At this point in the year, it’s likely that you’ve prepared your property or even multiple properties for the winter. As seasoned property managers know, taking preventative measures doesn’t stop when the first snow hits. Regardless of how much time and effort you put into keeping your property in good condition throughout the milder season, there’s always more to do to protect it in the cold months.
At this point in the year, it’s likely that you’ve prepared your property or even multiple properties for the winter. As seasoned property managers know, taking preventative measures doesn’t stop when the first snow hits. Regardless of how much time and effort you put into keeping your property in good condition throughout the milder season, there’s always more to do to protect it in the cold months.
In January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new disease (COVID-19) in Hubei Province, China. Since then, the virus has spread to other countries around the world. According to WHO, following these five steps will greatly reduce the chances of contracting and/or spreading the virus, and keeping you as healthy as possible
A famous person once said “The biggest communication problem is we don’t listen to understand, we listen to reply.”
Be Clear.
Be Concise
Be Consistent
Getting clear, timely content in front of your audience on a regular basis is important. Being consistent is the key to keeping your audience engaged. Communicating a few times a year is the fastest way to losing your audience.
Get your message out with the rule of 20. If you can’t read the message in under twenty seconds, you have lost your audience.
Central Erin harnesses several communication platforms to ensure we are hitting the mark.
Monthly newsletters with a calendar of events that span the entire year are made available in printed format, available on-line through corporation specific web sites, and emailed to all owners and residents.
Our secure web-portal provides owners with relevant information and documents such as By-laws, Declaration and Rules, with an intuitive search engine that allows historical searching to occur seamlessly.
Lastly, our Virtual Concierge is an interactive touch screen system that provides building events and real-time RSS feeds for building emergencies. Booking of rooms, amenities, key fobs, etc., is available in real-time. This system is virtual so owners and residents can benefit from all of its features from anywhere there is an internet connection.
Communication redefined.
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The holiday season brings out the best in tenants and building owners alike, which is why it’s important to work together to reduce the risks of a holiday fire. Unfortunately, fires are more common this time of year, partly due to cooking holiday meals and décor choices.
How can you ensure your tenants stay safe? Here are our tips to avoid a holiday fire in your property.
From reflections of years past to new goals and ultimately, resolutions for improvement as we begin another New Year we are faced with change. The world of property management is certainly no exception, which is why the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) has introduced new condo rules that have taken effect in 2018.
Some people believe you should only fix a problem when there is one. But, this type of thinking often creates more difficulties and challenges when issues are compounded over time. It’s better to build up the motivation and be proactive by investing in preventative maintenance for your condominium. Creating a budget for preventative maintenance will save your team time, money and stress in the long run.
Property management is a growing and crucial field in Canada. Ensuring that property management is done well is critical to keeping residents happy, not to mention in helping property owners improve bottom lines and achieve greater financial success. With home prices escalating across metropolitan areas, trends have shown that increased numbers of people are moving into condominiums (including families), which raises the need for strong property management at these locations.
Condo owners in Ontario prepare yourselves, because change is on its way. Beginning this fall, condo owners and corporations can expect greater confidence and security in their investment when new rules take effect. Currently, condo owners and corporations have to go through legal courts or hire a mediator in order to pursue property issues – from keeping pets in the building to corporate record access. The need for change and improvement with current legislation becomes inevitable with an ever growing number of condo residents, condo units and condo corporations in the province. The current resolution process has become expensive for many residents and overly saturated causing it to be ineffective.
Geothermal - More than a cool innovation.
Geothermal systems, otherwise known as geo-exchange or earth energy systems, provide consistent heating and cooling year round, by tapping into the earth’s nearly constant temperatures which are found just below the frost line.
Geothermal systems have only been around in Canada for about 60 years. Credit goes in large part to Professor Frank Hopper of the University of Toronto who first brought this system to the main stage. Find out more about how Geothermal Systems work and how they can benefit your condominium.
I’m a director for a new condo. What do I need to know?
Being a director for a recently registered condominium is hard work, but it can be very rewarding. The first year or so after registration the directors will be very busy and face many challenges.
In addition to their ordinary duties (i.e. to manage the affairs of the condominium and ensure the owners comply with the Act and the condominium’s documents), the directors for a new condominium should pay special attention to a few key areas.
Whether you are new to condominium living, or have been a long term resident in a townhouse or high rise, you will have likely heard these four dreaded words from your condominium property manager: “Sorry, that’s not allowed.” There are benefits to be had, but there are also compromises to be made with living in a condominium.
