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[Mike K.]

June 26

 

 

 

[thundergun]

Phase 1 exteriors are mostly complete (scaffolding is down) aside from sidewalks and landscaping. Hard to say how far along things are inside but it looks like drywalling is done.

Phase 2 foundations poured and walls to what I assume is an extended parkade are being formed.

[Mike K.]

From July 31, Horizon, phase I

 

 

 

Horizon, phase II

 

 

 

Sky Homes

 

[thundergun]

New rendering of Horizon II (http://therailyards.ca/horizonII.html). I'm thinking this view is from/near the corner of Tyee at Skinner Streets looking East.

[Mike K.]

For larger photos see: http://victoria.citi...ii-2-railyards/

 

[aastra]

 

New rendering of Horizon II (http://therailyards.ca/horizonII.html). I'm thinking this view is from/near the corner of Tyee at Skinner Streets looking East.

 

Every new building in Victoria looks the same.*

 

*not really

[Nparker]

Every new building in Victoria looks the same...

But every new building at the Railyards pretty much looks the same.

[sdwright.vic]

Actually... IMO I think the Railyards buildings have become more boring over time.

Edited by sdwright.vic, 21 September 2017 - 06:04 PM.

[Nparker]

... IMO I think the Railyards buildings have become more boring over time.

There is a monotony to the designs and the later phases do seem a little less colourful.

[MarkoJ]

Anyone know if the there are any Telus or Shaw special promotions at the Horizon? Asking for a couple of clients that have bought into the development.

[MarkoJ]

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[Mike K.]

Anyone know if the there are any Telus or Shaw special promotions at the Horizon? Asking for a couple of clients that have bought into the development.

 

Yes, there's a Shaw deal.

[VicHockeyFan]

Sounds like somebody's getting a Shaw deal here.

[thundergun]

Horizon Phase I occupancy has been granted. People started moving in last week. Not certain, but I believe all condos were sold but most, if not all, 'skyhomes' are still on the market.

[Mike K.]

Horizon phase one is indeed sold out. I’ll confirm the SkyHomes.

[Kapten Kapsell]

I still think that the strata fees are affecting the sales of the SkyHomes, given that most other 'stand-alone' townhouse developments are able to offer much lower fees.  The monthly fee on unit 5 at Bowker Creek Estates is $202 for an 1,823 sq foot townhouse; the monthly fee for unit 102 at the SkyHomes is $524 for 1,278 square feet. 

[thundergun]

Horizon phase one is indeed sold out. I’ll confirm the SkyHomes.

 

Signs are up in the windows of the units indicating 'Sold' or 'For Sale'.

As of yesterday there were 2 of 6 sold, units 103/105. Units 101/102/104/106 still for sale.

[Mike K.]

Thank you!

[MarkoJ]

Apparently now three of the SkyHomes are sold. Two of my clients have moved into the condos; both happy with the finished product. Also props to the developer for allowing early occupancy while everyone awaits completion (titles not yet registered).

[tjv]

I still think that the strata fees are affecting the sales of the SkyHomes, given that most other 'stand-alone' townhouse developments are able to offer much lower fees.  The monthly fee on unit 5 at Bowker Creek Estates is $202 for an 1,823 sq foot townhouse; the monthly fee for unit 102 at the SkyHomes is $524 for 1,278 square feet. 

I've never understood these high strata fees, they just seem very expensive for what you get.  What exactly are you getting for $524 a month?  There is no pool, no real landscaping, fitness centre, lounge, etc (hey and I could be wrong I only know this development from driving by)