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多伦多的condo要蹦了?
多伦多这几年condo市场的疯狂,可以看到美国次贷危机前的美国房地产泡沫疯狂的影子.Condo buyers are 'exuding hope over experience' and ending up with 'an astonishingly low return' on their investment.
3 reasons the Bank of Canada is worried about Toronto’s condo market
1) Since June 2011 the number of unsold high-rise units in the pre-construction stage has doubled.
“Unsold units under construction have also increased from fewer than 5,000 at the beginning of 2012 to almost 7,000.”
2) The prices of high-rise units have flattened while their sales have declined, suggesting that demand is slowing while the supply of unsold units (including those not built) is still strong. The bank said developers are seeking to cut the risk by postponing projects, but delays (or cancellations) are expensive.
“For example, in Ontario, once a contract is signed, condominium builders are liable to buyers for up to $7,500 of expenses incurred because of a delay in completion beyond con?rmed occupancy dates.”
3) The average square footage of sold high-rise units has been decreasing since 2010. The bank says anecdotal evidence suggests that is because of a rise in demand by condominium investors — who prefer smaller units.
“Greater involvement by investors could potentially increase the volatility of housing prices and sales, under stressed conditions,” said the bank.
卡尼要在去英国上任前为加拿大经济做最后的事情就是狠狠打击加拿大的房地产泡沫,降低加拿大历史最高的家庭债务. |