The leaves are already starting to change colour and will soon be falling into those seemingly endless blankets on front lawns. That means one thing: fall is upon us and winter is coming! As tempting as it would be to snuggle up by the fire and concentrate on keeping...
You might be wondering, what constitutes a condominium. It’s easy to spot the apartment-style or high-rise residences that are the major type of condominiums, we see them all across major cities such as Toronto, Vancouver and Mississauga. However, the term condominium...
In the province of Saskatchewan it is required by law for condominiums with 12 units or more to have a reserve fund and conduct a reserve fund study (RFS). Moreover, it's mandatory that these condominiums conduct a reserve fund study every five years. If you’re...
When buying a commercial property, it is imperative to ensure you have done proper research and due diligence on the property. It is never a bad idea to get into the real estate market, but it is good to keep in mind that buying a commercial property comes with its...
Performing annual inspections and maintenance for your sloped roof will ensure it functions correctly and lasts its intended service life. Roofing is one of the largest capital replacements a building faces, yet it is often neglected and ignored unless someone reports...
Performing annual inspections and maintenance for your flat roof will ensure it functions correctly and lasts its intended service life. Roofing is one of the largest capital replacements a building faces, yet it is often neglected and ignored unless someone reports a...
“The windows are scheduled to be washed next week! But have the roof anchors been certified for use?”. We frequently encounter Property Managers who require inspection of the roof anchors that form a part of their fall arrest system. Often, the Property Managers are...
EWRB – ENERGY & WATER REPORTING & BENCHMARKING Most privately-owned buildings larger than 100,000 square feet must report their 2020 energy and water consumption by July 1, 2021. This is an annual reporting requirement. Buildings larger than 50,000 square feet...
Are you looking to purchase, finance, rent, or maintain a commercial real estate building? If so, you may want to learn more about property condition assessments. If you aren't exactly sure what it is or why it is important, then you're in the right place! What is a...
Purchasing a new home can be an overwhelming and scary process. From big financial decisions and mortgage evaluations to home touring and inspections, there’s a lot that goes into buying a home. Then, there’s the age-old debate of new home vs. existing build. While we...
