Pre-Christmas Concrete Pouring

Date Posted: December 30 2009

The bulk of the major projects still underway at BELLA are on the exterior of the project. Now that the heavy construction on the building has been completed, and the scaffolding has been removed, it is time to begin finishing off the site. The month of December proved to be quite rainy (not a big surprise to those of us on the West Coast) which ended up pushing the main concrete pour date back until a few days before Christmas.

The good news is that we received a reprieve from the wet weather and were able to complete the parking area at the back of the building, along with some of the front sidewalk, planters and other structural work required for the landscaping. Post-holidays the team is back at work and has been taking advantage of the dry weather to get caught up on many of the remaining exterior projects. The sales team will be onsite again this weekend and the show suite will be available for viewing on Saturday & Sunday from 12-5pm.

The holiday sales season has been a very busy one – surpassing our expectations, and we look to be approaching a sell out early in 2010. If you have your eye on a specific unit, or are looking for a new condominium in the Burnaby area, come on down and take a peek. The value cannot be beat, and there are still a few deals remaining. From Edmonds & Canada Way, have yourselves a Bella day!

Season’s Greetings

Date Posted: December 24 2009

Merry Christmas & Happy new year from the team at BELLA. We wish everyone a great holiday season, and look forward to seeing you in the new year. The show suite and sales center will be closed over Christmas, but will reopen Saturday January 2nd and Sunday January 3rd. We look forward to seeing you then!

A Building Emerges

Date Posted: December 12 2009

The day we have been waiting for has arrived – the scaffolding on the front of the building has been removed, marking the beginning of the final phase of construction on the project. For those the have been watching the project, this is the first time that you truly get a glimpse of the final product, and we are proud to say that it looks amazing.

From this point, the crew’s job is to get down to the details. Inside the building carpet is being installed, and the common areas are being cleaned & finished up. The majority of the homes are virtually complete now, and the elevator is almost ready for public use. Over the next couple weeks you will see the landscaping begin to develop out front, and we will be planting the trees along the Edmonds side. Railings and other details will also be installed soon, and then the big clean begins!

Sales are proceeding briskly, and we are now over 60% sold and climbing. The sales center and show suite will be open this weekend, so if you have been planning on taking a look at BELLA, now is your chance to get a glimpse of the final product. We are still on schedule for completion this month, and there are still some view units available. For more information on availability, please contact a member of our sales team, or send us an email at info@bellaliving.ca – we look forward to hearing from you.

OVER 50% SOLD, STILL SOME AMAZING HOMES AVAILABLE

Date Posted: December 7 2009

Busy busy times at the BELLA show center over the last couple weeks! A big thank you goes out to our sales team from Sutton West Coast who have been working diligently, writing offers and bringing us over the 50% sold mark. They have done a fantastic job of bringing in buyers and showing them that there is more to life than a tiny condo! There is nothing more exciting than seeing a purchaser find the home of their dreams, for less than they were planning to spend. It has been a wonderful year, and we are looking forward to handing over the keys to our purchasers in the very near future.

We thought we would take a moment and let you know that there are still some amazing units available, brand new & ready to move into this coming January. You will not find this kind of value ANYWHERE else in Burnaby, and we would love to show you what sets BELLA apart.  Our remaining units are priced at an average of $375 per square foot, and there are many units left that are over 1000sqft. We are trying our best to keep the floorplans page updated with current availability, but if you have your eye on a specific unit, then please get down and talk to the sales team – you don’t want to miss your opportunity to own the best value in Burnaby.

We are also REALLY looking forward to getting the first glimpse of the front of the building this week, as the masonry and brickwork has been completed & the scaffolding is set to come down – it should be an exciting moment, and we will do our best to have a video for you showing the progress.

As always, the sales center is open Saturday & Sunday form 12-5pm, Come on down and take advantage of the savings at BELLA before they disappear!

