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Originally Posted by carsncars
It's a good point, but I'd point out that there are some things that a condo-townhouse doesn't benefit from (elevators, high-rise window washing, etc.).
They're an exception but there are some townhome communities that have condo-like amenities without having to pay condo-level fees, e.g. the way Klahanie in Port Moody is set up with a common "club house" building that all the stratas with access to pay to maintain, but are still separate stratas.
E.g. this 1400 sq ft. unit only has fees of $315: https://www.klahanieportmoody.ca/Act...-bc#viewdetail
There were some condo-townhome units I looked at, especially around Main/Broadway, Mount Pleasant, where the townhome was part of the podium and had like $800+ fees. Nice units but that alone was enough to deter me. |
The non benefits are definitely true but this is strata life. You can own a condo unit that doesn't come with a parking spot yet if a fix is needed via special assessment or otherwise you're still on the hook because you're part of the building. Not everything will always pertain to everyone. Unfortunately, that's just the reality and something we have to accept even if we don't like it.
As for condo like amenities yea it does exist and like you said an exemption as it's pretty rare. I just want a damn garage lol I live in one of those modern day Vancouver townhomes where they're stacked with another unit on top and the parking is underground sigh.