Blog by Craig, Adam & the MyWestEndCondo Team

What is Freehold?

September 21st, 2010

A freehold interest (also known as a fee simple) is the most common type of ownership in the West End. The owner of the freehold interest has full use and control of the land and the buildings on it, subject to any rights of the Crown, local land-use bylaws and any other restrictions of the strata council in place at the time of purchase.

What is a Leasehold?

September 14th, 2010

"In leasehold condominiums, you own a unit and a share of the common elements, subject to the ground lease of the property on which the units and common elements are constructed. The initial term of the lease must be between 40-99 years and the owner of the leasehold unit can sell, mortgage, or lease the unit without the consent of the landlord."
- www.TitlePlus.ca

Essentially the way it wor ...

Where is the West End?

August 18th, 2010
Vancouver Beautiful and Historic West End is situated in one of the most desired alcoves in Vancouver. Bordered to the West by Stanley Park, to the South by English Bay, to the North by Georgia Street and the East by Burrard Street.


 
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What is a Co-op?

July 31st, 2010
Their heyday was from the late 40's to the early 60's. Most importantly they are Freehold. You are buying shares in a company (in relationship to the suite size), which owns the land, and building, which in turn gives you a suite in the building.

A "co-operative unit" is the interest of a person in a co-operative corporation that includes the right to use or occupy a part of the land that the ...

Community Centres in the West End

July 17th, 2010

West End Community Centre 870 Denman Street (map) 604-257-8333
Barclay Manor 1447 Barclay Street (map) 604-257-8349
Vancouver Aquatic Centre 1050 Beach Avenue (map) 604-665-3424

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schools in the West End

July 14th, 2010
King George Secondary School, 1755 Barclay Street (map) 604.713,8999
Lord Roberts Elementary School, 1100 Bidwell Street (map) 604.713.5055
Lord Roberts Elementary School Annex, 1150 Nelson Street (map) 604.713.5495
Little Rae Kids Club Preschool, 1155 Thurlow Street (map) 604.687.2223