Income Property Blog
Deciphering the New Rent Control Rules in Ontario
In an effort to deal with the alarming rental shortage, effective immediately Ontario Premier Doug Ford and the PC government has taken away rent controls on all new rental stock.
Investing in Toronto Condos
In this podcast, Paul Anand speaks with realtor Alex Moloney about the Toronto condominium market over the past decade, speculating vs. investing in Toronto condos and analyzing rents and costs per sq ft in newer and older buildings.
MLS Sales Data to be Made Public
Where will consumers go to check how much things have sold for? The Toronto Real Estate Board has begun to make MLS sold data available to its members as per the Competition Tribunal ruling. It has been decided that consumers have a right to access historical sales data despite real estate boards trying to…
Retrofit & The Ontario Fire Code
In this podcast, Paul Anand speaks with Fire Code Consultant Paul Schuster about fire retrofit and its importance to landlords
and The Ontario Fire Code.
The Home Inspector’s Perspective
In this podcast, Paul Anand speaks with certified Home Inspector James Buren about common problems found in older homes, the home inspection process form start to finish, inspection issues for income properties.
Current Trends in the Toronto Real Estate Market
In this podcast, Paul Anand speaks with realtor Howard Esakov about The Toronto real estate market over the past couple of years, The Social Housing Issue in Toronto, The new Ontario standard form lease.
Investing in Income Properties outside the GTA
In this podcast, Paul Anand speaks with landlord/realtor Evan Wright about owning multiplexes in the Hamilton and Niagara region, Hamilton vs. Toronto rent comparisons, the future and economic viability of real estate in areas outside the GTA, the benefits of property management for larger multiplexes and landlord tips and strategies.
Toronto Airbnb Legislation Delayed Until Next August
New Rules have not yet come into effect for short-term rentals in Toronto due to an impending appeal.
A Fresh Look at Birch Cliff & Lower Scarborough
In this podcast, Paul Anand speaks with realtor Jay Snider about practical advice for buyers looking at older homes, general contractor tips for would-be renovators, the up and coming Kingston Rd and Birch Cliff neighbourhood and buying in lower Scarborough vs. the Beaches
How Will Legal Marijuana Use Affect Your Tenancies
On October 17th recreational cannabis use becomes legal in Canada. How will this impact landlords in Ontario?
Landlord’s Fall Maintenance Checklist
As we head into October, it’s time to review if your income property needs any upgrades or fixes before the snow arrives.
Legal Basement Requirements in Toronto
In the City of Toronto, basement apartments are permitted as per a bylaw enacted in 2013.