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.....if this was your front yard...
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Even if that wasnt my front yard I would live there.  __________________
Yes Jada...I have a feeling Ward's or Algonquin Islands is the kind of urban neighbourhood you have been searching for....I think you would love living there.
Too bad it's basically impossible.
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wow! That is some view.
How would one ever become a resident of the islands?__________________
Would love to live there.__________________
"How would one ever become a resident of the islands? "
It ain't easy...the easiest way would be to marry someone who already has a house there. Or second easy way would be to have it bequeathed to you by a spouse or a parent (they can only be willed to spouses or children).
Otherwise, you'd have to be lucky enough to win a lottery to get on the list, which is capped at 500 names. Even if you were that lucky, there's only an average of only 2 or 3 houses sold on the Islands each year. And this is always sold to someone within the first 100 names on that list. Realistically, if you got on the list today, you'd probably die before you got the chance to buy whatever came up for sale.
But even for those lucky enough to live there, there are definate downsides...it must be your primary residence (and you must be in residence there a minimum of 225 days per year). If you ever want to sell, you cannot sell it yourself...it is sold by the Island Trust...and they decide the price...and that is determined only by the value of the construction cost of the structure....the land, size of the lot, location/views, landscaping...or anything else is not taken into consideration (you don't own the land anyway).
So...you will never make a penny of profit...not a very good investment as far as real estate goes. And it's a pisser, because you are only exempt from capital gains taxes on your primary residence...and this is it.
But for those who love the lifestyle it brings (which they all do), the upside is priceless.
Even though buying one is probably out of the question, the prices are sure pretty good....the leases go for $36,000 on Ward's and $46,000 on Algonquin (Algonquin has bigger lots). The lease prices are a one-time cost, and are good until 2092.
The actual house prices range anywhere from $30,000 to $400,000, but the average is between $60,000 and $160,000.
So...that house I showed would cost you $46,000 for the lease and probably around $50,000 for the house...so if you were lucky enough to actually be able to buy it, it would only cost you around $100,000.
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Holy Shit
I would absolutely adore living there  __________________
ya, im thinking I would live there.__________________
So how did these people get homes on the island in the first place?__________________
OMG!!! That is a freakin' amazing view!!!
You mean even if you have the money, you can't buy it? You must be lucky enough to get it?__________________
I know someone here on SaltSpring who grew up there!!!! er.....
I would kill {any of you} to get a place there.__________________
"You mean even if you have the money, you can't buy it? "
No...they aren't market driven homes...the lease price for the land is set, and the house value is based on an appraisal of the construction cost of each individual home. A home for sale does not go to a highest bidder...it goes to the first person who wants to buy it at the fixed price from the list, starting with the #1 on the list.
"So how did these people get homes on the island in the first place? "
Most people have lived there a long time...some multi-generational. When the old leases were up in 1974, the city planned on demolishing the remaining 262 homes on the Island (they had already demolished over 400 homes in the 50's and 60's in other locations on the Islands)). There was a long 20-odd year legal battle to save the communities. They won, and in 1994, a new 100-year lease agreement was created.
So, the people who live there have either lived there a long time, or are one of the few lucky people who actually were first in line when the new lease list was created in 1994.
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I'm afaird these high buildings will capture this green land on some day. then I have to move__________________
Nah, that wont happen because the houses are on islands for one, and im sure the city wouldn't allow it.__________________
I hope talls are NEVER built on the islands. The place is so beautiful and tranquil.
The little streets with the small traditional houses in the eastern corner of the islands is incredible. I couldnt believe people actually lived there when I visited! Bit of a disadvantage if you want to drive a car though  (the islands doesnt have a car ferry does it?)__________________
hmm .. I wouldnt live in that house, its waay too small .. but I wouldnt mind living in house thats bigger than that and has the same view __________________
where is this city, Toronto?
the house is crap but the view is great. But i prefer a condo in downtown.__________________
I remember walking by a house and there were a bunch of Gemini awards displayed at the window... or near the window. I wonder who lives there.
