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HQ Presale Living By Porte Homes in Surrey Central Previewing Now!

HQ Presale Living by Porte Homes in Central Surrey is previewing Phase 2 of their highly sought after project. With Phase 1, named Thrive, already 70% sold, Phase 2 will be just as popular. Aptly named Domain, Phase 2 offers One Bed, One Bed + Den, Two Bed, Two Bed + Den Condominiums and 3 Bed + Den and 4 Bedroom Townhouses. Access is currently available by private appointment only so make sure to sign up to our VIP access list or email info@skytraincondo.ca, and one of our SkyTrain Condo Specialists will be in contact.

What to expect at HQ Presale?

From curb appeal to ensuite amenities, residents of this development can look forward to smartly designed interiors and exteriors. Designed by Studio One Architecture, this development is of wood frame construction with durable Hardie Panel cement board cladding with an integrated rainscreen system. Interiors feature Award-winning BYU Designed interiors and residents will have the choice – at the time of purchase – of two different colour schemes. Kitchens arr Ultra modern with Quartz countertops and Carrera tile backsplash. High-end Stainless Steel Whirlpool appliance package, under cabinet puck lighting. and much more. Bathrooms are Spa-like with custom designed vanity with under mounted sink. Quartz counter tops, recessed pot lighting in the shower, dual flush toilets, and porcelain tile floors.

Amenities At HQ Presale

This three building, 246 unit community boasts an Amenity Suite that rivals many of its big concrete counterparts. Featuring a Terrance garden with outdoor BBQ with plenty of lounge space. A social lounge for indoor parties equipped with billiards table. A fitness and yoga centre to ensure that you are embracing the healthy mindful lifestyle. Also available are garden plots for residents who wish to embrace their inner green thumb. Lastly, coming with Phase 2 and Phase 3 are common rooftop patios to embrace the sun in the summer months.

About Porte Homes

Founded in 1968 by Hershey Porte, Porte Homes are in the business of developing, building, and managing real estate. After years of being in the business of Real Estate, it became apparent to the company that they were not just in the business of building real estate but building communities. They are a company that is people focused and committed to excellence, not only in their finished product but in every step of the way. With fifteen successful Residential Real Estate projects under their belt, Porte knows how to keep their residents satisfied as owning a Porte product is not just to own a home but a small piece of a family business.

Life in Surrey Central – The Fastest Growing City

The City of Surrey proudly states that they are welcoming over 800 new residents each month! Recently, the City of Surrey released it’s Master Plan for the City Centre and there will be a massive redevelopment in the years to come. The City of Surrey is expecting the population to grow by over 240,000 people in the next thirty years. Furthermore, it is believed that 1 in 5 Metro Vancouver residents will live in Surrey.

Become a SkyTrain Condo VIP and Get Private Access

With so many new developments being contemplated, coming soon, and pre-selling it is important that you have the most up to date information! Become a SkyTrain Condo VIP by signing up to our mailing list. If you want a unit today, email info@skytraincondo.ca and one of our specialists will be in contact with you!

More information about HQ Presale

https://www.skytraincondo.ca/building/hq-by-porte/

More Presale Developments Like HQ

HENRY – Pricing, Floor Plans

OAK FLATS – Bold Properties

Mont Bleu – Tri-City Presale – Coming Soon

Mont Bleu Presale Information

Coming soon to the corner of Blue Mountain and Lougheed Highway is Mont Bleu Presale by the partnership of Newgen Group of Companies and Panaterra. This Development is a mixed use twenty storey concrete tower. This development will offer 138 units in studio, one, two, and three bedroom configurations. If Mont Bleu Presale sounds like the development for you make sure to sign up to our VIP insiders list by signing up through our website or emailing info@skytrain.ca

Mallardville, The South Slope Community in Coquitlam

Named after Father Edmond Maillard, a young Oblate from France. This town in the early 20th century was the largest contingent of French Canadians west of Manitoba. Centred around the Fraser Mills lumber mill, this town exploded with setters in 1909 as the owners of the Mill recruited 110 French Canadian Mill workers and their families. In 1971 the City of Coquitlam and the Village of Fraser Mills (also known as Malladrville) amalgamated which allowed the city a larger tax base.

Mont Bleu gives the nod to its French-Canadian roots

Mont Bleu Presale is a twenty story mixed-use tower designed by DA Architects & Planners. However, interiors are designed by award-winning French-Canadian Designer Danielle Lareau of Giraffe Design. This development plans to provide its residents with the gift of Une Belle Vie, ‘A Beautiful Life.’ Not only through design, amenities, and finishes but also by the community that surrounds the development. With easy access to Braid SkyTrain station and a montage of services, parks, shopping, and restaurants. Residents of this new community will have the best of Mallarville at their fingertips and will have a birds-eye view of the reincarnation of the French-Canadian Mallardville.

