Condominium
CondoBusiness
Etobicoke development breaks new ground
A new Etobicoke development has broken ground — in more ways than one. On the GO Mimico, now under construction, will be Toronto’s first high-rise
CondoBusiness
Constructive condominium dispute resolution
Feuding neighbours may go on living in the same building post-conflict. Here are seven steps for constructive condominium dispute resolution.
CondoBusiness
Co-existing in mixed-use condominiums
Mixed-use condominiums, which include both a commercial and a residential component, provide commercial owners with potential on-site clientele and condominium owners with the convenience of having
Canadian Property Management
Profit brings risk for condominium corporations
Federal scrutiny of tax exemptions could make profit risky for condominium corporations, industry and professional associations.
CondoBusiness
Toronto eyes time limit for elevator repairs
Property owners and managers may eventually face not only frustrated residents and tenants when elevators have to be taken offline, but also a time limit
CondoBusiness
Replacing a building’s exterior sealants
Replacing exterior sealants often gets delayed in favour of more pressing projects, but is critical to maintaining a healthy building envelope.
Canadian Property Management
Drones in real estate are now a reality
The use of drones in real estate sales and marketing is not just a gimmick. Videos and images can help show off a property and offer unique perspectives.
Design Quarterly
Consumers looking for customized bathrooms
Consumers are demanding more from their products, namely for customized bathrooms that are tailored to their own wants and needs.
Canadian Property Management
Market conditions driving B.C. rental properties
Low vacancy rates, high real estate prices and an aging building stock are driving a renaissance in new purpose-built B.C. rental properties.
CondoBusiness
The line between a condo and a rental building
In his book, The Condo Bible, Dan Barnabic explains the problems associated with having too many rental units in condo buildings.
Canadian Property Management
Using knockout panels to create flexible units
Knockout panels in condos can allow smaller units to adapt to occupants' changing needs.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Cleaning carpets: hot water versus cold water
While hot water machines typically use more energy, they may be more effective at cleaning and protecting the indoor environment.
Canadian Property Management
Residential unit inspection 101
Targeted in-suite inspections of residential units can support building safety and cost-effective operation.
CondoBusiness
Making changes to common elements
When a condo corporation wants to change a common element or asset, the board may have to follow certain steps in the Condo Act before starting the work.
CondoBusiness
Continuous rise of reserve fund contributions
There are many reasons why contribution levels must increase, including unexpected issues, rising costs ...
CondoBusiness
New condo project embraces shrinking unit sizes
Smart House is the first condo development in Toronto to be built specifically with compact living in mind.
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 ...


