Varsity View's proximity to the university and Royal University Hospital keeps a reliable base of renters cycling through, which supports occupancy but also means more wear and more frequent tenant turnover than a family-focused property would see. Older housing stock there tends to need attention sooner, from roofing to mechanical systems, so a buyer should budget a real inspection, typically $400 to $600, into the purchase rather than relying on the listing photos.
Forest Grove's newer construction generally means lower immediate maintenance, but a smaller, more distant renter pool from campus employment and student housing demand, so vacancy risk shifts to how quickly a family tenant can be found rather than to building age.
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