Toronto condos >70% of new housing; avg. price near $700K; competition high.
Layout beats size: 550 sq-ft can feel bigger than 650 sq-ft.
Maintenance fees rise; some Toronto buildings saw >10% increases over a few yr.
Low reserve funds raise special-assessment risk; management quality shapes daily living.
Visit multiple times; check noise, micro-location, and future development before buying.
September 3, 2026
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