Apartment
Canadian Property Management
Residential unit inspection 101
Targeted in-suite inspections of residential units can support building safety and cost-effective operation.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Apartment sector hits new benchmarks in Q3
The third quarter of 2013 saw apartment prices hitting record levels, coming in at over $153,000 per suite.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Restoring heritage structures
Here are some valuable tips property owners and managers should keep in mind when undertaking complicated structural repairs.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Toronto’s new Green Standard raises concerns
As Toronto prepares to phase in updates to its Green Standard, some building industry members have concerns about ...
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Amenities for a new generation
Here are seven facts to help apartment landlords target millennials.
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Fire safety planning
For building managers, a thorough and up-to-date fire safety plan is vital for both the safety of occupants and the preservation of the premises.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Time to cut energy consumption and costs
Now is the time to curb energy costs as the Rent Increase Guideline is moving downward as fast as the price of hydro ...
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Using mobile technology as a marketing tool
Providing tenants with instant information on their smartphones can give a property a competitive advantage in the marketplace, and enable savvy property managers to maximize their time and measure their results.
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Hamilton’s rental licensing proposal shelved
Hamilton’s controversial plan to license rental housing will not be moving forward, much to the relief of many in the ...
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Grey water technology flush with savings
Grey water recovery systems are starting to gain traction in commercial and multi-residential buildings because of their ...
Canadian Apartment Magazine
No parking? No problem
There are many attractive features that make up a great neighbourhood but the one thing young urban renters covet above all else is the freedom to live a car-less existence.
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Tips to prevent mould growth
Building management needs to understand what conditions are necessary for mould growth, so it can ultimately prevent it.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Impact of cigarette smoke on property values
Smoking is not only deadly, it can kill property values as well.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
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.
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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 ...
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Sub-meters for rental units
The return on investing in suite metering is substantial.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
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.
