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GTA pre-construction property...please advise

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 29 May 2016 - 12:48

Can someones advise me what kind of area is the Richmond Hills. If we want to buy a home to eventually move into, would it be a good place for a family with young kids (access to schools etc).

Any thoughts or tips by people who know the Canada market about buying a preconstruction home with a community feel.

Thank Alot!

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 June 2016 - 17:12
I used to live in Dubai, but returned to Toronto several years ago. I have worked on the periphery of real estate most of my career. I agree, Richmond Hill, is a nice family-friendly area and a good place to buy a new home. Be aware that it is very car dependent and commute times in the GTA are only getting worse, so if you were working in downtown Toronto, that would be something to consider. Having said that, many people do commute much greater distances. Being close to a GO station (commuter train) would be a positive feature. Schools in York Region (of which Richmond Hill is a part) generally have good ratings. Below are links where you can research schools. To find which public schools you'd be eligible for: http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/pages/school-locator.aspx Ontario Government test results: http://www.eqao.com/en Fraser Institute test results: http://www.compareschoolrankings.org/ Good schools and access to commuter transit are two things which will affect property values long term.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 29 May 2016 - 17:32
Hi mks... I am not sure about property construction, but I am from Toronto and I can tell you that Richmond Hill for the most part is a nice area to live in. AS with any communities, there may be some areas better than others, but it is an over-all nice, child friendly area in my opinion :)