London condos, building by building

How do you compare two condo buildings?

Start with the monthly cost, not the price. Add the condo fee to the mortgage and property tax, then check what the fee covers: heat, hydro and water are sometimes in it and sometimes billed to you. A higher fee that includes heat and parking can cost less to live with than a lower one that does not.

Then look at the building itself: parking (underground, surface or a garage), laundry in the unit or down the hall, an elevator, and how many units are for sale at once. Several listings in one building is worth asking about.