When most people think of condominiums they think of apartment style units that generally come with some amenities like a gym or an outdoor barbecue area that's used by the entire building. But this is not the only style that's available to those that are looking for Yorkville Toronto real estate to condos in Scarborough or Mississauga. There are as many different styles of condos as there are any other types of homes for those that are willing to find them. Here are some of the styles that you might find in the Greater Toronto Area.

The only difference between a condo and a single home is that a condo complex has individual properties each owned by a separate resident and common areas owned by the entire complex while a single home is just that. Within this definition the most common properties in Toronto condominiums are apartment-style, lofts, and townhouses. Condo-hotels have also started to rise in popularity over the last few years. Condos in high-rise or low-rise buildings and lofts together amount to about twenty-two percent of the total real estate sales in Toronto. Condo townhouses represent another eleven percent.

There are also many different types of units within these styles. When it comes to condominium buildings in Toronto any real estate broker will tell you that the sky is becoming the limit in terms of amenities. It is now quite standard to have key or code entry to get into the building, some sort of gym facilities, and some sort of parking available to residents. But it is also possible for condo complexes to include concierge and cleaning services, movie and event rooms, and even an onsite spa or variety store. You just need to remember that the more amenities the more you will be paying in monthly Toronto condo fees.

There are also many different styles of design when it comes to condo buildings. If you're interested in modern architecture and clean lines in your living space than you will have no trouble finding a home to fit your taste. But if you're more interested in a converted historic building with a little more character than you could look at something like a Toronto loft where today's loft developers are building new homes while preserving much of the neighbourhood's history. There are also many resale condos available on the market if you're not one for a lot of extras and are looking for a bargain when it comes to your condo's sale price.