Nicholas Meyer and Lisa Taylor discuss the fees and services for luxury suite management.

#2503-918 Cooperage Way

In Vancouver’s Yaletown
$2,750 per month, 1,202 sq. ft.
2 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
Developed by Concord Pacific; Brand new, never lived in!

#902-1139 West Cordova St.

Waterfront Luxury in Coal Harbour
$6,500 per month; 2,400 sq. ft
2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Truly exceptional suite – over $4million value!!

For more info, contact us at Downtown Suites.

The overseas investor finds Vancouver to be particularly attractive to purchase an investment property for many reasons. Vancouver is hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics which will bring many visitors to our lovely city as well  many foreigners think about the possibility of owning property here. No one has a crystal ball to predict property prices in Vancouver but we know that after Expo 86 we had a huge influx of overseas investors which drove up prices. We getting many inquires every week in regards to the 2010 Olympics from the overseas investors. Many investors are seriously thinking about owning property in Vancouver prior to 2010. This is an excellent idea, as it will enable you to own property in one of the most beautiful and desirable cities to live in the world.

At Downtown Suites we can manage your property for you prior while you reside overseas and if you  visit during the Olympics you can choose to take possession of your suite.  Many individuals are thinking about retirment in Vancouver within the next 10 years or so. It is an idea that many worldly individuals dream about and it is a great idea for many reasons. Our economy is very strong and the price points in Vancouver are still considered reasonable compared to other world-class cities.

For those who have never visited our city, Vancouver is located along the West Coast of British Columbia and many of our downtown neighbourhoods are surrounded by water located along the seawall. As well we have beautiful breathtaking mountain views from many of the downtown locations. We have so many attractive neighbourhoods which  are desirable including; Downtown, Westend, Yaletown, Kitsilano, and West Side.

At Downtown Suites we can assist you in all aspects of purchasing  the perfect investment property.  We will help you to narrow down your search parameters including price point, square footage, location, amenities, view and other factors that may be important to you. In fact we can assist you with the sales transaction remotely. If you are a qualified purchaser we assist with all of the documentation and paper work by email and fax.

Once we have found the perfect property for you we will make the purchase as simple as possible for you from beginning to end. We take a personal interest in our clients and will look out for your interests  from negotiating the right price point for you, presenting the offer, and ultimatley  closing the deal. We have a team of professionals with whom we work closely including Mortgage Specialists, Lawyers, Notaries, and Home Inspectors.

We are a fully licensed Property Management and Real Estate company that will professionally  manage your property for you in all aspects including: advertising and finding a qualified tenant, collecting rents, managing tenants, maintenance issues which may arise. Please refer to our website for additional information on our Property Management and Real Estate Services www. downtownsuites.com.

I am a  members of the Vancouver Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver and Specialize in the Downtown Vancouver Real Estate Market. Specializing in working with overseas investors and tenant occupied properties. If you have any questions in regards to the acquisition or sale of an investment property in the Vancouver area or have any questions please do not hesistate to contact me directly.

Victoria Farrell

Sales Associate

Downtown Suites Ltd
www.downtownsuites.com
victoria@downtownsuties.com

Debra Porteus, Waterfront Specialist

Vancouver-born Real Estate professional Debra Porteous is another of our trusted realtor colleagues here at Downtown Suites. Debra applies her specialized marketing and education background to Vancouver’s waterfront properties and is an experienced sales expert in Vancouver’s luxury waterfront homes from False Creek to Coal Harbour.

As integrity, confidentiality and respect for clients is the foundation of her business, we are very grateful for her referrals to investor clients. Like many in our network of trusted and established realtors, Debra has acquired many achievement awards over the years. She is in the top 5% of all Vancouver realtors and has been a Gold Master Member of MLS Medallion Club of Greater Vancouver for 14 consecutive years. Within Re/Max, she has received the Re/Max Hall of Fame Award (over 700 homes sold), the Re/Max Chairman’s Club (top volume of sales within the company) and Re/Max Platinum Club Award (top level of sales achievement in the industry,) and was one of the top 100 Re/Max Residential Sales Agents in Canada (2006.)
(originally posted August 1, 2007)

This suite is spectacular! A must see!

This two bedroom, two bathroom suite features a fantastic northwest exposure from the twenty-sixth floor with great views of mountains and the marina below. With open kitchen plan / layout, it comes with fabulous appliances, granite counter tops and tiled floors.

