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Tis the Season…Will Your Holiday Packages Arrive Safely and on Time?
Nov 02, 2019It’s that wonderful time of year! Many of us are shopping online to get that perfect gift for our loved ones. And, for those doing last-minute shopping, we don’t want to have to worry that something will go wrong with our deliveries.
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An Ounce of Prevention
Oct 28, 2019Like changing the oil in your car, regular maintenance on a building helps keeps everything working properly and safely. For stratas, some tasks are not optional, they are mandatory. -
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The Importance of Homeowners Insurance
Sep 13, 2019Up to 60 percent of strata home owners in the Greater Vancouver Regional District lack insurance. A good policy will protect your biggest asset and help you keep your head above water. -
Things to Consider When Creating Your Strata’s Budget
Things to Consider When Creating Your Strata’s Budget
Sep 04, 2019As a homeowner, you want to live in a place that accentuates your style – from a beautiful sense of arrival or exquisitely decorated building lobby, complete with freshly pruned trees and lush landscaping – but unless your strata council has strategically planned out your strata’s budget, you can forget all of that. -
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Smart Financial Planning
Aug 28, 2019Safeguarding a strata corporation’s operating and reserve funds is one of the main fiduciary duties of all board members, not just the treasurer. This means strata councils must protect the financial interests of the strata corporation and its members.
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Eight Essentials Things to Know About a Strata Council
Jul 19, 2019trata councils serve several important functions. It is important that residents and council members alike are clear on what these functions are. After all, full transparency is integral to a happy strata community.
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What Goes Into Strata Fees?
Jul 18, 2019Condo living has its perks: amazing urban locations close to public transportation, being part of a community without having to do yard work or home maintenance, enjoying amenities like fitness centres, party lounges and pools at your doorstep. Just don’t forget that those perks come at a price – a monthly strata fee. What are strata fees and how are they determined? -
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Tips For Generating Community Engagement In Your Strata
May 29, 2019What makes a community a great place to live? A lot goes into it, but it’s no secret that often depends on community engagement. -
Building Security Tips for the Holiday Season
Dec 04, 2018Security risks increase exponentially during the holiday seasons for high-rise buildings. Many residents travel for the holidays, move to warmer weather during the winter months, or have an influx of guests and family members in and out. These factors make it easy for intruders to make it into the building, especially if there are no procedures in place to track the many people and deliveries in and out of the building. -
what your strata should know about the legalization of cannabis
What Your Strata Corporation Needs to Know About the Legalization of Recreational Cannabis
Oct 15, 2018The Canadian Senate passed Bill C-45, known as the ‘Cannabis Act’, in June 2018 which legalized the recreational use of cannabis across Canada. The first G-7 country to do so! When Bill-C45 goes into effect on October 17th, Canadians will be able to purchase, consume and grow cannabis as well as make cannabis-containing products at home, such as food and drinks.