"Prior to Hollyburn's management, a lot of things were just jerry-rigged - but not now. It's all the little things, the attention to detail. For example, they didn't just put tile in the kitchen and bathroom, they put it in the hallway as well. It creates a visual transition, and it's really easy to clean."
- Leslie, Nicola Place resident
"I was planning to rent temporarily while I looked for a condo to buy. Believe me, I checked out every building in North Vancouver, and I knew Marlborough Tower was the one for me. That was 12 years ago. I think the only way I'd move now is if I had to move to another city. I love living here."
- Mary, Marlborough Tower resident
"I loved Kits from the day I moved to Vancouver. My girlfriend and I were looking for a bigger space with hardwood floors, so we liked the apartment right away. Now with all the renovations complete, it's even better, and it's such a quiet building. But it's the people - our resident managers who really make the difference."
- Curtis, Reid Manor resident
"Sure, I'd looked at other rental apartments, but when I walked in here, it just felt like I'd come home. Everything - absolutely everything I want from the city - is right here in the West End. Grace, the resident Manager, made me feel so welcome it was like I was already part of a family. And the view from my suite... it's amazing! I couldn't ask for anything better."
- Christopher, Nicola Place resident
"They score a 10 with me. I've lived in a few buildings, and I know how busy they can get. Sometimes you're taking a chance. Here, people respect everyone's privacy, and that isn't the norm in a city. The resident manager is very warm, very professional, and wears a uniform. The meet and greet sets the standard for living in the building."
- Leigh, The Glenmore resident
"I've never met anyone like Grace... and I've lived in a lot of different cities. She's so proactive, so easy to get along with. Even when there was the odd, inevitable glitch that happens during a renovation, I could call her and five minutes later she would be at my door to fix it. She's very security conscious too - if she sees someone she doesn't know in the building, she won't hesitate to ask who they are or why they're there".
- Leslie, Nicola Place resident
"I just love it here at Marlborough Tower. Originally, the plan had been to rent for a few months before buying another condo, but that changed almost instantly. In the past my husband got transferred a lot, so you develop the ability to know when you see a place whether you can live there or not. When I walked into our suite here, I knew. Now I'd never move - I'm proud to be living here."
- Helen, Marlborough Tower resident
"I kept hearing good things about Hendry House and after five years, I still have no plans to move. I'm happy here. It's incredibly well maintained, and Dragan and Branka, our resident managers, are great. If there's a problem - and there hardly ever is - it's usually taken care of within an hour or two at the most. They know everyone and really make you feel like you're part of a family."
Tim, Hendry House resident
"We moved from White Rock to Willow Gardens eight years ago and neither of us has ever regretted a day. It's so quiet here, the neighbours are great, and it's so easy to walk to Oakridge Mall. We considered downtown, but most apartments there are like matchboxes. Here the suite are so much larger than normal - that's one of the things we really enjoy."
- Linda, Willow Gardens resident