The area size of the unit is 1,165 square feet or 111 square meters. The building has, of course, top of the line amenities such as media room, gym and sauna.
There is twenty-four hour concierge for your security.

The rent includes, hot water and natural gas, in-suite laundry, in-suite storage/den with additional storage locker downstairs, bike storage and parking for one vehicle. Pets are allowed in this building.
All this is available now, for $2,700.00/ month.

For viewing, contact Monique or Lisa at Downtown Suites.

Luxury apartments with sweeping views like the suite we now have available in Cascina at Waterfront Place are for the discerning renter. In Vancouver’s Coal Harbour area, at West Pender and Broughton street, this residence is steps away from Robson Street, restaurants, shops, transit, Stanley Park, Canada Place and the Seawall. With a breathtaking view of Bayshore Marina and Stanley Park, it is possible to watch the cruise ships in Burrard Inlet, and to see the mountains of the North Shore. With many amenities, including a natural gas fireplace, the suite has a large outdoor balcony overlooking the water. The building offers a swimming pool, gym, whirlpool, sauna, library, billiards and a theatre room. Manicured grounds feature a private lagoon courtyard with extensive colourful landscaping and spectacular waterfalls.

This is only one of the high-end luxury suites we manage. Owners of such distinctive properties in Coal Harbour, and other downtown locations, can be assured that we employ the highest standards in selecting renters, reflecting the value and prestige of your property.

Cascina

(originally posted Jan. 31, 2007)

#1007 – 1723 Alberni Street

Enjoy views of Bayshore Marina, Stanley Park, and the North Shore Mountains from this luxury corner suite, located on Alberni and Bidwell, steps away from Robson Street, restaurants, shops, transit, Stanley Park, and the Seawall.

This suite is 840 square feet with 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, plus a den. This suite has fabulous features; hardwood floors in the kitchen, dining and living room, natural gas fireplace, granite-topped kitchen island. It has all the essentials; dishwasher and fridge with panels matching the wood kitchen cabinetry, built in microwave, and Jenn-Air gas range with Jenn-Air downdraft venting.

This corner suite offers panoramic views of the mountains, water & city. For ease and convenience, a storage locker & private locked separate garage for 1 vehicle are available. The building offers a common area, with a billiards table. Cats will be considered.

This suite is available August 1st. Contact us at www.downtownsuites.ca for viewing, and to see many more luxurious suites.

There are some great views of the Harbour as seen from some of the Vancouver Webcams.

The first is the Port of Vancouver’s site, which features the Harbour view as first in its list of webcams. Looking west, this view includes Granville.

Next is the ongoing expansion of the Convention Centre. This complex webcam shows the expansion of the site out over the water, as well as many user-selected views. And don’t forget the zoom capability. What I like about this realtime webcam is its revelation of the exquisite setting in which this construction is taking place, and the urban way of life which it reveals. This setting is Coal Harbout, and it reveals a new Vancouver, excitingly placed between the natural beauty of Stanley Park, the mountains and ocean and the busy intensity of the downtown urban centre.

Going west toward Stanley Park from the Marine Building, the Vancouver Sculpture Biennale had several installations in the Coal Harbour area, making the walk along the recreational paths a stimulating experience, particularly if you took advantage of the cellphone guide to the pieces shown.

The whole event is completed at the end of this month, and while it was here, it added a great deal to the mix in open spaces of the Coal Harbour neighbourhood.

King and Queen by Sorel Etrog, as seen in the Harbour Green Park, looking toward the North Shore.

Installed in a square bounded by condos on two sides, the street to the south and the view of the harbour, Device to Root Out Evil by Dennis Oppenheim has been an ongoing conversation piece.

For more on the Biennale, and the works shown, go here – their site.

In my overview of January sales in Coal Harbour, I noticed that these luxury condos are not staying on the market for very long. We saw a range of sales from one in CUBE at $284,900 to Venus at $1,713,888. Also over the $1million mark, was a luxury suite in Callisto, at $1,600,000.

Coal Harbour suites at The Pointe, Orca Place, and Harbourside Park sold in the $300,000 – $400,000 range.

The range from $400,000 – $600,000 saw sales at Pointe Claire, 1239 W. Georgia, Palais Georgia and Classcio.