{"id":228405,"date":"2024-04-03T13:31:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T17:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/?p=228405"},"modified":"2024-04-03T13:31:19","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T17:31:19","slug":"toronto-residents-demand-better-built-condos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/news\/toronto-residents-demand-better-built-condos","title":{"rendered":"Toronto residents demand better from condo builders, Devron aims to deliver"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 id='pressboard-ad-sponsorship-tag' style='margin-bottom: 35px;'><\/h4>\n<p>Condos have become the \u201cnew normal\u201d for prospective homeowners in Toronto as housing costs have skyrocketed, pushing single-family homes out of reach for many Canadians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Living in a condo has its own set of appeals for buyers \u2013 less responsibility for repairs, convenience, and increased access to amenities in and outside of the building. Condos have, and probably always will be, the best choice for city-dwellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a new study by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/builder\/devron\">Devron<\/a> with members of the Angus Reid forum, 47 per cent of surveyed Torontonians believe condos can be used as long-term housing, and 40 per cent believe condos <em>could <\/em>be a permanent home, depending on the unit type and building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That sentiment almost doubles in number if you ask people who already live in condos \u2013 with 71 per cent of current condo-dwellers indicating confidence in long-term condo living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, despite a seemingly positive consumer sentiment towards condo living in Toronto, 93 per cent of surveyed GTA residents feel that Toronto needs better-built condos, and almost four-in-five respondents believe that condos in the city are cheaply made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The results of this study indicate that consumers aren\u2019t necessarily dissatisfied with condo lifestyles. Rather, the dissatisfaction lies with the current product on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the study, Torontonians feel the city lacks unique designs and architecture. Fifty-nine per cent of respondents say they feel that Toronto\u2019s current condo offerings are lagging compared with other major Canadian cities in terms of interesting and exciting designs. Eighty-six per cent believe that Toronto\u2019s skyline lacks captivating architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notably, nearly all surveyed GTA residents (96%) said that builders have a responsibility to build quality homes that contribute to Toronto\u2019s livability and infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Devron heard their survey results loud and clear and says it\u2019s willing to commit to building better condos that can serve as functional, livable long-term homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe survey shows that condos can be a sustainable, long-term living option, and a home for people and families of all ages and life stages,\u201d said Pouyan Safapour, president of Devron. \u201cEvery building should offer a variety of suite sizes for growing families, not just one-bedrooms for transitory dwellers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe quality must go beyond just nice appliances and finishes \u2013 it\u2019s often what\u2019s behind the walls that affects our life and comfort the most [\u2026] We take a comprehensive approach to lead the charge towards a future where high living standards are the new norm in condos, and condos can become synonymous with the word \u2018home\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Devron Developments (Devron) is an award-winning residential homebuilder based in the Greater Toronto Area. 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