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GTA and Vancouver see more luxury condo sales
Vancouver boasts a greater share of higher priced transactions with 165 condo deals topping $2 million versus 100 in the Greater Toronto Area, but the single highest price was garnered in the GTA.
CondoBusiness
Diagnosing building performance problems
Three case studies show how long-term data collected from a sensor can help find cost-effective solutions to building performance problems.
CondoBusiness
Having uncomfortable conversations in condos
Directors, property managers and residents often hesitate when they first face the potential of having a hard conversation. How mediation concepts can help.
CondoBusiness
Proposed reg details code of ethics for condo managers
A code of ethics for condo managers is now up for public comment after the release of proposed regulations under the Condominium Management Services Act.
CondoBusiness
Integrated security solutions add new layer
The intrusion detection system (IDS) is slowly being incorporated into integrated security solutions in condominiums.
CondoBusiness
Tarion coverage for condo conversions anticipated in 2018
Tarion coverage for Ontario condo conversions is expected to become available at the beginning of 2018, according to a regulatory proposal.
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Why window walls are favoured for condos
The window walls commonly used to enclose condos have improved, addressing issues associated with past generations of the cladding, finds a new analysis.
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Cloud-based software on the rise in condos
In recent years there has been significant growth in the adoption of cloud-based software among tech-savvy condo communities and property managers.
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Condominium Authority of Ontario adopts fees as proposed
Condo owners will pay a monthly fee of $1 per voting unit to fund services to be provided by the newly formed Condominium Authority of Ontario.
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A condo rule against complaining?
A condo corporation was reported to have enacted a rule which, among other things, sought to limit the ability of residents to complain to the condominium.
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Multi-res superintendent finds success with waste diversion program
Education and easy access are two key factors that helped an Ottawa-based condo find success with its waste diversion program.
CondoBusiness
Shibley Righton LLP’s condo law group expands
Prominent local condo lawyers Audrey Loeb and Armand Conant have teamed up under the Shibley Righton LLP banner.
CondoBusiness
What board directors should ask condo auditors
It’s important for board members to review the draft financial statements and know what questions to ask their condo auditor before giving their approval.
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Old condo board out, new condo board in at L Tower
Owners of Toronto’s L Tower voted on June 29 to remove its now-former board of directors and elect replacements.
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Better manage utilities in multi-res buildings
With mixed-use communities on the rise, sub-metering is more relevant than ever. It allocates utility costs to shared areas and units based on consumption.
CondoBusiness
Proposed licensing fees for condo managers released
Proposed licensing fees for condo managers and condo management firms would see the two groups share the costs of regulating the sector.
CondoBusiness
Condo corporation facing a special assessment?
Making tough financial decisions will never be easy, but making the right tough decisions gets easier if condo directors follow these five principles.
