What happened to Brentwood area?

[username31]

There used to be half a dozen or more Asian mini SP’s in and around here but it’s all but dried up. Was there a crackdown? Was there just not enough business?

Used to be many Pooning options pre-CoVid but it never seemed to return, but Metrotown just around the corner seems to get all of the incoming talent.

 

[emacky]

Metrotown is far more centralized than Brentwood. Plus with all the construction and the total lack of parking makes it seem like a headache. Plus almost every tower in that area seems to have concierge service.

 

[Asian Fever]

There isn't really enough business imo. Tried it, people who live there are more than willing to drive to Metrotown... The convenience factor of being closer to them isn't really enough of an attraction and you are still competing with Metrotown, but making it harder for clients in that area to access.

Metrotown is central to large surrounding metropolitan areas, with ideal transit options, which is why it's a popular location.

Think of Metrotown like a central hub as a destination point. Clients come from new west, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, etc... It's all at a reasonable distance.

 

[happymoments]

There isn't really enough business imo. Tried it, people who live there are more than willing to drive to Metrotown... The convenience factor of being closer to them isn't really enough of an attraction and you are still competing with Metrotown, but making it harder for clients in that area to access.

Metrotown is central to large surrounding metropolitan areas, with ideal transit options, which is why it's a popular location.

Think of Metrotown like a central hub as a destination point. Clients come from new west, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, etc... It's all at a reasonable distance.

That's a good point, Brent wood feels almost like Burnaby North anyways and the construction / parking is hell. Maybe when it's all completed it could renew itself if all the attractions and amenities are good but that's not something for another few years.

Metrotown is far more centralized than Brentwood. Plus with all the construction and the total lack of parking makes it seem like a headache. Plus almost every tower in that area seems to have concierge service.

I totally didnt realize the concierge part until you mentioned it.

 

[emacky]

The development company that setup at Brentwood, a couple towers at Metrotown, the upcoming Southgate project all will have concierge.

I only know because when I was looking to buy a unit at those place, strata was immediately $500+ a month

 

[happymoments]

The development company that setup at Brentwood, a couple towers at Metrotown, the upcoming Southgate project all will have concierge.

I only know because when I was looking to buy a unit at those place, strata was immediately $500+ a month

holly cow... 500+ a month in strata.. makes sense now bcuz of the concierge payroll but that's yikes!

 

[happymoments]

For me Brentwood went downhill a soon as Maddi 5868 left the area. She was a gem.

Now I guess if a gem returned to the area, that could spark the area again, but concierge desks n construction, no parking etc.. likely not happening

 

[rlock]

Brentwood area used to have a bad rep for scammers/ WOM's on this board. I tended to avoid, but I did eventually see one lady in the general neighbourhood and it was okay.

 

[username31]

I do enjoy seeing Julie 7557 in this area though. She’s one of my favourites. But at the same time there were a lot of great independents in the past.

maybe once there’s parking again and less construction more will return. We’ll definitely have the population size for a market here.

 

[Wakeup]

500 strata fee seems reasonable depending what for

 

[stressless123]

PDC still has condos in Brentwood area.. used to see Dani D multiple times in the same apartment

 

[emacky]

500 strata fee seems reasonable depending what for

It can be but with how unaffordable housing is the fact you gotta pay over 3k a month with another 500 for strata is a lot to ask.