Oakville condo patios—that beautiful little slice of outdoors in the sky, the oasis built into your urban home. An oasis that can quickly become overrun with pots of neglected plants, mismatched garden furniture, and bikes waiting to be stored. When you first move into a Oakville condo, the patio seems filled with limitless possibilities. But if you’re not careful, it’s easy to start using the...

It can be overwhelming when you are considering buying a pre-construction condo. Alex Irish & Associates, we compiled a few tips for purchasing pre-construction condos in Oakville.  A big part of purchasing a condo is a lifestyle choice. Often people who purchase a condo want to change their lifestyle, to travel more, sometimes they want to downsize from their homes to a maintenance-free lifestyle....

For the past several years, the real estate market has proven a thriving industry yielding great returns for those who choose to invest, but just where is the best place to invest in Oakville? There is no “one size fits all” answer to this question since there are many different ways to get your money working for you in the real estate market. But, whatever investment path you choose to take, there is...

Your  Million Dollar Home is an oasis, a place perfectly appointed to suit your personal tastes. Which is exactly as it should be—until it becomes time to list your home and move on to the next dream. Buyers aren’t looking for a  million dollar home that appears too lived-in. They’re looking for a space they can customize to their own styles and preferences, with enough of a starting point in...

As more and more people run businesses, work remotely, and pursue creative endeavours from their Luxury home, the home workspace has become an integral part of a functional residence. Creating a space that not only fosters good work practices but also inspires is an important part of an office interior design plan. Taking on the following tips can result in a stylish, sophisticated office you won’t mind...

Located in Old Oakville, which is widely considered to be one of the best neighbourhoods to live in Oakville, are the Oakridge Heights three-building development. 40, 50 and 60 Old Mill Road are centrally located and just steps away from an abundance of wonderful amenities. The most notable feature of this condo complex is the proximity to the Oakville GO Station - so if you are living in Oakville but...

Working at an Alex Irish & Associates, we see a vast array of homes and styles from around the world. Each style unique in and of itself and brings a certain “feeling” to the home. It is a wise idea to decide which sort of colour palette you prefer and pull that same vibe throughout the entire home. While you are not restricted to this, do not feel that you cannot play with some colour and bring...

The Principal Bedroom is such a hugely important room in the house, and a room that a lot of people place a great deal of emphasis on when looking at luxury homes for sale. This is the place where you first open your eyes in the early morning, whether you know it or not, this room sets the tone for the rest of your day. Is your bedroom your Zen oasis – an escape from the stressors of the rest of the...

Now that we are just over one year into the pandemic, everyone is thinking differently about what they want in their luxury homes or really, any homes for that matter! The role of what “home” means to us has changed drastically. The place that was traditionally reserved for de-stressing, relaxing and re-energizing us, now shares the same place we are now working hard, attending classes, brainstorming,...

A luxury home is not just in its fine furnishings or amenities. Though these do play a big part, what really makes a property special is not just its design or its interior decoration, but the landscape around it as well. Perfectly maintained gardens can be one such example, but one that is unsurpassed, an instant draw, is the stunning beauty of the natural world. Lake Ontario is a perfect example of this....