A great neighbourhood in Vancouver, you will find 18 Pre-Construction condo buildings within West End with condos for sale.
A very special portion of the real estate market exists in the area of development, or Pre-Construction, condos. These are units that are purchased based on the projected plans for a building that is not yet built. A buyer may visit a temporary showroom, located near to the proposed location of the building to see models and floor plans of the various units the seller hopes to construct, or simply receive a package with this information electronically. Purchasing at this stage allows the buyer to have greater control in the outcome of their unit. They can make a different type of investment and purchase at a lower price per square foot than what is typically available post-construction. If you want to be able to choose your floors, finishes and appliances, at less than the cost to purchase someone else's choices from the past, Pre-Construction condos for sale might appeal to you. It's not often that you have so many design choices when looking to purchase a home. There will be a number of layouts, options for total square footage, number of bedrooms and location within the building to choose from. Usually, this type of customization will require a second investment in renovations, as well as the purchase price of your home.
When taking the leap on a Pre-Construction condo for sale, you'll be given a list of options that you'll be able to customize. Everything in the home will be brand new and they will likely be under warranty. Keep in mind that the developer is speculating on what they believe the final outcomes will be for the unit and building, they require some flexibility, not everything can be fixed into even the best agreements. This can make a good case for looking at the past projects of the developer. How close to their projected dates did they come? Do they have a history of big surprise closing costs or a history of great relationships with their buyers? How have their projects held up over time as places people want to live and as investments. This type of home purchase, more than others, requires a long term deal with your developer. You'll want a long term relationship that is mutually beneficial. Purchasing a unit in a building prior to the work beginning can have some tremendous benefits. It also requires deeper knowledge to arrange this type of purchase. A Real Estate Professional who specializes in development or Pre-Construction condos for sale may be helpful for protecting your investment. The money spent on a qualified agent may be easily recuperated with the thorough shaping of your agreement. You'll want to understand how the Pre-Construction payments are going to be structured and where you'll be spending versus saving. In an already finished home, it's easy to see how your money is being spent. With a Pre-Construction condo, being well informed will be a must.
If you're looking for more Pre-Construction condo buildings in this area, the neighbourhoods English Bay and Davie Village are nearby. West End is Very Walkable with a walk score of 83. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 85. Excellent Transit is available in West End.
The vibrant condo neighbourhood of West End in Vancouver has many great buildings to choose from with a total of 206 condo buildings.These include 59 High-Rise, 18 Pre-Construction, 108 Low-Rise, 39 Mid-Rise, 35 Luxury and 1 Loft. Many condos for sale in West End feature excellent amenities perfectly located in Vancouver. Condos for sale in West End spend an average of 56 days on market. West End had 729 condos sold within it in 2020, an increase of 106% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in West End had an average sale price of $$1,082,498 last year, an decrease of -20% from the prior year. West End is Very Walkable with a walk score of 83. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 85. Excellent Transit is available in West End. The neighbourhoods English Bay and Davie Village are nearby.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakeries Engelsea Pizza & Cafe and Golestan Bakery. If you are looking for coffee Cardero Cafe and D'oro Gelato & Caffe offer great options in West End. There is cuisine from all over the world available at Konbiniya Japan Centre and Hannam Supermarket. Locals recommend eating at La Belle Patate Vancouver, Cactus Club Cafe English Bay and Hokkaido Ramen Santouka in West End - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Vancouver AIDS Memorial, Morton Park, and Sunset Beach Park in West End. West End Life Gardens Drug Store Inc and SleepAdvice clinic & more are a short walk away as well. There is great shopping at Yes Cycle Adventures. West End is lucky to be home to a hospital, St Pauls Hospital. There are always new exhibits and events happening at English BayPublic Art, Viljappans Den and Roedde House Museum. Many gyms and fitness centers are popular with residents of West End. Some of these facilities are Orangetheory Fitness and West End Community Centre in West End. Animal enthusiasts, good news MoonpieRags Ragdoll Cattery is in West End. If you enjoy reading you will be happy St Paul's Hospital Library is in West End. King George is a nearby schools for children living in West End. There are many students in this neighbourhood as VanWest College is located within it.