But yeah, the Islands are really cool. It's the largest car-free community in NA.__________________
hell yeah__________________
Wow, KGB! Good work, thats one of the best views of the TO waterfront i've seen in a while.
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so almost two weeks ago, I went to Edinburgh for most of the weekend and hung out with an ex-girlfriend's friend who's an expatriot there. I had fun, but didn't like Edinburgh as much as Glasgow.
inside Waverly Train station...one sinister-looking dude caught on film. and I thought I can be scary looking...
out to the hood of Gorgy to drop off my stuff
back to downtown to take a bus tour
this shot's for DallasTexan...
around the construction site of the over-budget Scottish Parliament
Parliament on the right
GRIT!!! vacant school from mid-1800s.
"skyline" looking away from city center...
then it was a bus ride down to the waterfront, in search of grit (I was told there was some in that area)
next day I went on a tour of the castle
more shots from the Royal Mile area; here's where the city's "at two-levels"
current Scotish parliament building on the right...
at the castle
Scotish War Memorial
back by Waverly Station to leave and take some parting shots
from the train, some suburbs
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I just posted a comment that I wanted to see more citiesfrom the UK and I then come across this. I really like pictures 3,4, and 5 and many others. Again, great job and Edinburgh, you are looking good as just about all UK cities do.__________________
Nice pics..__________________
Edinburgh's a great city, but being Glasweigan, i'm glad you liked Glasgow better ... Ever since the 80's Glasgow Smile's Better regeneration capaign, Glasgow has done a massive improvements on the old 'Second City of the Empire' to remove the old industrial past__________________
really nice... some of these pics reminds me of Quebec City__________________
I was told once that this city is one of the most beautiful ones all over Europe.__________________
thanks y'all.
the city reminded me of a cross between Charleston, South Carolina (old and preserved and on the water,) Asheville, North Carolina (hills, well preserved and bohemian population) and Washington D.C. (capitol, monuments.)
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great history and architecture!__________________
Yeah Edinburgh is definately up there as being the nicest city in the world - nicer than London to some extents in my own opinion __________________
I wouldn't call this "grit":
Grit to me are the really rough, dirty areas of cities, such as Watts in LA or parts of the Bronx. In fact, the building above is really quite nice, and the soot on the building gives it a charming industrial aura.__________________
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I wouldn't call this "grit":
Grit to me are the really rough, dirty areas of cities, such as Watts in LA or parts of the Bronx. In fact, the building above is really quite nice, and the soot on the building gives it a charming industrial aura.
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"charming," "industrial aura..." hell, that's my favorite kind of grit.
nonetheless, it's a gorgeous building that's been empty for years, even in a prime spot...that's grit dude. not the same kind as the really rough, dirty areas of cities, but 'grit' nonetheless.
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wow....Looks so..."Haunted"..... __________________
I like the old architecture of the city. Very nice looking city to me. __________________
This city is so wonderful!!!
It's architecture is very rich and beautiful. __________________
bump, to go along with the Glasgow thread.
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I had fun, but didn't like Edinburgh as much as Glasgow.
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LOL Not enough urban decay graffiti and glue sniffers in Edinburgh for you LSyd.
Nice photos, even the weather is better than the Glasgow thread and Edinburgh looks it's usual stunning self. __________________
wow..beautiful, awesome... i'm in love with Edinburgh __________________
it is a strange city, I like it.
Excellent photos __________________
Great!! I like the style of it!!!!! __________________
This pic is cool!! So many diferent styles!!
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Taken on 27th January
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Nice raffles.....I know you have more, now post em! __________________
Beautiful pics  __________________
Yes Rainier!
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great panos, Raffles!!! __________________
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WOW!__________________
Those are some awesome pics.__________________
Thanks folks __________________
Was the picture taken from Marina South??  __________________
Very nice photos. Singapore is a great city.__________________
*foaming at the mouth*
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