Want to stay up-to-date with all the latest Presale information?

Mont Bleu is one of many Presale Developments that are great investments, homes, and communities. However, there are more Presales and more to come! If you want to stay up-to-date make sure to sign up to our VIP insider list to get floor plans, pricing, preview appointments, and VIP access. If you would like a more direct approach, email info@skytraincondo.ca and one of our specialists will contact you.

More About the Mont Bleu Presale

MONT BLEU – Presale Update

More Developments Like Mont Bleu

TRIOMPHE by Millennium

The Columbia at Sapperton Station

Concord Brentwood Phase 2 – COMING SOON!

A city that was once considered to be falling behind its neighbour to the west, the recent announcement of Concord Brentwood Phase 2 Presale is turning heads all over Canada, in the Real Estate Development community and with potential home buyers. This newly announced Master Planned Community features a minimum of 8 Residential Towers nestled in over 13 acres of green space.

Concord Brentwood Phase 2 Presale – Village Central

Village Central is designed to enhance your urban lifestyle through proximity to nature. Architect Mr James K.M. Cheng achieves this by designing the two towers to perch above the treeline, creating open, airy space below for a stunning motor court and plush greenery for residents and visitors to enjoy. Also included in the development is a water softening system; this technology reduces mineral count within the water to ensure the greatest level of efficiency of your appliances and prevents clogs in faucets and reduces scale buildup within bathrooms. Lastly, Concord will be including Electric Vehicle Charging stations in each Residential Parking Spot; ensuring that the new community is environmentally sustainable.

Brentwood Centre

Located within a 5-minute walk from Brentwood Sky Train to most of Metro Vancouver within 60 minutes on Rapid Transit. Boasting an 18-minute Sky-Train ride to Downtown Vancouver, 8 minutes to Lougheed Town Centre, 31 minutes to UBC, 15 minutes to Metrotown, 47 minutes to Aberdeen Centre, and 55 Minutes to Vancouver International Airport. You can get anywhere in Vancouver without pulling your vehicle out of the garage.

Bringing Yaletown to Burnaby

This Master Plan hopes to bring “Yaletown to Burnaby;” however, from the plans and talk alone we believe that it blows Yaletown out of the water! This community will boast 13 acres of park and green space which makes up for nearly 40% of the total development site – that’s a big back yard! Included in the Urban Park will be open field space, seating areas, children’s play area, water features, and a proposed elementary school to be located on the east side of the park.

Concord Brentwood Amenities and Lifestyle

If outside recreational time isn’t for you, Concord has that covered as the amenities in Hillside West & East (Phase 1) are plentiful. Included in the first phase is a Yoga Studio, Fitness Centre, Concierge, Theatre Room, Music Room, Pet Grooming Room, Study Area, Lounge, Games Room, and Two Roof Terraces. That isn’t enough this Master Planned community; each phase consists of additional amenities that will guarantee that you will no longer require any further memberships for fitness activities. Phase 2, entitled “Village Central” will include two residential towers with the addition of a podium will also include, retail outlets that will include an urban market, restaurants, cafes, and other service orientated retailers. Also built in this phase will be the Super Club; a fitness and activity centre that is boasting an indoor/outdoor pool, indoor sports court, bowling alley, and much more.

Becoming a SkyTrain Condo VIP

Concord Brentwood is the new Yaletown of Metro Vancouver and now is the time to start working towards purchasing your place in the community. Contact us today ac.odnocniartyksobfsctd@ofni for prices, floorplans, VIP access, and to get your piece of this Master Planned Community.

More About Concord Brentwood Phase 2

CONCORD BRENTWOOD

More New Developments Like Concord Brentwood Phase 2

SUN TOWERS METROTOWN

SOLO DISTRICT

Solo District – Burnaby Presale – Coming Soon!

Solo District in Brentwood, Burnaby by Jim Bosa’s Appia developments is coming soon. This development will be located Southwest of Lougheed at Willingdon and consists of four towers. The master-planned community will be located in one of Burnaby’s most desired locations. Just steps from Brentwood skytrain station and Brentwood Town Centre, this project offers all the amenities one would need.

A Look Inside Solo District and The Developer Behind It

Solo District is being developed by Jim Bosa’s Appia developments. This reputable developer has dedicated experience in building and we look forward to seeing this master-planned community come to life.

