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Real Estate in Ontario, Canada is regulated by the provincial government through the 'Real Estate and Business Broker's Act'. Each Real Estate salesperson and broker must be registered under this Act. Within the Greater Toronto Area there are about 24,000 sales representatives.

It will be difficult for new Immigrants or investors to choose the right service for their demands. Real Estate is a matter of trust, expertise, experience, market knowledge and unconditional customer service and your broker / agent has to be chosen carefully. As a buyer's broker he will act only in your interests.

That is where we come in. As our client you already know our integrity and quality in service. As such we are being able to extend this to you purchase of carefully chosen prestigious real estate properties. In view of our mission in helping business people to immigrate to Canada and to become established in an appropriate way Mr. Gerd Damitz also holds a Business and Real Estate Broker License.

For our clients only, we chose outstanding new condominium projects within two neighbourhoods in one of Toronto’s finest area, North York, being very much frequented by Persian immigrants and in high demand. This section has a profile of the area and the two neighbourhoods and you will find also a summary of the selected prestigious condominium developments with available suites. Please note, that these projects are in high demand and will be sold out quite fast. Therefore time is of essence in your decision.

Please contact us, if you are interested in this kind of exclusive investments. We will introduce you to the builder's real estate agent as your own representative to ensure your interests. There are no costs for the representation.

For all your other Real Estate needs you still could contact us and we will refer you either to a Persian, German or Canadian Community residential or commercial Real Estate specialist.

NORTH YORK forms the central part of the northern half of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. As of the 2006 Census, it has a population of 624,610.

Efforts led by former Mayor of North York and Toronto Mel Lastman were made to intensify development in the North York Centre area along Yonge Street between Finch and Sheppard Avenues, coinciding with the path of the Toronto Transit Commission's Yonge-University Spadina subway line.

Results are many new stores and high-rise office and condominium apartment buildings along this central North York corridor, particularly centred around the old North York City Hall. Directly beside the old City Hall is the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Thanks to a new subway line along Sheppard Avenue, more high-rise condominiums are being built along the Sheppard East corridor.

The central area of North York is resembling a smaller version of Toronto’s downtown. World-renowned corporations have built their own office towers along Yonge Street in central North York, including the Canadian head offices of Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, Cadbury Adams, Lindt, Equifax, and Xerox. McDonald's of Canada is also located in North York, although not along this corridor. The section of Highway 401 which traverses North York is the busiest section of freeway in North America, exceeding 400,000 vehicles per day.

The Mel Lastman square is the centre piece of Toronto-North York’s downtown To the north and east are two large malls connected by an underground passage with subway access. The northern mall is connected to the North York Central Library, the largest full-service Toronto Public Library building in Toronto (second to Metro Reference in square footage). The library is a part of a much larger facility including a school board work station, swimming pool, snack bar, veterans centre and large hotel, the rooms of which look onto the inside of the mall. The more recently-built eastern mall, called Empress Walk is built around a large multi-story cathedral-like hall and contains an Empire Theatres movie theatre and a Loblaws supermarket.

Major shopping malls in North York include the Yorkdale Shopping Centre and Fairview Mall. A smaller location, but well-known by its upscale and luxurious retailer shops is the prestigious Bayview Mall, calling itself the best thing closest to Paris.

Major health-care facilities, such as North York General Hospital, Humber River Regional Hospital and the massive Sunnybrook Hospital complex which includes a veterans' residence and regional trauma centre are located in North York.

Within North York we are happy to be represent you on carefully selected upscale condominium developments within the neighbourhoods of Bayview Village and Willowdale. A significant part of the upper class Iranian community settled here after immigrating to Canada and establishing their life in Toronto. On Yonge Street nearby one can dine in fine Iranian restaurants or pick-up barbari, bamiyeh & zoolbiya, doogh and Shish Kebab at one of the many. Persian bakeries, groceries stores and take-out-diners if a feeling of home sickness comes up.

BAYVIEW VILLAGE is an upper-middle class neighbourhood in Toronto-North York. The area is bounded by Sheppard Avenue, Bayview Avenue, and the East Don River. The leafy neighbourhood consists mostly of well-heeled suburban houses, predominantly in the ranch bungalow style, built in the late 1950s and 1960s. Several of the street names recall that the area was a racehorse training stable and grounds before being developed.

