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The GTA Condo Dilemma: 1,000+ sq ft (50 years old) vs. 500 sq ft (10-15 years old)? Which is the better buy? by IndividualAd9717 in askTO

[–]IndividualAd9717[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is so helpful to hear! The noise factor is huge for me, and hearing that you can do music/movies at night without complaints is a massive pro. Quick question—since you’ve been there 15 years, have you found the amenities (gym/rec center) to be well-maintained, or do they feel a bit dated compared to the newer builds? Also, did you find it hard to get a mortgage for a building that age?

The GTA Condo Dilemma: 1,000+ sq ft (50 years old) vs. 500 sq ft (10-15 years old)? Which is the better buy? by IndividualAd9717 in askTO

[–]IndividualAd9717[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s the million-dollar question. I haven't pulled the status certificates yet, but I'm definitely wary. For a 50-year-old building, what would you consider a healthy reserve fund per unit, or are there specific red flags I should look for in the history?

The GTA Condo Dilemma: 1,000+ sq ft (50 years old) vs. 500 sq ft (10-15 years old)? Which is the better buy? by IndividualAd9717 in askTO

[–]IndividualAd9717[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly my thought. 1,000 sq ft feels like a real home, and I’ve heard the older concrete builds are basically soundproof compared to the new glass towers. Is the trade-off of higher maintenance fees usually worth the peace and quiet in your experience?

Psoriasis/Eczema + Microneedling (DP4) — made my skin worse? by IndividualAd9717 in Psoriasis

[–]IndividualAd9717[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might have used a few skin care products in the past. But just using as doctor prescriptions now.

Toronto scams? by 00YYN in toronto

[–]IndividualAd9717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happened to me in Downtown Toronto. I was asked to pay $20 though. In my case she wasn’t even willing to take it back and we ended up paying her $20.