Property Management Experts in Toronto

Ontario’s current two-tiered system for rent control is a loophole left over from the Mike Harris era. In the 1990s, the Progressive Conservative government removed rent control on new rental properties but left them intact for properties built before 1991. The result has been a development boom for condos, which are exempt from rent control, and whose residents can see rent hikes of 30 per cent …

Tenants from hell. Waterloo property manager Ho Tek knows how ugly it can get for landlords. In the beginning, nothing seemed amiss. Rent cheques cleared. Over email, he struck all the right notes. Then we found out he was subletting to as many as 16 people. “They just do the most ridiculous things you have ever heard of,” says Tek, talking about students. “One …

If you’ve owned income property for any length of time, you know that managing a rental can be financially rewarding. At the same time, you’ve also likely discovered that property management requires a large commitment of time and effort. While it may make sense to take the do-it-yourself approach if you’re a handy person, live close to your property, and don’t mind devoting several …

The neighbourhood takes its name from Trinity Bellwoods Park, built around the former Garrison Creek ravine. Bounded on the north by Dundas Street West and on the south by the Queen Street West district, the park is immediately accessible from major pedestrian and bicycling thoroughfares. The park also sports a range of environments, including tennis courts, a playground, a hockey rink, a dog walking …

The commercial district of Queen Street East lies at the heart of The Beaches community. It is characterized by a large number of independent speciality stores. The stores along Queen are known to change tenants quite often causing the streetscape to change from year to year, sometimes drastically. The side streets are mostly lined with semi-detachedand large-scale Victorian, Edwardian and new-style houses. There are …

Looking for that perfect rental property to move into? Get ready for war. What was once unthinkable is now a reality in the City of Toronto, with bidding wars for residential rentals happening in all corners of the city. As both a real-estate agent and a landlord, David Batori has seen it first hand. “We did a recent renovation on a basement apartment and …

5 Skills Needed For Real Estate investing With prices soaring in the Toronto real estate market year over year, one of the most common questions asked regarding real estate investing is, “how do I get started?” or “what do I need to know?” Real estate investing can sound like rocket science to beginners or to those who have never even thought about real estate. …

Cabbagetown’s name derives from the Irish immigrants who moved to the neighborhood beginning in the late 1840s, said to have been so poor that they grew Cabbage in their front yards. Today the Neighborhood has plenty of small-town charm thanks to unique indie shops and cafes along Parliament Street, and the lovingly restored late-Victoria homes and lane way cottages. The revitalization of Regent Park …

  Leslieville is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada east of the Don River bounded by the Canadian National railway line and Gerrard Street to the north, Empire Avenue to the west, Eastern Avenue to south, and Coxwell Avenue to the east. This east-end neighbourhood forms part of the broader neighbourhood of South Riverdale. Leslieville began as a small village in the 1850s, which …

Fifteen-minute projects that won’t put a dent in your weekend.     1/ Squeaky Door Hinges Spray a little WD-40 onto the hinges, moving the door back and forth to work in the lubricant. Or try rubbing the hinges with petroleum jelly.If these tricks don’t work, lift the hinge pins about halfway and lubricate them with three-in-one oil, using a rag to catch drips. …

  Neighbourhood Spotlight – Liberty Village The Liberty Village name was introduced as a positive ‘brand’ by the property owners and developers in the area in conjunction with the City of Toronto. The neighbourhood aims to distinguish itself from Parkdale, which now begins west of Dufferin Street. Its location is considered one of its finest assets being a 15-minute walk to the Lakeshore, 20-minute …

There is a lot to do in the city this time of year. From music festivals to the Caribbean Carnival to the Toronto International Film Festival, thousands have good reason to flock to Toronto. Those people all need places to stay, and homeowners are taking advantage of the short-term rental boom. Travel website Trip Advisor said interest in the short-term Toronto rentals listed on its site has skyrocketed, …

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Neighbourhood Spotlight – Playter Estates Daanforth                      Location Playter Estates is an area in the east end of Toronto, Canada bounded by Pape Avenue to the east, the Don River Valley to the west, Danforth Avenue in the south, and Fulton Avenue in the north. The neighbourhood is built on land once owned by the …

So you’ve just moved into your nice new home. You’ve unloaded the boxes and started to unpack your life. Right now is the perfect time to walk through a checklist of ways to save money on your home for years to come. Starting on these things as early as possible will allow you to start saving money sooner rather than later. Plus, some of them …

8 Cumberland Condos is a New Condo development by Great-Gulf located at Yonge & Bloor, Toronto. Located at Yonge and Cumberland, this development is sitting on one of the most desired location in downtown Toronto. For Foodies, this is where all the famous eats happen – including Big Smoke Burger, Lee Chen, Rawlicious, The Pilot, Dessert Lady…and many more famous eateries. With a 100 TransitScore, …

Below are the 5 areas in Toronto with the fastest-rising property values:   Corso Italia – Davenport 11% Y/Y change Avg. price in 2011: $466,783 Avg. Price in 2015: $673,014   Yonge-Eglinton 11.32% Y/Y change Avg. price in 2011: $899,866 Avg. price in 2015: $1 mil   Centennial Scarborough 13.28% Y/Y change Avg. price in 2011: $455,705 Avg. price in 2015: $675,161   Malvern …

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto’s oldest and most loved neighbourhood and near the St. Lawrence Market, the contemporary condominium residences of 158 Front let you enjoy the many benefits of life in this city’s most coveted central location. Over the last 220 years of urban life, this is a neighbourhood that has become home to some of Toronto’s most iconic landmark destinations. …

Having just started Zoom Property Management, one of our top questions that we receive when speaking to individuals about our company is. “Why do I need a Property Manager? I can manage it on my own!” For many owners this might be a logical solution but is it the most efficient and effective solution? Here are some reasons why you should consider Zoom Property …

Yonge & Eglinton is a bustling midtown intersection once part of the old town of North Toronto. Nicknamed “Yonge and Eligible” for the 20 something professional demographic, the area is surrounded by trendy restaurants and boutique shops. There’s a mix of detached homes and dazzling new condo developments. The Eglinton subway station nearby provides quick transit to downtown and with the development of the …

A new study by BBC Radio crunched the numbers and declared Toronto the world’s most multicultural metropolis. According to the study, 51 per cent of Toronto’s population is foreign born, and some 230 different nationalities call the city home. This is important because a diverse population is an engine of economic and demographic growth. On top of that, this also means there are endless …

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New condo constructions in Toronto are everywhere. As a matter of fact, its quite hard these days to walk down a street without seeing a construction site. With that many condo projects you would think the rental market is saturated. However, the vacancy rate was just 1.8% in 2015 and has held under 2% since 2010, making Toronto’s rental market still extremely hot. According …