If Toronto Real Estate Board numbers continue trending the way they are now, Condominium apartment sales should continue to account for more and more of home sales in Toronto as time goes on. As homes become increasingly more expensive and out of budget for many destined home owners, condos are becoming more appealing to...
READ MOREToronto’s Newest Lifestyle Hub: The Well
— Welcome to The Well — The Well is one of Toronto’s largest on-going developments downtown. The Well spans 7.8 acres down the western side of Spadina Avenue from Wellington Street to Front Street. This exciting mixed-use development is the first of it’s kind to take shape in downtown Toronto. Offering a live, work...
READ MOREToronto City Council – New Proposed Regulations for Short Term Rentals
Over the weekend, the Toronto City Council released their new Proposed Regulations for Short Term Rentals that would put extreme limitations on renting your secondary home for short periods of time. If passed, the proposal would ban short-term rentals in secondary homes. These proposed regulations will hugely effect owners of second homes, Toronto residents, small...
READ MORE3 Of the Most Common Tenant Complaints
The Rental Isn’t Clean Enough Upon Moving In It is rare that a tenant, who is moving out, leaves the rental move-in-ready for the next tenant. The simple solution to this problem is hiring a professional cleaning service to get it back to 100% clean. If you don’t want to pay a cleaning company...
READ MORE3 Ways to Make Your Rental Property Attractive To Tenants
Too often, landlords show potential tenants their rental, and wonder why they couldn’t close the deal. Often, there is a simple and aesthetic solution. Consider these 3 factors before showing your home in order to boost your chances of securing a great tenant. Curb Appeal First impressions are important, and the exterior of your property...
READ MOREHow to Turn Your Garage into a Rental Property
Who says garages are just meant for cars and lawnmowers? Why not transform your garage space into a rental unit? Before you start knocking down walls, check out these 3 tips to ensure you are going about the process the right way. Find Out The Rules and Regulations Contact the town or city that...
READ MORE3 Overlooked Features to Look For in a Rental Property
When looking to purchase an investment property it is crucial to pay attention to the details of the home you are purchasing. For example, is the foundation in good shape? Is the plumbing and electrical going to pass inspection? Even if you think you know the real estate market inside and out, it is...
READ MOREChanges Coming to Ontario Real Estate Market
Performance Property Management would like to take this opportunity to update our property owners on some updates with the Ontario Housing Market that were released yesterday. This morning Kathleen Wynne, the Premier of Ontario, made an announcement to “cool the hot Toronto housing market”. As she mentioned, there will be a number of significant...
READ MOREGet More Families in Your Rental Properties: 3 Tips for Investors
Families make amazing renters because they value stability making them less likely to uproot and move as frequently as younger tenants do. In order to attract this highly sought-after demographic of renter, focus your marketing efforts in the following 3 ways, or simply let us at Performance Property Management handle it for you! ...
READ MORE3 Easy Tips to Make Your New Tenant Feel Welcome
Tenants that feel comfortable and cared for when they first move into their new home cause less issues. First impressions are everything, and if your tenant’s first impression of you and your property is positive, they will respect your rules and your property. Here are 4 easy tips to make your new tenant feel...
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