an older unit on Lakeshore Blvd. West. I wanted to check in on her behalf to see if any of you are familiar with the building/area and what you think of its value. My...

Looks like he's a spammer trying to convice you LT buyers that you spent too much and should rent one of his "Apartments in Toronto" instead. With such a sophisticated, articulate pitch, I'm sure he'll have many of you pounding on his door... :rolleyes:

Was the same way with Zip when it was under construction. Very slow on the podium, then the tower shot right up.

Monarch's Zip and Battery Park in Liberty Village have a lot of free guest parking (although it fills up on Friday and Saturday nights by about 8 or 9), but then, we're out of the downtown core.

I live in the building. It does have its design issues (lacklustre exterior, labyrinthine parking lot etc.) but I am delighted with my unit and so are the neighbours I've chatted with. I disagree with Simuls re: resale value. Our units definitely sell for less than Toy Factory, for example...

Hi Rocky: I bought a Monarch unit pre-construction in Liberty Village. So far, I've been very pleased dealing with them - no major issues. Minor ones, absolutely, but nothing earth shattering. Mostly to do with the quality of finishes (little corners were cut that are irritating - but they're...

I agree re: the pillar. I have neighbours who curse the f*cking pillars in their space. It really is an impediment to your living space. I would consider another floor plan.

Thank goodness! We need it!

I live in 80 Western Battery - although not thinking of selling. But good to hear the building is in demand. Good luck to your client :)