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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 ...