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Bear Mountain is a world class resort located just 20 minutes from beautiful downtown Victoria, BC. Spectacular Resort Living! ST. ANDREWS WALK condominiums are designed to appeal to both the live in purchaser and the investor alike. Convenient Ground Floor Location. ST. ANDREWS WALK [EAST] offers Southwest Exposure. This special suite (Glasgow Suite) has two bedrooms on opposite sides of a patio overlooking the 9th and 10th Fairway. Approximately 921 square feet in size plus the patio. Bear Mountain offers property management services for owners who plan to only use their suite occasionally. Ask about a furniture package. Price includes Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer and Microwave. This is an Assignment. GST is payable upon completion.

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Top 10 Tips

Embarking upon the cottage buying process can be daunting. Identifying and narrowing down options are important first steps as is aligning with a reputable real estate agent who knows the recreational area. There are many things to consider, outlined here are tips to keep top-of-mind.

1. Define your recreational needs (e.g. water sports or no sports, rustic or wired cottage, year round or seasonal)
2. Determine if the prospective cottage and/or area will satisfy those needs (e.g. big or small lake, rocky vs. sandy shoreline, phone line accessibility)
3. To really understand the area, vacation there
4. Educate yourself on the various water systems (e.g. septic tanks, wells, and holding tanks)
5. Find out what covenants/fees apply (e.g. road access, snow removal etc.)
6. What is the proximity to amenities (e.g. hospitals, grocery store, marina facilities)?
7. Are you a north shore or south shore person? Do you want a sunrise or a sunset?
8. Hire a professional home inspector (e.g. is the cottage's foundation solid, can you build on it?)
9. Determine what the local bylaws are with respect to building and permits
10. Spring/summer is a good time to buy because you can see the quality of the shoreline/water, however you will likely pay top dollar. If you buy in the fall, you are likely to get a better price

I just sold this 1/2 duplex at 27 Lewis Street, Victoria, BC .

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I just sold this 1 1/2 storey home at 7859 Simpson Road, Central Saanich, BC .

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