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Downtown Vancouver’s Latest Pre-Sale Condo Project
May 22nd, 2008 Categories: Downtown, New Developments, Vancouver Real Estate
Vancouver’s Downtown has a new pre-sale on Richards
I drove by a couple of days ago and the sign is up! 1000 block Richards, where the Richards on Richards nightclub was for decades and the infamous Madam Cleo’s massage parlour is going to be a condo project with suites priced from $399,000. Does that transalate to one bedrooms 500 sq.ft., if the cost is $800 pr sq ft or higher? Fill out my contact form if you’re interested in purchasing.
The Aqualini Group own the land. Remember my recent post on this site? Some of us thought they should call the new building Cleo’s! What do you think they should call it? Roqandroll ….
There aren’t many site left for the deveopers Downtown Vancouver. What would you like to see built here? What suite size? What special amenities could the building have? Pre-viewing will commence in June. No doubt completion will be after 2010.
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Who is The Beasley in Yaletown Named After?
March 9th, 2008 Categories: Downtown, New Developments, Vancouver Real Estate
Vancouver’s long time city planner, Larry Beasley has had a condo building named after him.
The newest luxury 33 floor tower condo building, situated on the corner of Seymour and Nelson is The Beasley.
Long time Vancouver developer, Amacon, will be pre-selling this project this spring. There will only be 211 condos. The top 4 floors will only have 3 condos per floor. Prices start in mid $400’s.
Hardwood floors, granite counter-tops and stainless steel appliances will be part of the package.
The green roof will have a unique “designed for Yaletown dog run”, plus a gym and media room.
Now Selling The Beasley
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What Does this Mean for Vancouver Pres-Sales?
March 6th, 2008 Categories: New Developments, Vancouver Real Estate
Rising construction costs are affecting Developer’s ability to complete pre-sale condo buildings.
A few days ago it was Mount Pleasant’s Sophia, now it’s Chandler Developments (fortunately no relation to me!) H&H and their Garden City Richmond project have gone into receivership. So reports the CBC. Both projects were schedule for completion end of June.
The company was running into cost overruns, they were running out of cash and I think the lenders wanted to complete the project,” said Bowra Group President David Bowra.
“But they weren’t convinced it could be completed without the assistance of a third party. So they decided to apply for a receiver to be appointed.”
The receiver has discovered that 23 condos in the Chandler Development Group projects were allegedly sold to insiders at prices well below market value, Bowra said. So they may get to keep their condos, but will likely have to pay today’s prices. How many developers do you think do this?
Apparently there is enough money to finish the job, so the other buyers will get their condos without paying more.
The company was running into cost overruns, they were running out of cash and I think the lenders wanted to complete the project,” said Bowra Group President David Bowra.
“But they weren’t convinced it could be completed without the assistance of a third party. So they decided to apply for a receiver to be appointed.”
The receiver has discovered that 23 condos in the Chandler Development Group projects were allegedly sold to insiders at prices well below market value, Bowra said.
They may get to keep their condos, but will likely have to pay today’s prices, he said.
The Financial Institutions Commission of B.C. published an article on pre-sales in August 2007. Read it here www.yattersmatters.com
What do you think causes this problem? How do you think it can be solved? Does this effect your purchase of a pre-sale? Or an assignment?
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Lumen Goes Green
March 5th, 2008 Categories: Kitsilano, New Developments, Vancouver Real Estate
Lumen sets the Vancouver new condo development trend at 1679 Pine St., Vancouver.
This 5 storey building with commercial space on the ground floor is impressively Green.
To be built on Pine and 3rd, Bucci’s Lumen will be top quality concrete and steel construction with geo-thermal heating and a common roof top terrace. Floor to ceiling low e-glass. Water efficient landscaping, storm water management, and water efficient fixtures will lessen the burden on the municipal water system. A special feature is intelligent metering of electrical consumption to generate a small eco-footprint.
You can enjoy those balmy Vancouver evenings on your 311 sq-ft patio.
A collection of 62 impeccably designed modern condos, ranging from 466 sq.ft. to 808 sq.ft. in size and priced from $379,000. Due for completion summer 2009. About half sold out.
Lumen is an outstanding Green Vancouver condo development that carries the Built Green B.C. stamp. http://www.lumenliving.com/
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Go Green with Lumen
March 4th, 2008 Categories: Kitsilano, New Developments, Vancouver Real Estate
Lumen sets the Vancouver new condo development trend at 1679 Pine St., Vancouver.
This 5 storey building with commercial space on the ground floor is impressively Green.
