Partners in Your Success
Advice from many sources can help you care for your property. Even if your co-op looks in ship shape, you can always learn something new.
Caring for Your Buildings
Housing co-operatives have just one valuable asset: their property. So it makes sense to take care of it.
A well-kept housing co‑operative has prouder, happier members who love their homes. It’s a place where other people want to live. And one that will serve generations to come, far into the future.
The catch is that maintaining your property takes planning, follow-through and money. Check out these resources on building maintenance, capital planning, curb appeal and more. This is your gateway to becoming a co‑op that you can’t help bragging about.
Resources
Guide to Building Condition Assessments and Reserve Fund Studies
Agency for Co-operative Housing
Project Management Guide
Agency for Co-operative Housing
Regional Energy Coaches Pilot Program
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
CMHC Co-Investment Fund Information Sheet
Agency for Co-operative Housing
News
Building Condition Assessments Keep Your Assets Covered
4 October 2021
The co-op housing sector, which includes the Agency, has created many resources on building condition assessments and...
A Regional Energy Coach: CHF Canada’s Brave New Idea
15 July 2021
Introducing Irfaan Hasham, CHF Canada’s new Regional Energy Coach (REC)!
Many of CHF Canada’s member co-ops are...
Better Buildings
Co-op members deserve a well-kept, attractive building that will last. Perhaps your co-op is underspending on the property. Or spending too much on the wrong things.
Find out how you’re performing, compared with others. Don’t leave your co-op stranded at third base.
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.