PROPERTY PORTFOLIO · SOLD · BUYER REPRESENTATION
Buyer Representation at Civic Plaza in Central Surrey
2506 – 13495 Central Avenue · Civic Plaza · Surrey, BC
A compressed relocation timeline, a focused two-day search and a careful review of building risk led to a bright corner condo in the heart of Central Surrey.
Property
2 bed · 2 bath
Representation
Buyer
Result
Sold
THE PROPERTY
This two-bedroom, two-bathroom corner condo on the 25th floor of Civic Plaza offered panoramic views, a private balcony and an open layout with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Its location next to SkyTrain and near KPU, SFU, city hall, shops and cafés made it a strong option for a client relocating to Central Surrey for work.
THE STRATEGY
We dedicated two full days to touring suitable condos in Central Surrey, comparing location, layout, outlook, amenities and building condition. Seeing the options together helped my client separate what looked appealing online from what actually fit the move.
Once Civic Plaza stood out, we reviewed hundreds of pages of strata documents, including the depreciation report, contingency fund and bylaws. We also completed a home inspection and negotiated with value and buyer protection in mind.
REVIEWING THE HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM
Civic Plaza was developed by Century Group in partnership with Surrey City Development Corporation. Our review of hundreds of pages of documents extended beyond the unit itself to the building’s systems and the issues facing the strata.
At the time of our review, the strata documents described litigation against the City of Surrey and Century Group concerning the building’s geothermal heating and cooling system. The concern was its reported difficulty providing sufficient heat on very cold days and sufficient cooling during hot weather.
This was a significant consideration for my buyer, and we discussed it extensively. We weighed the implications for everyday comfort against the unit’s location next to Surrey Central SkyTrain, with KPU and SFU close by. The purpose of the review was to understand the concern clearly and decide whether the home still met the buyer’s needs.
THE RESULT
After reviewing the documents and discussing the heating and cooling concern in depth, my client concluded that it was manageable for their needs. The location next to SkyTrain and close to KPU and SFU remained a compelling reason to choose the home. They proceeded with the purchase after completing their due diligence and removing all conditions.
A GOOD PURCHASE STARTS WITH A CLEAR COMPARISON.
Buyer representation brings together property research, building review and negotiation. The goal is to help clients make an informed decision, even when their timeline is short.