Important to note that prices do not include HST.

Was interested in maybe getting into some pre-sale action but those prices are way out of my reach for what they're offering. I guess the low density forces higher prices.

Some Duet advertising action seen on our recent trip to Victoria on May 4th. We were walking to Beacon Hill Park when I spotted the bus parked on Government St near the Parliament buildings.

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http://www.victoriacondominiumguide.com/properties?id=308954

Quote: 704 - 640 Michigan St
MLS®: 308954

For Sale: $839,000 CAD

Live at Duet, the much anticipated new condominium project located at 640 Michigan Street in James Bay. Just 1/2 block from Beacon Hill Park, 4 blocks from downtown and close to both James Bay and Cook Street Villages. One of Duet?s signature suites - The Huron is an 1126 square foot 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom & office/den with a feature 538 square foot private terrace.

Some more info on Duet and a sneak peak at plans for 819 Yates.

Quote: Duet condo in James Bay a different tune for downtown developer
By Mike Kozakowski, VibrantVictoria.ca
http://vibrantvictoria.ca/local-news/duet-condo-in-james-bay-a-different-tune-for-downtown-developer/

After nearly a decade of building highrise residences throughout downtown Victoria, developer Dave Chard of Chard Development has embarked on a series of firsts with his latest endeavor, Duet.

The two-building, 90-unit, condo project to rise across the street from the City’s tallest tower, the 21-storey Orchard House, is comprised of two lowrises of eight (concrete) and four (woodframe) floors. The low-rise nature of the buildings and the woodframe construction of the four-storey building are firsts for Chard whose typical projects are built of concrete and stand about a dozen floors above street level.

The decision to step out of the downtown core with Duet, yet another first, was in response to home buyers seeking modern residences in a more traditional neighbourhood setting and the opportunity to build housing attractive to young families.

“Given the market is relatively small in Victoria we’re having to build a variety of suite sizes with Duet to reach many different buyers. We are offering a location that is desireable for those who may be looking to downsize in James Bay, want to raise a family, or want to live in the city but not in the downtown core,” Chard said. Read more>