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Co-op Cost Cutters: Group Buying Program for Co-ops
A Closer Look at Canada’s Rental Market in 2021
Are you curious about the vacancy rate in your city? How about the average cost of rent? CMHC has those answers and more in their most recent Rental Market Report.
We have taken the time to pull out some of the data on rents and vacancy rates in the cities where many of our client co-operatives
Co-op and Rental Housing in 2023: What to Expect
The Agency is excited to present some cautious predictions about rental and co-op housing markets in 2023. We commissioned this report on housing market outlooks from respected housing analyst Will Dunning.
Although he is careful to note that current data are hard to come by and much can change
A Reminder About Building Condition Assessments
As your buildings age over time, it’s important to know what will need to be fixed and when. Not to mention how much it will cost.
That’s where a building condition assessment (BCA) report comes in.
What is a Building Condition Assessment?
A BCA is a report prepared by a qualified consultant who
The Once and Future Sandy Hill Housing Co-operative
Treasurer Glenn Grignon of Sandy Hill Housing Co-op says the writing is on the wall.
Unlike most Ontario co-ops, which own their own land and buildings, this co-operative was developed on land leased from the University of Ottawa—and all leases have termination dates.
Although Glenn expects the
Q&A on Capital Replacement Plans and Asset Management Plans
Social Inclusion Resources
Find tools and guides to help foster inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environments in your organization or community. These resources support efforts to reduce barriers, promote belonging, and strengthen participation for all.
Know Where Your Co-op Stands with the Performance Report
We’re all warned against “keeping up with the Joneses,” but for housing co-ops, knowing how you’re doing financially and operationally compared to your fellow co-ops is essential information.
So, to help co-ops “keep up,” the Agency created the Performance Report.

Using data from our clients’ Annual
Tip of the Month
Infectious Arrears
In co-ops where board members are behind on their housing charges, the amount all members owe is almost four times higher than in co-ops where board members pay on time. This number speaks for itself.