Brand New Library

Date Posted: November 18 2009

The brand new Tommy Douglas Library is located at 7311 Kingsway just a few blocks away from the BELLA Development and had their “soft” Grand Opening on November 17th, 2009. According to Kitty the senior clerk at the new establishment they had to keep the doors locked leading up to the opening, as local residents were so eager to use their new resource, they just couldn’t wait until it’s open. They have been talking about the process of opening the new library on their blog, located here: http://edmondslibrary.wordpress.com/

Well the wait is over! There are over 87,000 books, CD’s, DVD’s, magazines available to viewed in-house and on loan at the new brand new facility. In addition, there approximately 20 computers available for use in the new computer lab, and another 12 internet stations posted around the library all with WIFI. Beginner classes in computer usage are going to be available on a set schedule, and in addition VCC will conducting a variety of ESL classes in the computer labs for new residents to Canada.

The new Tommy Douglas Library is just another excellent example of the changes happening in the Edmonds/Highgate area. Local residents are very excited with all the infrastructure, and new businesses being attracted to the high growth area.

Get 32% More For Your Money

Date Posted: November 18 2009

One of the larger projects to open for presales in the Highgate area of Burnaby is the new Luma by Polygon. Located right on Kingsway, Luma promises to bring the sleek sophisticated lifestyle of downtown to the Burnaby Highgate area.

With advertised pricing from $388,800 we thought it would be a great comparison to show off the value of the homes at BELLA. The least expensive unit at Luma is a 744sqft 2 Bedroom condo, and is priced FROM $388,800, a price tag that works out to be $523/sqft. Compare that to the remaining 2 bedroom units at BELLA, which are priced at an average of $397/sqft. Given this example, a comparably priced unit at BELLA will give you over 30% more square footage for your new condo dollar.

What can you do with an extra 30%? Well at BELLA, we have used the extra space for standalone laundry rooms, walk-in closets, and a pre-wired DEN in almost every suite. We decided that hallways should be wider, and bedrooms should be large enough to handle your furniture. We believe that there is more to life than a tiny condo.

BELLA truly is Burnaby’s best value, and best of all – completion is estimated for the end of December 2009. We would love to show why a new home at BELLA is the right decision for you, please feel free to come by the show suite on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00pm, or get in touch with one of our team members.

Construction and Sales Update

Date Posted: November 9 2009

Here is a recent interview that was taped with Gerald Kelly of Sutton West Coast, standing in our new display suite on the fourth floor. As Gerald mentions in the video, sales are moving along well and the response to the display home has been fantastic. In the Burnaby area on the weekend? Come by and see for yourself – with its large floorplans and outstanding quality, BELLA is an amazing value for your Burnaby Condo dollar. You won’t be disappointed!

Brick work and Commercial

Date Posted: November 6 2009

The masons have been hard at work installing the brick on the front of the building, one of the last steps before we see the commercial units begin to take shape. Once the scaffolding comes down, then work will begin on the front to begin finishing off the area, and preparing for the new sidewalk, trees and landscaping. Don’t forget to come by & say hi, we are open weekends from 12-5 and would love to give you the tour. From Edmonds Street & Canada Way, have yourselves a BELLA day!

Finishing, Finishes and Fixtures

Date Posted: November 3 2009

Time for flooring, finishing and fixtures at BELLA. In the latest video, Gary gives us the interior progress report on the construction so far. With the show suite complete, the crew has turned their attention to finishing off the rest of the units, floor by floor. On the sales side, we have had a number of offers over the last couple weeks, and the units are selling well. If you are interested in checking out the large & wonderful new homes at BELLA, please come by the show suite on Sat/Sun from 12-5, or simply contact our team (or your realtor) and book a private showing. We look forward to seeing you here! From Edmonds & Canada Way, have yourselves a BELLA day.

Checking Up on the Granite

Date Posted: October 8 2009

Those who have been following our blogs have probably been wondering where we have been lately! We are busy, busy, busy preparing to open our new fourth floor show suite, which will be the first opportunity for potential buyers to get a good look at the quality finished product at BELLA.

The kitchen cabinet & vanity installation has now been completed for all 33 units, which means it is time to check up on the progress of our granite. Unlike many developers, we prefer to have our granite fabricated locally, which results in a much tighter quality control standard, and ensures a complete, quality fit in each unit upon final installation. The folks at J&D Stoneworks have been doing a fantastic job, and have re-measured every single unit before the final granite preparation begins to ensure that everything is perfect.

Check out this quick video from our recent visit at the J&D Stoneworks factory. And, as always – from Edmonds & Canada Way, have yourselves a BELLA day!