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Real estate developments can be an exciting business opportunity and new homes are much sought-after by purchasers, but when things go wrong with the build, issues can drag on for years. Maintaining an accurate record of who is responsible for what is key to resolving potential disputes, as one cond … Read more »

Real estate purchases never seem to get less costly. It’s tempting to cut corners on a deal in an attempt to reduce other costs like realtor commissions and legal fees, but as one local condo owner recently learned, cutting those corners may be more costly in the end. Experienced and diligent real e … Read more »

In a previous blog post, we discussed how a property’s condominium status can be terminated. We expect “de-condominiumizing” or terminating/dissolving condominium corporations to become a more common and attractive option for owners as buildings age and maintenance/repair costs increase. Real estate … Read more »

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health issue or illness during their lifetime.  Roughly 2 million Canadians now live in condominiums, so most of these communities will inevitably face a situation involving a resident who is experiencing … Read more »

Condominium properties have existed in Canada for more than 50 years. In fact, the first condominium property registered anywhere in Canada was in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1967. This is a townhouse-style property known as “Brentwood Village”, that still exists today. Despite this, condominiums remain a … Read more »