There are four schools in the actual Bayview Village area, a public elementary, a public middle school, one private school and also a Catholic Elementary school. The center of Bayview Village is the already mentioned upscale shopping centre Bayview Village mall.

Most of the houses are original, unlike the area immediately to the west of Bayview Avenue, Willowdale, where significant numbers of houses have been demolished and larger in-fill housing built. However, along the subway corridor of the Sheppard line with the new subway stations, Bayview and Bessarion high rise developments such as New York Towers and the Arc lead to new landmarks due to their outstanding architectural style. Other projects, such as the St. Gabriel village built by Toronto’s famous luxury concept builder Shane Baghai complete the ongoing transformation into a vivid, upscale area.

WILLOWDALE is also an established community in the former City of North York, now part of Toronto. Originally it was a village centred at the intersection of Willowdale Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East, where a number of small business and commercial buildings still remain. The boundaries of the current neighbourhood extend as far east as Bayview Avenue, west to Senlac Avenue, south to the 401, and north to Finch Avenue. The neighbourhoods abuts Bayview Village to the east and Newtonbrook to the north. The North York Centre located at the intersection of Yonge Street and Empress Avenue is commonly thought to be a part of Willowdale, though its high-rise residential and commercial development sets it apart from much of the rest of Willowdale.

The Willowdale neighbourhood consists of single family homes, condominium townhouses and high-rise condominium towers. The high density development through high rise buildings is restricted along Yonge Street while in pretty much of the rest of Willowdale there is a significant family home transformation by tearing down original bugalows dated from the 1910 to 1950 and replacing them with very large two-storey luxury homes. It can be said that a huge part of Willowdale developed during the last 5-7 years into a Million $ home area.

Exclusive Investments

At the moment we offer representation in two esteemed condominium developments: The ARC built by Daniel, and the St. Gabriel Village built by Shane Baghai. Both are located in Bayview Village, North York, Toronto.

ARC condominium

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS OUTSTANDING CONDOMINIUM AT THIS PRESTIGIOUS LOCATION IS NOW OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT.

HOWEVER, WE MIGHT STILL BE ABLE TO SECURE A FEW UNITS! PLEASE ACT FAST.

Daniels introduces the shape of things to come with cutting-edge chic at Bayview and Sheppard

ARC Condominiums at Bayview Village

Get ready for the shape of things to come, at the northeast corner of Bayview and Sheppard Avenues, when ARC Condominiums at Bayview Village opens for sale this October. This 15-storey building is brought to you by The Daniels Corporation – the builder who created the award-winning NY Towers community, one of Toronto’s most successful master-planned condominium neighbourhoods. Situated adjacent to Bayview Village Shopping Centre, ARC will offer direct access to the Bayview subway station.

In true Daniels style, ARC’s architecture will carve a striking and unique silhouette on the city’s skyline.

"At ARC, our design team has yet again raised the bar with the curvilinear shape of this spectacular glass-clad building," says Niall Haggart, vice-president of The Daniels Corporation. “It is situated on one of the most prominent corners of the Sheppard corridor – right at Bayview Avenue – and is literally seconds from the city’s major highways, as well as offering direct access to the subway. The northeast corner is the highest point in that area, and we took that into consideration when deciding on the architectural treatment that will maximize spectacular views in every direction.

The interiors will be equally impressive, with suites designs offering large windows and balconies, emphasizing this incredible location. We have selected the most modern finishes to complete the package, so we do not expect that the suites will last long. Our preview registration list for ARC grows daily."

For interior spaces, Daniels enlisted renowned Mike Niven of Mike Niven Interior Design Inc. to create fashionable surroundings, including a two-storey lobby with a magnificent waterfall feature and 24-hour concierge. Materials such as grained wood paneling, highly textured stone and concrete are contrasted with stainless steel, backlit glass and interesting stones, to achieve a modern composition that is hip and welcoming. Adding to the feeling of luxury, a building ambassador will be on hand to help residents with a variety of tasks.

