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New to the portfolio- 180 Beausoleil Drive!
We are super excited to announce the addition of this 54 unit apartment building in Lowertown to our management portfolio! #newclient...
Aug 29, 2023


Ontario's 2024 Annual Rent Increase Guideline Set at 2.5%
As we plan head for 2024(!) one of the key concerns for both tenants and landlords in Ontario is the annual rent increase guideline....
Jul 10, 2023


Consider the Pros & Cons of adding a secondary dwelling unit ( SDU ) to your home
As the cost of living in many cities continues to rise, more and more homeowners are considering building accessory dwelling units (ADUs)...
Apr 7, 2023


Why Consider Investing in Multi-Family Properties?
Real estate investing has always been a popular choice for investors looking to build wealth and diversify their portfolios. While there...
Feb 26, 2023

Canada's Rental Market at a Glance
The market in Canada is soaring in many places. Renters/Tenants in the Ottawa region will be happy to know that overall, Ottawa is still...
May 16, 2022


Ottawa's Rental Housing Property Management By-Law - Are You Ready?
As passed by the City of Ottawa in September 2020, effective the 31st of August 2021, the new "Rental Housing Property Management By-law"...
Jul 14, 2021


2021 NEW ONTARIO STANDARD LEASE AGREEMENT
Are you ready for the March 1st changes to the Ontario Standard Lease Agreement?
Mar 1, 2021


NEW CONSTRUCTION RENTAL LEASING
Building a rental development? Our team specializes in working with developers to fill new construction rental buildings where it be as a...
Feb 24, 2021

Is it the tenant's responsibility to shovel snow?
When it comes to multi-family properties, it can be difficult to figure out which responsibilities are the landlord's and which are the...
Oct 27, 2020


Rental Property Fall Checklist
Fall is the perfect time to catch up on all the housework that has to be done in order for your property to be ready for winter. Read...
Oct 14, 2020

The Future of Real Estate : Contactless Rentals ?
For those involved in real estate rentals, deciding the next step for your property has never been this crucial. Even as cities are...
Sep 14, 2020

2021 RENT FREEZE - ONTARIO
Landlords and renters across Ontario - you definitely want to read this! The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark, will...
Sep 4, 2020

7 Tips Every New Landlord Needs to Hear
If you’re planning to rent out your property or extra space, it’s important to collect landlord tips, so you can have a successful...
Aug 31, 2020

4 Things to do When a Tenant Stops Paying Rent
A tenant may have a genuine reason as to why they've stopped paying their rent. It's best to sit down with them and try to resolve the...
Aug 17, 2020

7 Rental Market Trends for 2020
Today's landlords and property owners currently face a clash between rising rental demand, changing regulations, declining profits and a...
Aug 5, 2020

Tips for Real Estate Investment
Just because real estate prices seem to have hit a temporary ceiling in many countries around the world doesn’t mean that profits from...
Jul 27, 2020

Keeping a Work-Life Balance During the Crisis
In times of crisis, it’s easy to neglect your mental health. People are concentrating more on the financial side of the situation: trying...
Jul 20, 2020

13 Questions to Consider when Setting your Rent
When you own or manage a rental property, your success hinges on renting out the property at a rate that earns you a profit. But how do...
Jul 13, 2020

GUIDE - Writing a Landlord Reference Letter
As a landlord, you will get periodic requests for reference letters from previous renters. Other landlords like yourself seek these...
Jul 9, 2020

Build the Perfect Landlord-Tenant Relationship!
There’s so much more to being a landlord than simply collecting rent! Building a great relationship with your tenants is crucial - after...
Jun 29, 2020

Covid-19 & Cleaning - Rental Turnovers
Preparing your rental for a new tenant always takes a bit of planning. With the country still in the midst of a global pandemic, it may...
Jun 19, 2020

Bed Bugs : Landlord or Tenant's Responsibility?
Due to increased travel and globalization, the spread of bed bugs has been on the rise for the past couple of decades. As a landlord,...
Jun 15, 2020

Top Podcasts for Landlords
Podcasts are very big these days - they are a great, fun way to learn about all sorts of things. Whether you’re a new or experienced...
Jun 1, 2020

Covid-19 Tips for Landlords
During this unprecedented time, aspects of our daily lives are changing continuously. As a landlord, it is important to recognize that...
May 18, 2020


#RENOVATION - ALTA VISTA A
One unit down! Remember that gross 70's bungalow from a couple months back... well it's had quite the face-lift! From dingy and dark to...
May 16, 2020


#RENOVATION
Did you know we also offer renovation project management services to our clients? Watch as we convert this gross 70’s bungalow into two...
May 15, 2020

Excessive Damage or Normal Wear & Tear?
Landlords : do you find yourself unsure of the difference between tenant damage and regular wear & tear in your rental properties? Here’s...
May 11, 2020

Write a Successful Rental Ad
Let’s face it; we aren’t all professional copywriters. So how do you make your rental ads stand out? This article is super helpful in...
May 11, 2020

Virtual & Video Property Tours
As a result of COVID-19 and the measures that are being taken to minimize risks, the real estate market is being forced to change tactics...
May 11, 2020

Tips for Working from Home
Due to the current health situation, many people are now working from home instead of going into the office. Although it might sound...
May 11, 2020


#RENOVATION
By-Ward Market multiplex: from run down to sought after! (Unit 2) BEFORE AFTER
May 6, 2020


#RENOVATION
By-Ward Market multiplex: from run down to sought after! (Unit 1) BEFORE AFTER
May 6, 2020


COVID-19 UPDATE
Apartment hunting and worried about COVID-19? During this stressful time we are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of all our...
Apr 30, 2020


(COVID-19) Canada – Update For Landlords and Tenants
During these uncertain times we all have many questions how best to adapt to the evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are...
Mar 20, 2020


Things to know before becoming a landlord
Interested in renting out your property? There are a lot of things to consider before making the decision to become a landlord. Check out...
Mar 20, 2020


Maintenance checklist for new landlords
Have you recently made the jump to being a landlord? There are a lot of things to keep in mind, including maintenance for your rental...
Mar 20, 2020


Things to know about apartment lease penalties
Thinking of leaving your rental apartment before the end of your lease? You might want to consider doing some research on lease penalties...
Mar 20, 2020
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