Whether you’re a 20-something-year-old looking for a starter home, a busy professional keen to avoid maintenance chores, or an empty nester ready to downsize, condos offer a hassle-free lifestyle with reasonable price tags. They’re also a smart investment choice, thanks to a strong local economy, spillover from the Greater Toronto Area and policies that have targeted Guelph for growth under the provincial Places to Grow Act.
The city boasts plenty of choices, with 244 condo buildings and more on the way. To help buyers focus their search, Puthon’s www.condosguelph.com site breaks down Guelph by neighbourhood. The site also showcases the many different types of condominium homes available — from the townhouses at The Metalworks to high-rise complexes like River House to converted historic sites like the Stewart Mill Lofts. And for each condo, there are details on amenities, such as underground parking, patios, ample storage and other wish-list items.
“Purchasing is a process of elimination,” says Puthon. “Once you’ve settled on Guelph, your next step is to decide where in the city you want to be and then narrow down your search from there.” Buyers who’d like help can fill out an online form about what they’re looking for, allowing her to pull together a personalized short-list of options.
Condos are a unique type of home ownership, involving condo boards, rules, reserve funds and other specific legal considerations. That’s why www.condosguelph.com also provides helpful links on the ins and outs of buying, selling and owning a condominium. “It’s really important to do your due diligence with condos,” Puthon cautions.
For sellers, Puthon and her team of professionals provides global exposure, plus a suite of boutique-style marketing services that include 3D virtual tours, interactive floor plans, professional photography and scheduling software to streamline showings. “There’s an art to effectively presenting your asset,” she says. “You really need to optimize different marketing techniques to reach the right buyers.”
For more information, visit www.condosguelph.com.