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CondoBusiness
Report dispels predictions of a condo crash
A newly released report forecasts the condo market will remain stable across eight of the country’s major cities.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
A smooth office move
Here are six tips to manage a successful office relocation.
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.
CondoBusiness
‘Unretirement’ resort coming to Richmond Hill
Richmond Springs Retirement Resort is designed to cater to active retirees.
Canadian Property Management
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 Property Management
Smoking ignites conflict in condos
With people more aware of the health dangers of second-hand smoke, there are more conflicts between smokers and ...
Building Strategies & Sustainability
BOMA BESt story hidden in the numbers
Percentages in a BOMA BESt report sometimes suggest performance patterns that the actual numbers do not support.
Canadian Property Management
Baby boomers could boost demand for condos
Today, an increasing number of baby boomers are looking to shed their single-detached homes for condominiums.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Transitioning to a paperless office
A paperless office frees up space, increases efficiency and lowers a company's carbon footprint.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Sub-meters for rental units
The return on investing in suite metering is substantial.
Canadian Property Management
Building classes under scrutiny
With no consistent criteria for determining ratings and no recertification process, an office building classification once achieved is generally retained regardless of emerging competition.
Canadian Property Management
Canadian cities among top global performers
Toronto and Calgary are plotted in the peaking quadrant of IPD's recently released matrix of 65 global cities.
CondoBusiness
Proceed with caution when entering units
A condo board may gain access to an owner's unit under select circumstances, not on suspicion the owner is breaking ...
Canadian Property Management
In rent arbitration, less can be more
Property managers and tenants should avoid hiring a trio of arbitrators in lease disputes.
Design Quarterly
Creating a mother-friendly workplace
To develop appropriate lactation accommodations, designers need to look at the type of workplace ...
CondoBusiness
More dense living, more pest problems
Multi-residential dwellings are at greater risk of pest activity, so it’s important to be proactive rather than reactive with pest management treatments.



