New to the portfolio- 180 Beausoleil Drive!
We are super excited to announce the addition of this 54 unit apartment building in Lowertown to our management portfolio! #newclient...
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FILAMENT BLOG
- Jul 10, 2023
Ontario's 2024 Annual Rent Increase Guideline Set at 2.5%
As we plan head for 2024(!) one of the key concerns for both tenants and landlords in Ontario is the annual rent increase guideline....
- Apr 7, 2023
Consider the Pros & Cons of adding a secondary dwelling unit ( SDU ) to your home
As the cost of living in many cities continues to rise, more and more homeowners are considering building accessory dwelling units (ADUs)...
- Feb 26, 2023
Why Consider Investing in Multi-Family Properties?
Real estate investing has always been a popular choice for investors looking to build wealth and diversify their portfolios. While there...
- May 16, 2022
Canada's Rental Market at a Glance
The market in Canada is soaring in many places. Renters/Tenants in the Ottawa region will be happy to know that overall, Ottawa is still...
- Jul 14, 2021
Ottawa's Rental Housing Property Management By-Law - Are You Ready?
As passed by the City of Ottawa in September 2020, effective the 31st of August 2021, the new "Rental Housing Property Management By-law"...
- Mar 1, 2021
2021 NEW ONTARIO STANDARD LEASE AGREEMENT
Are you ready for the March 1st changes to the Ontario Standard Lease Agreement?
- Feb 24, 2021
NEW CONSTRUCTION RENTAL LEASING
Building a rental development? Our team specializes in working with developers to fill new construction rental buildings where it be as a...
- Oct 27, 2020
Is it the tenant's responsibility to shovel snow?
When it comes to multi-family properties, it can be difficult to figure out which responsibilities are the landlord's and which are the...
- Oct 14, 2020
Rental Property Fall Checklist
Fall is the perfect time to catch up on all the housework that has to be done in order for your property to be ready for winter. Read...
- Sep 14, 2020
The Future of Real Estate : Contactless Rentals ?
For those involved in real estate rentals, deciding the next step for your property has never been this crucial. Even as cities are...
- Sep 4, 2020
2021 RENT FREEZE - ONTARIO
Landlords and renters across Ontario - you definitely want to read this! The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark, will...
- Aug 31, 2020
7 Tips Every New Landlord Needs to Hear
If you’re planning to rent out your property or extra space, it’s important to collect landlord tips, so you can have a successful...
- Aug 17, 2020
4 Things to do When a Tenant Stops Paying Rent
A tenant may have a genuine reason as to why they've stopped paying their rent. It's best to sit down with them and try to resolve the...
- Aug 5, 2020
7 Rental Market Trends for 2020
Today's landlords and property owners currently face a clash between rising rental demand, changing regulations, declining profits and a...
- Jul 27, 2020
Tips for Real Estate Investment
Just because real estate prices seem to have hit a temporary ceiling in many countries around the world doesn’t mean that profits from...
- Jul 20, 2020
Keeping a Work-Life Balance During the Crisis
In times of crisis, it’s easy to neglect your mental health. People are concentrating more on the financial side of the situation: trying...
- Jul 13, 2020
13 Questions to Consider when Setting your Rent
When you own or manage a rental property, your success hinges on renting out the property at a rate that earns you a profit. But how do...
- Jul 9, 2020
GUIDE - Writing a Landlord Reference Letter
As a landlord, you will get periodic requests for reference letters from previous renters. Other landlords like yourself seek these...
- Jun 29, 2020
Build the Perfect Landlord-Tenant Relationship!
There’s so much more to being a landlord than simply collecting rent! Building a great relationship with your tenants is crucial - after...
- Jun 19, 2020
Covid-19 & Cleaning - Rental Turnovers
Preparing your rental for a new tenant always takes a bit of planning. With the country still in the midst of a global pandemic, it may...
- Jun 15, 2020
Bed Bugs : Landlord or Tenant's Responsibility?
Due to increased travel and globalization, the spread of bed bugs has been on the rise for the past couple of decades. As a landlord,...
- Jun 1, 2020
Top Podcasts for Landlords
Podcasts are very big these days - they are a great, fun way to learn about all sorts of things. Whether you’re a new or experienced...
- May 18, 2020
Covid-19 Tips for Landlords
During this unprecedented time, aspects of our daily lives are changing continuously. As a landlord, it is important to recognize that...
- May 16, 2020
#RENOVATION - ALTA VISTA A
One unit down! Remember that gross 70's bungalow from a couple months back... well it's had quite the face-lift! From dingy and dark to...
- May 15, 2020
#RENOVATION
Did you know we also offer renovation project management services to our clients? Watch as we convert this gross 70’s bungalow into two...
- May 11, 2020
Excessive Damage or Normal Wear & Tear?
Landlords : do you find yourself unsure of the difference between tenant damage and regular wear & tear in your rental properties? Here’s...
- May 11, 2020
Write a Successful Rental Ad
Let’s face it; we aren’t all professional copywriters. So how do you make your rental ads stand out? This article is super helpful in...
- May 11, 2020
Virtual & Video Property Tours
As a result of COVID-19 and the measures that are being taken to minimize risks, the real estate market is being forced to change tactics...
- May 11, 2020
Tips for Working from Home
Due to the current health situation, many people are now working from home instead of going into the office. Although it might sound...
- May 6, 2020
#RENOVATION
By-Ward Market multiplex: from run down to sought after! (Unit 2) BEFORE AFTER
- May 6, 2020
#RENOVATION
By-Ward Market multiplex: from run down to sought after! (Unit 1) BEFORE AFTER
- Apr 30, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE
Apartment hunting and worried about COVID-19? During this stressful time we are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of all our...
- Mar 20, 2020
(COVID-19) Canada – Update For Landlords and Tenants
During these uncertain times we all have many questions how best to adapt to the evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are...
- Mar 20, 2020
Things to know before becoming a landlord
Interested in renting out your property? There are a lot of things to consider before making the decision to become a landlord. Check out...
- Mar 20, 2020
Maintenance checklist for new landlords
Have you recently made the jump to being a landlord? There are a lot of things to keep in mind, including maintenance for your rental...
- Mar 20, 2020
Things to know about apartment lease penalties
Thinking of leaving your rental apartment before the end of your lease? You might want to consider doing some research on lease penalties...
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