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Toronto Livings Podcast: All About Garden Suites in Toronto

In episode 56 of the Toronto Livings podcast, hosts Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio dive deep into the topic of garden suites, discussing the process, costs, and regulations involved in building one in Toronto. They share insights on the necessary steps, potential challenges, and financing options.

The episode also features a lively discussion about their recent food adventures, including dining experiences at Lisbon hotel and Nodo Hillcrest, as well as anecdotes about meeting celebrities and updates on new real estate listings. Tune in for an informative and entertaining conversation about all things Toronto real estate, culture, and food!

(00:00) Introduction and Episode Overview
(01:15) Food Adventures and Restaurant Reviews
(07:43) New Real Estate Regulations in Ontario
(10:05) F1 Excitement and Personal Anecdotes
(12:38) New Property Listings and Celebrity Encounters
(18:25) Deep Dive into Garden Suites
(22:57) Celebrity Encounters and Preferences
(23:20) Building Code and Fire Code Compliance
(23:56) Tree and Ravine Protection Bylaw
(25:52) Garden Suite Requirements and Parameters
(27:58) Celebrity Discussions and Preferences
(32:05) Garden Suite Planning and Consultation
(35:13) Building Permits and Construction Process
(44:11) Financing and Cost Considerations
(48:12) Final Thoughts and Shoutouts

Show Notes

Exploring Garden Suites with Lorena M | Episode 46: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00w4gzrX6iXIhqv2yFtymi?si=06a1fd3d97804b3b

New Generation Sushi – http://newgenerationsushi.ca/

Lisbon Hotel – http://www.lisbonhotel.ca/

Nodo Hillcrest – https://www.nodohillcrest.ca/

Laneway Housing Advisors aka Marty Laneway – https://lanewayhousingadvisors.com/

City of Toronto’s Portal for Garden Suites: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/planning-studies-initiatives/garden-suites/

Where You Can Find Us

🏡 For all your Toronto Real Estate Needs: TorontoLivings.com/

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Mark Savel: https://www.instagram.com/torontolivings/
Joey Virgilio: https://www.instagram.com/joey_torontolivings/

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