Property Management
CondoBusiness
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.
CondoBusiness
Deadline to apply for condo manager licence to close
The deadline to apply for the licences that are now mandatory to continue providing condo management services in Ontario closes on Friday, March 30.
CondoBusiness
Mine the Bill
Bitcoin miners' activities are creating massive power demands, which can drive up the cost of everyone's bill in bulk metered properties.
CondoBusiness
Catch basin upkeep critical as potholes proliferate
Have there been more potholes this year than in previous years? An informal survey says yes, and parking lots on condo properties are not immune.
Canadian Property Management
Must-Have Skills as Property Management Evolves
A day in the life of a property manager is far different than it was a decade ago, but there are must-have skills that remain timeless.
CondoBusiness
Excess moisture increases pest pressure
In addition to making living spaces uncomfortable, indoor moisture problems can lead to structural damage, health and pest problems.
CondoBusiness
How to maintain purchased winter mats
Purchased mats tend to be ideally suited to the moist winter conditions, but they need to be properly cleaned and cared for. Here's how.
CondoBusiness
Cut-off to apply for condo manager licence extended
The new body set up to oversee the condo management industry has extended to March 30 the now-expired Jan. 29 deadline to apply for mandatory licences.
REMI Network
The Behaviour Behind Effective Lease Negotiation
To effectively and successfully negotiate, real estate practitioners must understand how human behavior influences the deal-making process.
Canadian Property Management
Paperwork 2.0: The Power of Digitizing Paper in Property Management
With advancements in digitization, stakeholders can use tools like Fujitsu scanners that help save time and resources when it comes to tackling some of their more onerous tasks – particularly, paperwork.
CondoBusiness
Ontario looks to boost elevator availability
Ontario is looking to boost elevator availability in multi-storey residential buildings, as well as long-term care and seniors’ homes.
CondoBusiness
Finding more savings through energy audits
Energy experts can help condo corporations identify more complex savings opportunities through an energy audit.
Canadian Property Management
Accessible fire safety tips for property managers
Accessibility advocates see the built environment as a laggard when it comes to fire safety, especially for people with disabilities.
REMI Network
Property Managers’ Guide to Ethics in Real Estate
Even the most seasoned property managers find ethics and good decision-making to be a life-long learning experience in an ever-changing industry.
REMI Network
Program plugs electric vehicle use in workplaces
A new program is offering employers, commercial building owners and managers incentives to install electric vehicle charging stations at workplaces in Ontario.
CondoBusiness
CMRAO looks to fill discipline committee seats
The Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (CMRAO) is accepting applications to sit on its discipline and discipline appeals committees.
Canadian Property Management
The Right Approach to Reserve Fund Studies
With the right approach to reserve fund studies, stakeholders can better predict future expenses and plan accordingly.
