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Flats
Over-and-under flats. Side stairs give access to the second floor. Both units are on the same deed and may not be sold separately without the formality of subdivision and other restrictions. |
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Flats
Another example of over-and-under flats with an outside access to the second floor. Two units in the same building either over-and-under or side-by-side and on the same deed are called “duplexes”. |
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Duplex
A duplex is defined as a building with two units both on the same deed. The example illustrated is a side-by-side duplex. Commonly confused with “semi-detached”. |
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Flats – Triplex
Three flats in one building all in the same deed. The illustrated example is probably a conversion from a single family home. |
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Flats – Triplex
Three flats in one building all on the same deed. The illustrated example shows a purpose-built investment property rather than a conversion. |
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A Fourplex
Four rental units in a single building all on the same deed. Note a single entrance serves all four flats. |
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A Sixplex
Six rental units in a single building all on the same deed. Note that each entrance serves two flats. |
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Small Apartment Building
An eight unit apartment building, two on each floor. Small apartment buildings may range from 4 units to 20 units. |
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Medium Sized Apartment Buildings
Medium sized buildings typically have from 20 to 100 units. |
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Large Sized Apartment Building
Typically over 100 units with several entrances and elevators. |
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Semi-detached
A home which is joined to another one in a single structure as a pair and having its own deed is called “semi-detached”. If the home is attached on only one side and there are multiple units, it is called an end-townhouse. |
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Semi-detached
An older building with one-and-a-half storeys which contains two side by side units on their own deeds. |
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Semi-detached
A 150 year old Cape Cod with two units side by side on their own deeds. |
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Semi-detached
A modern split entry semi-detached home. |
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Modern Townhouses
More than two side-by-side units in a single building. Each house has its own deed. |
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Grade Entry Townhouses
These rental units have a front door next to the garage. The kitchen and living room is on the second floor and the bedrooms are on the top floor. |
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Townhouses
1970’s townhouses each on their own deed. |
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Condominium Townhouses
Each unit has its own title and is subject to the Condominium Act. |
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Condominium Townhouses
More homes in a “courtyard” setting. |
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Row Houses
Row houses are older and more humble versions of townhouses. They are more likely to be rented and have relatively low standards of finish. |
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Row Houses
These homes are technically row houses but it is possible they have been substantially renovated and for marketing purposes may be referred to as townhouses. |
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Condominium Apartments
This illustration shows a large multi-storey condominium apartment building. Many have features which could include a swimming pool, party room, sport facilities and even roof gardens. |
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Condominium Apartments
A smaller community with few “extra” facilities. There are a number of small buildings which have been converted from flats to condominium units. Typically they may be two, three or four units. |
