Property Management
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Real savings through sustainable maintenance
Managers looking to save resources don't have to investment in new products. Rather, they can find savings by focusing on sustainable maintenance.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Why buildings must embrace emerging tech
While consumers have taken to emerging tech trends like tablets and social media, the construction and real estate industries have lagged behind.
Canadian Property Management
Smoke-free entrances becoming the norm
Toronto is looking at banning smoking from public building entrances. But it certainly isn't the first jurisdiction in the country to consider butting out.
CondoBusiness
Limiting water damage during emergencies
How can a property manager minimize water damage during a leak while waiting for a technician? Derek Kernick of Brady & Seidner Associates explains.
Canadian Property Management
Fire safety planning
For building managers, a thorough and up-to-date fire safety plan is vital for both the safety of occupants and the preservation of the premises.
Canadian Property Management
Using mobile technology as a marketing tool
Providing tenants with instant information on their smartphones can give a property a competitive advantage in the marketplace, and enable savvy property managers to maximize their time and measure their results.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Connecting with tenants through social media
How should a property manager use social media to connect with tenants? Chaim Rivlin, president and CEO of RentSeeker.ca, provides insight.
Canadian Property Management
Preparing an emergency response plan
Here are five steps to get started on a comprehensive emergency response plan.
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
Emergency preparedness and prevention
This Real Estate Executive Video Series video report discusses emergency preparedness and prevention in the wake of the flooding in Calgary and Toronto. Commentator: Oxford Properties' Andrew McAllan.
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.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Signs of a bad owner
There are many signs of a bad apartment building owner, however, four seem to stand out as major indicators of turbulence to come.
CondoBusiness
Mandatory qualifications for condo managers
The Ontario government has given the "green light" to mandatory qualifications for condominium managers.
Canadian Property Management
Dealing with capital expenditures
This Real Estate Executive Video Series video report looks at how to deal with capital expenditures. Commentators: Stantec's Bill Roth and Colliers International's Peter Willmott.
Canadian Property Management
Bird control for building managers
Property managers can lose thousands of dollars and clients due to birds roosting and nesting on their buildings.
CondoBusiness
Recipe for retaining skilled staff
How can a property manager reduce staff turnover? Muskoka Condo Services' president, Debbie Dale, provides her expert opinion.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Seasonal landscaping tips
With spring in the air, now is the perfect time to consider landscaping plans for the whole year.
