During this pandemic, businesses are jumping on the “here to help” bandwagon with offers that are really just repackaged sales pitches. What our clients need from us now, are real results and effort – not lip service.
Over the years, I’ve come to see that it’s not just talent or qualifications that make the ideal employee – it’s their habits, attitude, and work ethic that can make the difference between someone I hire and promote, and someone who will not succeed at the job.
Stress is inevitable, but how you handle it, is not. Years ago, I took the advice I received during a skiing lesson and applied it to my life. Now, when I start to feel stressed, I adjust my stance…
It takes a different set of skills to successfully manage a rental property versus a strata property. Many owners of commercial property and apartment buildings don’t know this and hire a company that specializes in strata management. Learn why a commercial property manager is a better choice…
Skillful management of family holdings requires a unique blend of personal and business skills. You need to be able to understand and manage group dynamics, know how to blend and balance family goals with business goals – and have the required experience managing a property day-to-day. Over the years, we’ve found that some basic practices can make all the difference…
Owners of small buildings often believe that professional property management is only for large properties. However, unless you have the time and experience to handle day-to-day building and tenant issues, you may be better off hiring a property manager.
Landlords ask us lots of questions about caretakers – from whether or not they need one, to how much they should pay them. We answer four of your most common questions here…
For landlords, there are pros and cons to renting furnished suites – but does it make sense in today’s market? We give you our analysis…
For 2019, the allowable maximum rent increase will be 4.5% — the largest allowable rent increase since 2004…
When you buy a property, your real estate agent may offer to manage it for you. Should you take them up on their offer? Before you decide, find out the answers to the following questions…