I'm sure there are a lot of people on this forum who have done similar research, including myself, and I really don't agree with your assessment.
Again, there is a big difference between "quality" and "value" - quality is the outcome of the work being done, regardless of price; value is comparing that quality to the cost/price. I agree that the Galleria has decent value, the quality is certainly not the best - not even close.
When comparing specs of competing builders, unfortunately it requires more than just a quick scan, an in depth analysis is needed - eg. Initial scan might reveal that Builders A and B both offer appliances in their prices. Conclusion, both have same value.
A further analysis may reveal that Build A is offering cheap Whirlpool appliances, whereas Builder B might provide higher quality AEG or Miele appliances. Same thing with granite, some builders offer 1 1/2" granite, others offer 3/4" granite.
I will agree that Galleria is better value than Claridge Plaza. But that's not a difficult thing to do.
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Originally Posted by bobcage
builder aside ....
best quality in that "area" is the galleria(s)
"bang for your buck" galleria wins hands down.
I went through them all so I know ......
lots of upgrades ei Stainless steel appliances, granite counters ect were all included in the pricing @ the Galleria.
200 Rideau or any of the other Claridge buildings you had to pay for any upgrades or you'd get cheap carpet and cheap counter tops and cheap white coloured apliances
also,the price per sqf were initially a bit cheaper at the Galleria but I think that has now leveled off now....
The Galleria are probably under estimated because of the taller towers around them -
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