On the ground floor, Daniels has created the ultimate AquaFit Centre – a two-storey space that encompasses an indoor pool, raised whirlpool and his’ and her’s change rooms. A frosted-glass co-ed steam room creates an artistic pillar in this ultra-modern environment. For fitness buffs, the high-tech gym boasts state-of-the-art multifunction equipment, along with flat screen televisions, plus a boxing corner with a speedbag and punching bag. An ARC recreation coordinator will be on hand to help residents make the most of their fitness experience.

On the eighth floor, Club 8 is destined to become the hub of the social scene and features the fabulous multipurpose, two-storey ARC Lounge. Movable walls will enable residents to create private spaces for parties, while other residents pursue tranquil activities in adjacent areas. They can conduct business meetings, entertain friends using the catering kitchen, host barbecues on the large outdoor terrace overlooking the incredible vistas of the city skyline, enjoy the games and billiard rooms or plan their own private screenings in the VIP theatre. A media lounge, with wireless Internet, coffee bar and several seating areas complete this sophisticated space.

The open-concept suite designs incorporate space-maximizing focal points. Superior finishes at ARC will surround residents in the epitome of luxury. Purchasers are delighted to discover a raft of standard features including nine-ft. ceiling heights, pre-finished engineered hardwood flooring throughout, granite kitchen countertops, stainless steel kitchen appliances and porcelain tile or mirrored backsplash. Some suites offer a custom-designed dual-use kitchen island with cabinets that can also accommodate stools – making this the perfect gathering place when entertaining.

Mike Niven also custom designed a fabulous, streamlined vanity for the ensuite that features a cultured marble countertop and integrated deep, square sink.

Priced from $164,900, layouts include studios, one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den, two-bedroom and two-bedroom plus den suites. To enhance ARC’s proximity to amenities, Daniels is working with neighbouring retailers to create a special residents’ package that will be revealed at the preview sales event.

ST. GABRIEL VILLAGE AND LANES condominium

ST. GABRIEL VILLAGE AND LANES 650 Sheppard Ave. E., just east of Bayview Ave. Builder Shane Baghai. A 19-storey, 94-unit precast concrete building; a 19-storey building with a 12-storey attached wing and 152 units; and 23 three-storey townhouses with private elevators. Prices (parking, locker included) buildings, $463,000 for 1,050 sq. ft. to $1.94 million for 3,265 sq. ft.; townhouses, $1.01 million for 2,970 sq. ft. to $1.11 million for 3,185 sq. ft. Fees buildings, 26.8 cents per sq. ft., plus heat and hydro; townhouses, $250 per month, plus heat and hydro. Amenities (buildings only) indoor pool, fitness room, valet parking, piano bar, private dining room, theatre room, business centre, 24-hour concierge, saunas, guest suites, garden. Sales Phase 1, 85 per cent sold; Phase 2, 45 per cent sold; townhouses about 30 per cent sold. Status construction to start in August. Occupancy buildings, summer 2008; townhouses, summer 2008.

The National Post Article from May 19th 2007 by Lisa Van de Ven provides you a taste of what to expect:

Chalk it up to divine inspiration. Named for the angel Gabriel — God’s messenger — Shane Baghai’s ongoing St. Gabriel condominium development has found success in the North York neighbourhood of Sheppard and Bayview avenues. Now the developer is aiming to do something different with the site’s third phase — St. Gabriel Terraces. There he’ll offer fully furnished, environmentally friendly condominium suites close to the subway line. He also intends to give out a one-year TTC Metropass with each purchase as a way to encourage buyers to ride the Rocket once they move in. It may seema little avant-garde, but for Mr. Baghai — president of Shane Baghai Group of Companies — that’s the way he prefers it. "I believe in change. I do things differently. I would never, ever repeat the same design or the same project or the same idea," he says. "We’re always on the cutting edge.

