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Originally Posted by goo3
So as a buyer, what methods would you use to distinguish between good and bad build quality?
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The amount of concrete finishing of the exterior, as well as the amount of concrete between floors. Most new buildings features suites with 9+ foot ceilings, but the concrete between the floors is strikingly thin.
When viewing the suite, look at the painting, the edging, the caulking, etc. You can easily tell the difference between something that's been hastily put together and another unit that was given the proper attention.
Higher ceilings make a room look larger at the expense of real usable space. As an owner of a suite with a 9 foot ceiling, I'll admit that I like the look. I'm also in a corner unit with windows all around so that helps in making my 870 square feet look larger than it really is. Older units are often 1000+ square feet, but that space is wasted with hallways. I like the way that newer units are laid out, but I wish I had the quality of an older unit. You'll have to weigh these things when choosing a place.