Giraffe Living Condos (TAS DesignBuild) - Real Estate -

[Maggie]

should of been called the White Elephant, word about town on this baby is its going to the omb even after the avenue study ( by milroy) is complete. It has to do with the ttc not so much as a direct entrance into the station as the pedestrian, street car and bus back log the entrance to the building will create. www.dundasandbloor.ca/site/dundas_and_bloor/assets/pdf/TTC_report,_1540_Bloor.pdf

Whats coming to city counsel agenda this fall will be a couple of new zoning bylaws that will also hamper the site such as the new anti vibration laws. Also just a rumour counsel wants to stop condos building parking lots within 300 meters of a subway station ( all part of the so called green plan).

The only good thing about the giraffe is the website ( somewhat original). They are fishing for clients but will be many years before anything is built from my experience. They need enough people to secure a reserve fund needed by provincial law. Thats why its better to buy used than new because you know when you can move in and not worry that your property management and builder going bankrupt and your out your cash.

I know all this for I must confess I have a couple of friends in the know and the other because I bought a condo before it was built and the builder went bankrupt ( thats right not all do of course) however this one has all the signs that something is amiss.

 

[edward.wang]

Giraffe Condos Pitch

Hey UT,

I have a PRE-VIP broker invite to Giraffe Condo opening at Bloor and Dundas.

If anyone is interested, email me at edward@edwardwang.ca to reserve a spot. This event is going to be held during the first week of Ooctober, couple of days before the VIP Broker opening.

For floorplan visit..

www.giraffeliving.com/preview

cheers,


Edward Wang

 

[BobBob]

Is there a price list?

 

[edward.wang]

No price info yet, but one bedroom starts at 209k.

cheers,

Edward

 

[Alvar]

Plans not bad. Generally, I don't approve of two bathrooms in one-bedroom units, but here, it works. Also, like the fact that many units have walk-in closets in the bedroom. They should sell quickly, IF well-priced.

 

[cdr108]

Is there a price list?

No price info yet, but one bedroom starts at 209k.

The smallest unit for either a bachelor or 1 bd is around 480 SF.
That's about $435 PSF.

I'm not too impressed that 2bd units of almost 900 SF have small LR/DR of approx 13 x 17 ft.

I do find G40 interesting ... can be used as either 1 unit as a 3bd + family room configuration; or 2 units as 2 x 1 bd with separate entrances.

 

[lowesthangingfruit]

The smallest unit for either a bachelor or 1 bd is around 480 SF.
That's about $435 PSF.

I'm not too impressed that 2bd units of almost 900 SF have small LR/DR of approx 13 x 17 ft.

I do find G40 interesting ... can be used as either 1 unit as a 3bd + family room configuration; or 2 units as 2 x 1 bd with separate entrances.

At that price range and size,...I don't see why this project is any different from the plethora of new projects and the existing stock on market. If you are going to advertise your services on here Edward, could you please at least inform us as to why this project stands out as I just don't see any thing special here.

 

[casaguy]

Good layouts. The 3 bedroom 2 level layouts are great.

 

[flyboy]

recent e-mail:

Suite Unit Type Floor Starting Price
(from lowest floor) Area
(approx. sq. ft.) Property Tax
(estimated*)

SUITE COLLECTION
G3 Studio 11th $223, 000 482 $157.96
G10 1 Bedroom 6th $250, 000 578 $177.08
G11B 1 Bedroom + Study 2nd $252, 000 598 $178.50
G12 1 Bedroom + Study 2nd $256, 000 611 $181.33
G23 1 Bedroom + Study 2nd $300, 000 720 $181.33
G24 1 Bedroom + Study 3rd $305, 000 731 $212.50
G25B 1 Bedroom + Study 2nd $306, 000 731 $216.04
G29 2 Bedrooms + Study 12th $387, 000 860 $274.13
G34 2 Bedrooms + Study 5th $397, 000 925 $281.21
G35 2 Bedrooms + Study 9th $416, 000 943 $294.67

HOME COLLECTION
G40 3 Bedrooms + Study 2nd $524, 000 1251 $371.17
G42 3 Bedrooms + Study PH $661, 000 1295 $468.21
G43 3 Bedrooms + Study LPH $705, 000 1379 $499.38

*Estimated monthly property tax payment derived from The City of Toronto Property Tax Calculator.

Please visit our website to view our floorplans: www.giraffeliving.com/floorplans/

Deposit Structure

$3,000 upon signing
Balance of 5% in 30 days
5% in 90 days
5% in 180 days
5% in 18 months
5% on occupancy


Parking**

$28,000 Special Preview Pricing
Car Share Program available exclusively
to residents of Giraffe Condominiums

**special conditions apply. Please see Giraffe team for details


Occupancy

Summer 2012

 

[cdr108]

I like the 3D plans.

 

[Urban Shocker]

Posters for this this thing were plastered all over the subway cars on Saturday. I suppose with the economic meltdown gathering momentum they've got to shift the merchandise any which way they can, as quickly as possible.

 

[Observer Walt]

This project is heavily reliant on a heavy marketing effort and establishing a slightly off-beat image, given their location away from the core and in a neighbourhood that until very recently would not have been top-of-mind for condo purchasers.

 

[Urban Shocker]

Maybe they'll set loose a herd of giraffes in Dundas West subway station. That'll put them on the radar.