To be built on Pine and 3rd, Bucci’s Lumen will be top quality concrete and steel construction with geo-thermal heating and a common roof top terrace. Floor to ceiling low e-glass. Water efficient landscaping, storm water management, and water efficient fixtures will lessen the burden on the municipal water system. A special feature is intelligent metering of electrical consumption to generate a small eco-footprint.
You can enjoy those balmy Vancouver evenings on your 311 sq-ft patio.
A collection of 62 impeccably designed modern condos, ranging from 466 sq.ft. to 808 sq.ft. in size and priced from $379,000. Due for completion summer 2009. About half sold out.
Lumen is an outstanding Green Vancouver condo development that carries the Built Green B.C. stamp. www.lumenliving.com
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Coal Harbour’s West Pender Place
February 29th, 2008 Categories: Coal Harbour, New Developments, Vancouver Real Estate
Coal Harbour’s West Pender Place will be one of the last new projects in Vancouver’s luxury waterfront neighbourhood Coal Harbour because there are no sites left.
West Pender Place is situated on Pender and Broughton. Project architect is Jim Hancock, who has designed many high end Vancouver condos. Jim says “we wanted to create a totem for Coal Harbour, a highly original building, structurally and stylistically, the crisp pleat in the tower glass creates an every changing silhouette.” Nearly every interior space is different. LEED guidelines have been followed in order to maximize efficiency.
Interior design by Alda Periera whom i think does fabulous work.
These panoramic view residences start at $1.5 million.
Its amenities will be a roof terrace, meeting room, gym, indoor pool and lounge
The interiors are fabulous. Kitchens by Dada of Italy. Oak hardwood throughout, air conditioned, entertainment sized balconies, 8 foot sliding closet doors featuring brushed metal and back painted glass panels.
1409 West Pender will have a tower 34 storeys to the west and a 15 storeys tot he east with 5 storeys in the middle.
Reliance Holdings is the Developer.
The project is sold out.
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Madame Cleo’s Gives Way to New Condo Tower
February 1st, 2008 Categories: New Developments, Vancouver Real Estate
New Yaletown Condo Tower forMadam Cleo’s Massage Parlour at 1094 Richards
has been there as long as I can remember! The land is owned by the Aquilini Group and apparently they have served notice that the backhoe will be moving in. The Aquilini Group plan to build two condo hirises and preserve the two heritage homes.
What do you think would be good name for the new condo buildings? Cleo’s?
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First on First, New Kitsilano Development
May 19th, 2007 Categories: Kitsilano, New Developments, Vancouver Real Estate
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Upcoming: Coal Harbour’s Flatiron
January 8th, 2007 Categories: Coal Harbour, New Developments, Vancouver Real Estate
What’s that at 1277 Melville in Coal Harbour? Flatiron?
Triangles. A triangle meeting of the West End, Coal Harbour and Stanley Park.
The triangular intersection of Melville, Pender and Jervis, and the Flatiron: designed with inspiration from the old triangular Flatiron building in New York City. Described as a “lithe and elegant tower”, the Flatiron makes maximum use of a small triangle of land.
The Flatiron will be one of Coal Harbour’s most exclusive residential buildings, with only 52 homes in a sleek 28-story tower, to be completed in 2008. Taking advantage of the extraordinary views of that this tower offers, the building features only two exclusive homes per floor, each fronting on to incredible waterfront & mountain views.
This building truly participates in the luxury concept that Coal Harbour residences are known for, and will be an example of extraordinary Vancouver living, close to everything from the marina to the park to downtown and Robson Street, not to mention the recreational seawall.
Homes in the Flatiron are lightfilled spaces with glass on 3 sides, and sustainability features such as gardens on all rooftops and design for effective low energy use, including geothermal heat. Open windows will bring in the sea breezes.
The Flatiron building is seen here in context, shaded aqua.
There’s a great video that shows 3D rendering of the completed building in context, and it really gives you a sense of the building and its presence in the new Coal Harbour. Check it out here on the developer’s site.
(Images are from the Flatiron site, which includes lots more info, including building amenities and residence details)
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Lilfred Lodge and Vue - Old and New Kits
August 18th, 2006 Categories: Kitsilano, New Developments, Vancouver Real Estate
The Lilfred Lodge is one of the heritage anchors of the Kitsilano area, and it is well documented throughout its venerable history. This is how Lilfred Lodge looks today:
This is the entrance to historic Lilfred Lodge.
Right next to this great old building is one which is entirely new in look and feel: The Vue. As it is still being built, here’s how it is looking today:
Such a great contrast in style and materials. Here they are, side by side:
Despite their differences, across the span of time in Vancouver and its development, these two extraordinary buildings share the same timeless view across Kits beach. A study in contrasts - from 21st century luxury to turn of the 20th century heritage.
For more info on Vue, or other Kitsilano properties, contact me here.
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