Have we, though?
Yes, there was governmrnt involvement in the financing.
![]() | BUILT The Yates on Yates Uses: condo, commercial Address: 848-852 Yates Street Municipality: Victoria Region: Downtown Victoria Storeys: 20 Condo units: (1BR, 2BR, 3BR, 2BR + den) Sales status: sold out / resales only |
Posted 13 April 2018 - 04:21 PM
Have we, though?
Posted 13 April 2018 - 06:10 PM
As someone old enough to remember a time when being the wrong race or religion meant one couldn't buy one's choice of property no matter how much cash you might have, I am pleased that money is now the only real requirement. Its a lot easier to raise more cash than to change who you are. With it, it matters not race, religion, social class, sexual orientation, income range and stability, and so forth. So much more democratic. Besides, I can console myself that compared to some cities, $1000/sq. ft isn't that bad. Okay, maybe a bit high for something not on the water.
Posted 13 April 2018 - 08:48 PM
For a city as small as Victoria, $1,000/sqft is pretty bonkers even if this development is not meant for plebs. But that's the way she goes under current housing conditions.
Posted 14 April 2018 - 09:03 AM
Posted 22 April 2018 - 08:53 AM
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Posted 02 May 2018 - 11:55 AM
One block of traffic on Yates was closed this morning due to construction at this site; perhaps the crane is to be erected soon?
Posted 02 May 2018 - 05:43 PM
^they have to be at the bottom of the hole for that to happen and from Mike's pics they aren't even close
Posted 02 May 2018 - 06:01 PM
Posted 02 May 2018 - 06:33 PM
Posted 09 May 2018 - 10:11 AM
https://victoria.cit...nthouse-suites/
The final release of luxury penthouse residences at Chard Development’s Yates on Yates condominium tower have been revealed as some of the most upscale boutique homes ever presented for sale in downtown Victoria, Citified has learned.
Posted 09 May 2018 - 10:40 AM
that's what they are calling "luxury"?? wow. Albeit the view looks good
Posted 09 May 2018 - 11:05 AM
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Posted 09 May 2018 - 11:17 AM
I think the amount of glass in that image is pretty impressive.
Posted 09 May 2018 - 11:19 AM
Posted 09 May 2018 - 11:41 AM
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Posted 09 May 2018 - 12:09 PM
Maybe the industry should come together and voluntarily agree on what would constitute 'luxury' and developers will only use that term for projects that meet those qualifications...?
Posted 09 May 2018 - 12:13 PM
Maybe the industry should come together and voluntarily agree on what would constitute 'luxury' and developers will only use that term for projects that meet those qualifications...?
If it has 5 appliances and "modern" finishes then it gets the luxury label slapped on, which is a low bar for new-build but makes total sense when you've lived in a place with no dishwasher and no clothes washer or dryer in the building
Posted 09 May 2018 - 12:27 PM
I hear the word luxury being slapped on everything these days. I had one developer saying how luxury the building was meanwhile the cheap sinks were already starting to rust prior to move it. That was on a downtown Victoria high rise condo building in the last 10 years
Its the little things that add luxury like min 10' ceilings, tall baseboards, non drywall window returns, tall solid core 1 3/4 thick doors with nice hardware, in floor heat in the bathrooms, remote control window blinds better yet on timers, crown mouldings.
Posted 09 May 2018 - 03:39 PM
I hear the word luxury being slapped on everything these days. I had one developer saying how luxury the building was meanwhile the cheap sinks were already starting to rust prior to move it. That was on a downtown Victoria high rise condo building in the last 10 years
Its the little things that add luxury like min 10' ceilings, tall baseboards, non drywall window returns, tall solid core 1 3/4 thick doors with nice hardware, in floor heat in the bathrooms, remote control window blinds better yet on timers, crown mouldings.
In my opinion there's really only about 5 true luxury buildings in Victoria:
* Bayview 1
* Shutters
* Falls
* Shoal Point (although very dated now)
* Customs House
Posted 09 May 2018 - 05:49 PM
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