Condos for sale on Move Smartly come with a set of checks we run on the building, the City's records and twenty years of listing history, wherever that data is available. Here are four that come up all the time, and that no listing will ever mention.
Right now these checks cover condos in the City of Toronto. 905 condos are coming soon.
The listing says
“A vibrant building.”
What it doesn't say
80% of the suites are rentals.
How we know
We estimate the share of suites in a building that are rented rather than owner-occupied from its sales and lease history, so you know what kind of building you're buying into.
The listing says
“Unobstructed south-facing views.”
What it doesn't say
A 40-storey tower is proposed across the street.
How we know
We map every new and proposed development around a condo, so you know how long the view lasts.
The listing says
“A lively, well-travelled community.”
What it doesn't say
Almost half the building is on Airbnb.
How we know
We count the City's short-term rental registrations in every building, so you know who your neighbours are.
The listing says
“Bright 1,300 sq ft condo.”
What it doesn't say
It measures 1,016 sq ft.
How we know
We publish our own calculated size for a condo suite next to the agent's number, so you know what you're buying.
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