Home Buyers

Let's be honest most of us have done the fun stuff first. We have a few neighbourhoods picked out that we like, we've created an in-depth Pinterest board of moods and looks and we likely even have our eye on a couple homes or condo projects that excite us.

"Customization has been creeping into the housing market, and Surface Developments is evidence of it." Homicity.com recently sat down with Surface Developments' president Jakub Ulak to discuss the growing interest in home customization, how the public's expectations are fueling this surge and why the trend should actually come as no surprise to us.

Having trouble deciding between a northern or southern view? Want an outdoor space to bbq and entertain while not giving up that breathtaking view of parliament from your living room chair. Perhaps you simply want more space for all the unique features you want inside your personal suite.

Purchasing a new home is a big and exciting decision. Choosing a new construction condo is even more exciting because after you secure a unit the process of creating your uniquely designed space begins. Allow us to walk you through the exciting steps leading up to the unveiling of your new home.

The City of Ottawa Planning Committee approved a new infill by-law today that could affect future low rise condo developments in Ottawa. The new rules will put further limits on building heights and will increase rear yard setbacks for all residential buildings in the city. Condo buildings constructed in R4 zones will have to conform to the new by-law which will result in decreased intensification. New condo buildings will now have to be built to reduced heights and with smaller building depths producing reduced building volumes. Smaller condo buildings result in lower condo unit yields and therefore less affordable housing in the urban core.

Buying a new condo can be an exhilarating experience. It can also be frustrating and stressful at times. We’ve made it our mission to make the process of purchasing a new condo completely centred on our clients’ needs and we pride ourselves on how easy we make it for our buyers to not only choose their perfect condo but to customize it as well. In order to make that experience even easier and more fun we’ve secretly been working on a new presentation centre. This new space will not only exemplify our passion for design, innovation and quality but will also give our clients an opportunity to purchase their new condo in a setting completely customized for the process.

We want to get the word out that we offer you the best value in Ottawa condos. Unlike any other condo builder in Ottawa we guarantee you the best quality, lowest condo fees, and the greatest selection of finishes and colours all while offering the lowest condo prices in the city. Want more details?

If you have capital you are looking to invest, real estate is a fantastic option. We can help, we build Ottawa’s most affordable condos with the best finishes and fixtures, making us an ideal fit for investors. Even if you chose not to purchase through us, we want to help. Browse through our valuable tips to educate yourself on some of the ins and outs of real estate investing.

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