We can expect this development to offer smart open-concept layouts as well as high-end finishes and high end appliance packages. Spectacular city views will be offered from higher floors.

On-Site Amenities

On-site amenities for this master-planned community are expected to include a poker table, table tennis, pool table, dining area and kitchen, barbecue area with outdoor lounge and also a media center. Nearby on-site amenities include shoppers Drug Mart, Whole Foods, Ricky’s cafe, Uncle face Pizza, BC liquor stores, and much more.

Location. Location. Location.

Solo District offers access to Brentwood SkyTrain Station, Brentwood Town Center, Burnaby General Hospital, Save-On-Foods, Costco, Starbucks, Whole Foods, Social House, Sushi Garden, Cactus Club, Boston Pizza, The Keg, girls, and much more.

For pet friendly and green space you are in close radius to Jim Lorimer Park, Brentwood Park, Spring Park, and Willingdon Heights Park.

Learning amenities that can be found in the area are alpha Secondary School, Simon Fraser University, BCIT, the Art Institute of Vancouver, moscrop Secondary School, Burnaby North Secondary School, Brentwood Park Elementary School, Kitchener Elementary School.

Solo District Pricing and Floor Plans

For Solo District Pricing, Floor plans and Early VIP Registration, please email ac.odnocniartyksobfsctd@ofni or phone 604-220-5277.

Also, see below for further project details.

SOLO DISTRICT

Projects Coming Soon Similar to Solo District

CONCORD BRENTWOOD

SUN TOWERS METROTOWN

The SkyTrain Living Lifestyle – Four Factors That Make SkyTrain Living Unbeatable

The average rent for a one bedroom in Vancouver as per the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) this month was pegged at $1750.00. That is a lot of money, and we hope you’re getting at least that! If you have an investment property and it’s already getting that it could be down to a couple of the following contributing factors. In this blog, we will outline four factors that contribute to why people pay more to live The SkyTrain Living Lifestyle.

What is the SkyTrain Living Lifestyle?

First of, if you are on this site, you believe in the power of purchasing property near the Sky Train but you do not understand why people want to live close to the system? Let’s outline four factors that we believe contribute to this trend:

Walkability

Houses, Townhouses, and Apartments whether in newer buildings or older buildings will always have the highest Walk Score when located within Rapid Transit corridors. What is a Walk Score and why does it matter? It is a number that uses an algorithm that incorporates the subject property address, and it’s proximity to restaurants, grocery stores, bars, transit, and other services. The equation produces a “Walk Score” out of 100. 100 being highly walkable or a “Walkers Paradise” and 0 being, well, the worst. Important because the higher the Walk Score, the more tenants will want to rent or buy your property for not only the transit factor but also the walkability one.

The Car-Free Lifestyle

This new lifestyle trend that s touted by the Municipal governments, environmentalists and health nuts alike is a growing trend that you can catch through savvy investing and marketing. This trend is seeing many people give up the gridlock in favour for bicycling, transit, and car shares. If this trend continues – it’s showing no signs of slowing down – anyone who has invested in Sky Train condos will not only see their property values grow faster, but they’ll also see the greatest rise in rental rates combined with a low vacancy rate.

Young People Are Not Driving

Yes, this is a thing! In the Metro Vancouver, there is a growing trend of 16-20-year-olds not getting their driving licences. That means in the next five to ten years these individuals will be your tenants and they will not have cars! They want to be close to the Sky Train so they can get where they need to go without the expense of car ownership. Much like the internet, this is the growing trend, and if you’re not investing in Real Estate with this trend in mind you are making a mistake.

Traffic in Metro Vancouver is the Worst

Not going into detail on this one but we just replaced our horn.

Do you agree with this post? You see all the trends that we have pointed out?! Well then, fill out a contact form, join our mailing list, or give one of our specialists a call and we will get working on finding the ideal property. Ensuring you will get one with a high Walk Score, takes advantage of the Car-Free Lifestyle movement, and prepares your Real Estate Investment portfolio for the new tenant entering the rental marketplace.

For properties or Presales close to Rapid Transit email ac.odnocniartyksobfsctd@ofni and check out some of the Coming Soon projects below.

Check out The Henry, a New Development located on the Canada Line.

HENRY – Pricing, Floor Plans

Sun Towers, Located on the Expo Line in Burnaby South.

SUN TOWERS METROTOWN

Information Update for the Smithe Presale

An updated look inside The Smithe by Boffo. This presale development at Cambie and Smithe is coming soon, with early VIP registration on now. Unbeatable finishes separate this development from any other in the the downtown core. Updated project details below: