Toronto Laneway Housing Project
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The City of Toronto is on the verge of enacting significant amendments to the garden suite bylaw at this month’s Planning and Housing Committee. This will eventually go on to the August City Council meeting to be approved. Some of the changes are good, but some might be bad. Here is a look at what is being proposed…
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Building a laneway or garden suite can be a fantastic way to maximize the use of your property, provide multigenerational living space, or generate rental income. Deciding whether to build a single storey or a two storey suite involves weighing various factors. When you start work with us, we will often design both configurations, and show you the associated construction cost, so you have the details needed to make an informed decision.
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As Toronto’s real estate market continues to expand, many homeowners and investors are exploring the potential of laneway and garden suites. These standalone units can add significant value to a property and provide additional living space or rental income. If you’re searching for a property in Toronto with good potential for a laneway or garden suite, here’s what you need to consider when searching for an ideal lot.
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In the ever changing landscape of Toronto’s housing market, laneway & garden suites have emerged as an enticing opportunity for homeowners to seek additional space, or income generation. These well-sized, detached residential units, nestled within the backyards of existing properties, offer a unique blend of privacy and functionality, with great upside potential. Having said that, the significant costs associated with building a laneway or garden suite in Toronto often comes as a surprise to property owners. In this blog post, we delve into the intricacies of laneway suite pricing, shedding light on what they cost to build and why, as well as what to consider when selecting a builder.
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Effie Carson is the creator and manager of the popular and informative Facebook group: Laneway and Garden Suites Toronto. The group serves as a resource and a discussion space for anyone interested in the City of Toronto’s initiative to provide additional dwelling units like laneways and garden suites. In this Q&A style blog post, Effie has shared with us some of her insights as to what motivated her to create such space and how the group has positively evolved into a supporting community.
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