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CAO launches public registry of condo corporations
The Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) officially launched its public registry of condo corporations on April 1, 2018.
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Vancouver home sales fall nearly 30 per cent in March
In March 2018, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reported 2,517 residential home sales, down 29.7 per cent compared to March 2017's 3,579 sales.
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Are your condo property’s master keys secure?
Two recent events in Toronto have called into question the security of master keys in condo buildings.
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Rich amenities make up for shrinking suites
The economic realities of development today have meant that suite sizes have had to shrink, and developers are creating amenity-laden buildings to compensate.
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Excess moisture increases pest pressure
In addition to making living spaces uncomfortable, indoor moisture problems can lead to structural damage, health and pest problems.
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B.C. residential development land takes tax hit
The British Columbia government expects to collect about $520 million in new annual revenue through additional residential property taxes and property transfer taxes.
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The pros and cons of community-building efforts
An industry expert weighs the pros and cons of community-building efforts in condominium corporations.
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CHBA names 2018 National Awards for Housing Excellence finalists
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) has announced the finalists for the 2018 National Awards for Housing Excellence.
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Food delivery changes challenge condo security
Recent innovations in delivery services may raise additional security concerns for condos, placing renewed importance on access control.
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GTA condo supply and affordability in decline
Land for high-rise condominium development was a major component of $23.5 billion in investment property sales in the Greater Toronto Area last year.
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Junior condo managers subject to supervision
What will supervision requirements under mandatory licensing mean for junior condo managers in Ontario?
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When the developer next door comes calling
With construction booming and land scarce, condo buildings in urban areas may face a situation where a neighbouring developer requires access to their land.
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Condo conversions to see expanded warranties
Starting next year, builders and vendors of residential conversion projects will have to register with Tarion and get approval to proceed with their plans.
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Vertical density channels Mississauga growth
Nearly five decades of lower-density development will take some time to fill in to more compact neighbourhoods and pedestrian-oriented commercial streets, but the vitality of the city's condominium market demonstrates that single-family residential is no longer the default built form.
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Proposal aims to remove roadblocks to electric vehicles in condos
The Ontario government is looking at ways to next spring remove roadblocks to installing electric vehicle charging stations on condo properties.
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Minimum wage hike to follow new condo fees
The minimum wage hike may sting more in condo communities than others as they face new costs associated with recent changes to Ontario’s condo laws.
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Retrofitting with Triple-Glazed Windows
Proposed changes to the Ontario Building Code will create opportunity for more energy efficient building products, such as triple-glazed windows.


