While the construction and purchase of condominium developments may vary slightly for the most part the trend has been on the increase in the greater Toronto area. Many are interested in buying  new condominiums Toronto or in surrounding areas and some even do so before ground has even broke on construction work. This August the housing starts figure is slightly up and researchers feel this is a good sign. Despite what is going on in the United States and their real estate crisis, Canada’s remains steady if it has slowed somewhat. Experts believe the increase in starts to be from the increase in high rise developments in the cities of Toronto, Brampton and Mississauga. In summary there is still a big demand for condos in the GTA as most buyers see them as an alternative to detached homes and they remain a good investment