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Why ICC is the Best at Property Management in Toronto and the GTA: Service and Transparency
- January 21, 2015
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Condo Property Management Services
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Real estate is a lucrative industry, attracting many novice investors, landlords, and property management companies in Toronto. The latest figures from 2012 reinforce this fact: the rental, leasing, and property management sector generated almost $86 billion in operating revenue in Canada for that year, and 39.1% of that came from Ontario alone. With all of
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Condo Elevators
- January 21, 2015
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Condo Property Management Services
Over the past several years, Toronto has become known for its high-rise development, being dubbed a “high-rise boomtown” and “North America’s new high-rise metropolis.” In 2012 alone, Toronto saw nearly 150 high-rise buildings under construction, while the next runner-up was New York with a mere 74 buildings. Looking at the current year, the trend continues,
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Condo Renovation Rules Toronto: Legal Issues, Excessive Expenses
- January 13, 2015
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Condo Community Issues
The 1980s were a big era for a condominium development in Toronto. In that time, there were almost 60,000 condominium units built, spanning from 1984 until the end of the decade. Efforts have been made in recent years to stimulate interest in renovating these condos. For example, in 2009 the Federal Government offered a $1350
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Condominium Property Rights: Right of Entry & Record Keeping
- January 13, 2015
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Uncategorized
Condo rights are an important part of condo management in Toronto. It is important for property management companies to understand that residents have a certain reasonable expectation of privacy within their personal units and that this expectation should not be lightly breached. These rights are more important than ever, with condo living on the rise
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Don’t Let Small Condo Space Keep Away Holiday Cheer: One of the Best Toronto Property Management Companies Offers Holiday Decorating Ideas for Smaller Condos
- January 13, 2015
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Condo Community Issues, Uncategorized
Housing in Toronto is an ongoing issue. Prices fluctuate widely, sometimes getting excessively high for smaller spaces, and it can make having a family-appropriate space difficult. Toronto’s average condo size is currently 797 square feet. This is quite a big difference from prior averages; for example, from 2005 until 2010, average sizes varied from 875
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Condo Security From Leading Property Managers in Toronto: Dealing with Wanted and Unwanted Guests in Your Toronto Condo
- January 13, 2015
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Property Managers
Security is one of the key reasons many people turn to condominium living. One of the key functions that property managers in Toronto can provide is to ensure adequate security for all units by providing effective security measures including security guards, patrols and other security systems on the premises. Good condo property management can go
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How to Avoid a Parking Nightmare with Your Condo Property Management Company: Addressing Problems and Concerns with Community Parking
- October 22, 2014
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Condo Community Issues
Parking is one of the most common areas of complaint that condo property management companies have to deal with. Particularly in Toronto, condo parking is highly desirable and very scarce. In recent years, some parking spaces in Toronto have gone for as much as $60,000 or more. Some parking spaces have even inspired bidding wars,
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Stuck in Long Condominium Community Meetings? Try These Condo Property Management Tips for Running Efficient Meetings.
- October 22, 2014
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Condo Board of Directors
The idea of a condominium meeting – whether for a board or for the entire community – can sometimes be enough to cause high levels of stress for everyone involved. As many board and community members are involved in other industries as their primary careers, these meetings may not be exactly what they expect. Fortunately,
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Condo Status Certificate
- October 22, 2014
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Condo Property Management Services
A condo status certificate is somewhat self-explanatory: it is a certificate that provides you with information regarding a particular condominium unit and the corporation itself. For example, these certificates provide information that you can use to determine whether a special assessment is imminent. Those types of assessments can arise in a number of circumstances, such
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A Comprehensive Guide to Being a Condo Property Manager in Toronto: Top Qualities to Look For
- October 15, 2014
- Posted by: @dmin
- Category: Property Managers
Have you ever been interested in what it takes to become a condo property manager in Toronto? Condominium management is a challenging and rewarding career, though it is not for everyone. If you have ever wondered what a property manager really does, and how you might become one, we have some guidance to help you
