Best Condo Projects of 2013 & Year in Review

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2013 is coming to an end and we love to look back and celebrate the big winners of the year.

While the final numbers have not yet been confirmed, it is very likely that 2013 will report the lowest number of new condominium sales in the last 10 years with a projected 13,000-14,000 sales (10 year average is 18,000-20,000).  The drop in sales have been attributed to:

  • *Lowest number of new condominium launches in recent years.  Lack of new high quality investor projects located in the core of Toronto
  • *Market correcting itself from overselling in 2011 (2012 and 2013 have bought market averages back to normal)
  • *Emphasis on selling remaining inventory for projects

2013 has been a transitional year in the pre-construction condominium scene in Toronto and developers are already lining up to make 2014 the best year ever.

Below are our top projects that launched in 2013 and we are thrilled that we were able get our investors in at some of the best condominiums in Toronto.

For everyone involved in the below projects (in no particular order), from developers to the investors and everyone in between – Congratulations from the entire TalkCondo team!

1. Harbour Plaza Residences

Developer: Menkes
Height: 62 & 66 Storeys
Location: York & Harbour

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2. CASA 3 Condos

Developer: Cresford
Height: 60 Storeys
​Location: Yonge & Bloor

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3. 365 Church

Developer: Menkes
​Height: 30 Storeys
​Location: Church & Carlton

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4. Yonge & Rich Condos

Developer: Great Gulf Homes
Height: 50 Storeys
​Location: Yonge & Richmond

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5. SQ Condos

Developer: Tridel
Height: 14 Storeys
Location: Queen & Spadina

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6. High Park Condominiums

Developer: Daniels Homes
Height: 14 Storeys
Location: Bloor West (High Park)

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7. Garrison Point Condos

Developer: Cityzen Developments
Height: 5 Towers, 23-49 Storeys
​Location: Ordnance Triangle

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8. Aqualina Condos

Developer: Tridel
​Height: 13 Storeys
Location: East Bayfront

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BONUS: Developer of the Year – Menkes

​Menkes have enjoyed tremendous levels of success in 2013 and deserve special praise.  The developers launched 2 incredible projects (Harbour Plaza Residences featuring two 60 storey towers and 365 Church) and also completed work at the world class Four Seasons Hotel & Residences in Yorkville and broke ground on One York (commercial tower attached to Harbour Plaza Residences).

Thanks for an awesome 2013 as we look forward to an incredible 2014!

Roy Bhandari