"Located on a 7½-acre piece of property that was once home to a church — which Mr. Baghai helped to rebuild on a portion of the land — the project was first launched with St. Gabriel Lane, a collection of luxury townhouses in the million-dollar range. Next came St. Gabriel Village, a set of three buildings featuring large suite sizes and built to the standards of the national Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, complete with windmills and solar panels supplementing the energy supply. Now, with those two sites under construction, St. Gabriel Terraces was released on May 12, featuring a collection of 169 fully furnished units, as well as retail space fronting on to Sheppard Avenue on the ground floor.

Amenities in the new building will include an exercise room, a rooftop terrace, a business office and saunas, and again the site will be built to LEED standards and will include energy-efficient appliances and seminars for residents looking to learn how to reduce their energy c osts. For the days when taking the subway isn’t an option, there will also be AutoShare vehicles available to residents in the parking garage.

The exterior of the building, was designed to complement the existing St. Gabriel architecture, with a precast façade in a limestone buff tone, paired with steel railings and awnings. All of the suites have been styled by professional designers, and the common spaces feature a look that’s modern with a touch of Art Deco. According to Mr. Baghai, the building has been designed to mimic the feeling of a boutique hotel: The fully furnished suites offer hotel-room convenience, right down to the toothbrush and toothpaste in the bathroom. In keeping with that theme, a concierge will also be on duty to assist residents whenever possible.

"The concierge is a trained person who would do things, very much like the concierge desk of a hotel," the developer says. "They can book restaurants for you, they can book trips for you, they can take deliveries…. These services, naturally, are over and above,and people pay for them." While the service and design is kept to a luxury standard, Mr. Baghai says the suites at St. Gabriel Terraces are smaller and more affordable than the units at St. Gabriel Village, where suites range up to 5,000 square feet.

At St. Gabriel Terraces, bachelor units start at around 400 sq. ft., and suites range up to three-storeylayouts of 1,250 sq. ft. Smaller floor plans attract a younger market, with an expected average age of about 30 in the building, compared to the average of approximately 70 at St. Gabriel Village. "They consist of the children of the people that purchased in our previous projects,"Mr. Baghai says, adding that many are coming from throughout the North York and North Toronto neighbourhoods. "We’ve had, I would say, a fair number from the general area — within four or five miles." Prices at St. Gabriel Terraces start at $236,000.

Renting an accommodation

Except for commercial lease there are not many Real Estate agents specialized in that field and offer their service. The best chance to find an apartment to rent is the local newspapers and rental magazines.

If you decide after viewing the apartment to apply for tenancy, you will be asked by the owner to complete an application. This includes personal, bank, credit and employment information. In most cases you will be required to make a deposit for the first and last month rent. If the landlord does not accept your application you will receive your money back. In Ontario it is not allowed to ask for money for any other purposes. If it happens, you have the right to complain to any police station.

For newcomers we provide as part of our resettlement package temporary residence, such as furnished apartments, motels, and hotels, enabling them to find a permanent residence with no time hassle.

Buying a house

Based on your needs we will be able to introduce you to the appropriate Real Estate Agent. He might have already some properties available in your price range and homes that will match your individual needs. He will counsel you about the present market values, financial aspects, taxes and services in the neighborhood. As a professional he will assist you with all details required to complete the transaction successfully.

Buying / Leasing a business

Please provide detailed information, if you already decided on the type of business that you want to purchase. Based on your needs we will introduce you to an Industrial, Commercial & Investment (I.C.&I.) specialist. This includes

• sale or lease of warehousing and manufacturing space
• sale or leasing of all forms of retail or office-commercial facilities
• sale of industrial, commercial or residential real estate to institutional or private investors and syndicates

ATTENTION POTENTIAL IMMIGRANT APPLICANTS: The purchase of a Canadian business does NOT automatically ensure a Canadian visa for permanent residence! Be careful, and ask for our advise first!

ATTENTION LANDED BUSINESS IMMIGRANTS WITH T&C: If you are permanent resident with conditional visa under the entrepreneur category, please contact us before any business transaction. In order to remove the terms and conditions within three years, your business has to meet special performance key figures.

Buying a franchise

A specialized business real estate agent will assist you in finding and selecting of existing franchises. The Canadian Franchise Association published a guide to Canadian franchises, which will help you to review any franchises you like to choose. On your request you will be introduced to a legal counsel practicing business law.