Everything to Know when Renting with Pets
Toronto’s rental market is one of the most competitive in the country, so it can be a real downer when you find a listing you want to view but the landlord has a no-pet policy. However, is this legal? Yes…
What Happens if You Default on Condo Fees
Condominium common expenses, most commonly referred to as maintenance fees, are payments unit owners must make every month to cover a variety of services (and sometimes utilities) provided by the condo corporation, including snow plowing, garbage collection and the upkeep…
How to Find Out About Construction Projects
Ever wonder if a neighbourhood you’re looking at buying a home in will soon see a flurry of construction activity? Not construction (and the associated disruption) related to the filling of potholes or the replacement of city pipes. Rather, I’m…
GTA Condo Rental Rates Hit Record High
Condominium apartment vacancy rates across the Greater Toronto Area have fallen dramatically since last year, resulting in ballooning rent prices. Average condo rents were up by double-digits annually for all bedroom types in the second quarter of 2022, surpassing record…
Why a Condo’s Status Certificate is Important
Buying a unit in a condo building or a townhouse condominium complex is in many ways similar to purchasing a single-family home but with a few key differences, perhaps the biggest being the inclusion of a ‘conditional on status certificate…
Risks of Condo Purchase During the Pandemic
Living in a condominium building with shared facilities and tight spaces amid the COVID-19 outbreak presents a number of challenges. However, with less competition among buyers at this time, it may be an ideal opportunity to break into the Toronto…
