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GTA new condo sales at highest level since 2011
In 2015, a total of 20,753 new condominium units were sold across the Greater Toronto Area, according to a report by Urbanation Inc., topping 2014
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Empire appoints president of Low Rise Division
Empire Communities, one of Canada’s largest homebuilders of low-rise and high-rise communities in Southwestern Ontario and the GTA, has announced the appointment of Tony Pucci
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Does the Charter of Rights apply in condos?
A recent B.C. case, dealing with the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in a condominium, highlights a common misunderstanding.
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Demystifying condominium reserve fund studies
Reserve fund studies can be a sensitive topic for property managers, unit owners or board members. An expert shares common problems and possible solutions.
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New condo to create eastern gateway to Yorkville
Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood will have a new eastern gateway at the northwest corner of Yonge St. and Cumberland St. with the development of 8 Cumberland. The
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T.O.’s debut six-storey wood-frame development
Heartwood the Beach Condos, due to enter construction this spring, is likely to become Toronto’s debut six-storey wood-frame development.
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When it’s okay to play pet detective in condos
The instances of condo residents improperly using “medical reasons” to escape the enforcement of pet restrictions found in condo declarations or rules is on the rise.
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GTA home sales hit record number in 2015
According to a recent statement from the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), December 2015 saw the second-best sales on record for the month, concluding a
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2016: The year of kids in condos?
If Ben Myers’ big prediction for 2016 pans out, kids’ play spaces could become the hottest amenity in the condo market.
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Five winter safety tips for condo managers
December has been seasonably mild, so winter safety tips may not be top of mind for condo managers. But now is a good time to prepare for coming weather.
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Quadrangle designs six-storey wood frame condo
On December 1, Quadrangle Architects submitted a building permit application to the City of Toronto for a six-storey wood-frame condo to be located at 1884
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When visitor parking is a scarce resource
Many condos offer visitor parking as an amenity, but managing it can become a major headache for the board and management.
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Bill 106 passes third reading at Queen’s Park
Today the Ontario legislature passed Bill 106, the Protecting Condominium Owners Act, in its third and final reading.
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Affordability looms large in GTA housing market
The GTA housing market is on track to see a record year in resales, but there may be challenges on the horizon. And they have nothing to do with a bubble.
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Police investigate incident at Toronto condo
The Toronto Police Service’s (TPS) 14 Division is seeking public assistance after a suspicious incident was reported at a Liberty Village condominium. The report, outlined
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Spate of condo blazes sparks safety campaign
A spate of condo blazes in Alberta has reignited conversations about the perennial fire safety risk posed by cigarettes in multi-residential buildings.
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The cases for and against professional directors
A panel debated the merits of hiring professional directors to run condo corporations at the ACMO/CCI-T Condo Conference last week.
