Management
Tips to prevent mould growth
Building management needs to understand what conditions are necessary for mould growth, so it can ultimately prevent it.
Cleaning chemicals create post-flood hazards
Cleanup of flood damaged properties must be approached with a knowledge of chemistry so that the cleaning ...
Impact of cigarette smoke on property values
Smoking is not only deadly, it can kill property values as well.
The cost of rent in Canada
Here is a breakdown of average Canadian rental prices for a two-bedroom apartment spanning the past three decades.
Screen prospective tenants to avoid future stress
Property owners and managers can take steps to properly screen tenants before signing a lease and cut down the risk ...
Sub-meters for rental units
The return on investing in suite metering is substantial.
Apartment market shows signs of stabilization
Sales data for the GTA apartment market for the first half of 2013 indicates some interesting changes afoot.
Energy-saving checklist for facility managers
Here are seven strategies to reduce energy wastage.
Power of dust powder in eradicating bedbugs
Ranking high in safety, effectiveness and versatility, dust formulations should be part of a proper bedbug treatment plan.
Signs of a bad owner
There are many signs of a bad apartment building owner, however, four seem to stand out as major indicators of turbulence to come.
Five ways to reduce HVAC system costs
Through a combination of smart purchasing, maintenance programs and strategic planning, building managers ...
CMBS making a comeback
It appears the commercial mortgage-back securities market in Canada may be finally coming back to life.
Residential managers troubleshoot in flood zone
Emergency plans should account for tenants' potential lack of preparedness and their need for information when ...
Bird control for building managers
Property managers can lose thousands of dollars and clients due to birds roosting and nesting on their buildings.
Renovating apartments for profit
A number of landlords are already receiving substantial returns on their investment from gutting old units ...
Evaluating Toronto’s apartment market
Three sales in the first half of 2013 point to an interesting trend in the apartment industry.
Incentive programs test patience
Delays in the rollout of many of the OPA's CDM programs have now necessitated a one-year extension to what was ...




