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Ontario Housing Co-ops: Energy-Efficient Growth
Date
14 February 2022
Enbridge Gas offers a program that will mean energy savings for Ontario housing co‑operatives (customers only) that are planning to add new units.
The Savings by Design Program is for new-construction projects, either low-rise or multi-family elevator buildings. The goal of the program is to
A Reminder About Building Condition Assessments
Date
18 May 2023
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
Investing in Longevity: Stonetown Co-op's Capital Repairs Pay Off
Date
10 July 2023
It’s no secret that, like all things, buildings wear down over time and need to get fixed up. But undertaking major repairs isn't just about replacing what's broken; it's an investment in the longevity, functionality and overall appeal of our living spaces.
Whether you’re revamping a tired façade
A Regional Energy Coach: CHF Canada’s Brave New Idea
Date
15 July 2021
Introducing Irfaan Hasham, CHF Canada’s new Regional Energy Coach (REC)!
Many of CHF Canada’s member co-ops are looking to improve their energy efficiency. Now there’s expert help available. Irfaan can recommend building work that will help you save money on energy. He can also guide you towards a
12 Tips to Keep Your Units Full
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Overview of Rental Markets in Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia
Date
5 March 2024
Each year Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) produces rental-market reports for many parts of Canada. These reports are an in-depth look at the trends Canadians can expect to see in rental housing. We asked Will Dunning, an economist specializing in market analysis, to take a close look
Hire Good Help
Even a very small co-op needs a paid bookkeeper to make sure its money is properly accounted for. Beyond that, a property manager knows the annual and seasonal routines that will keep the property secure and well cared for. When the essential tasks are looked after, volunteers will have the time to
Stay in Good Shape
A residential building requires constant maintenance. Blame it on entropy.
There are caretaking tasks to be done daily or every few days, such as clearing snow, polishing the glass at the entrance, cutting the grass and cleaning the halls, elevators and laundry room.
Routine maintenance should
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Plans in Action
The average co-op with an approved capital replacement plan tucks away more than $3,600 per unit in reserves each year--triple the 2007 amount. Does their future hold better windows? New kitchens? Savings mean more choices.