Finding the best rental management company for your property: A complete guide

Of the many Strata Corporations across North America that had significant financial savings year after year, we found that there was one thing they all had in common: they all had a partnership with a property management company. Read on to discover some things your residential management company should be doing to improve your cash flow and stretch your budget.

How can I get the best service for my Strata? That’s a question Strata Councils wrestle with regularly. Some self-managed properties believe they cannot afford to hire a professional property management, however, a professional property management company is one thing many communities cannot afford to be without.

Most Councils approach maintenance programs in one of three ways. Take a look at the different maintenance styles below and see which one applies to you.

Summer finally here, and its time to hit the road! Many families will be going to beaches, the mountains, on cruises, and more. Here are some simple tips to help ensure your home remains safe and well maintained while you are off enjoying the summer sun.

Here are five valuable tips to help you avoid damaging conflict, unite Council Members, and agree on strong solutions to your community’s everyday issues.

You have just been appointed to your Strata Council. Now its time to brush up on your vocabulary with terms that are going to be a part of your new life as a Council Member.

As the Strata management leader, FirstService Residential hosted a seminar for Strata Council Members on the topic of Strata Insurance The event featured a panel discussion with guest speakers Paul Duchaine (Vice President of Claims, Real Estate Division of BFL Canada) and Jamie Bleay (Lawyer, Access Law Group)

Leveraging its expertise in Strata management, FirstService Residential hosted a seminar for Strata Council Members on the topic of Budgeting for Stratas on April 29, 2014.   The event featured a panel discussion with FirstService Residential industry experts Gerry McRobert, Regional Director and Sean Ingraham, Director of Business Development.

As a Strata Council Member, one of your principal responsibilities is stewardship of the Strata Corporation’s finances. And a lot of that boils down to one thing: the annual budget.

Strata management leader FirstService Residential hosted a seminar for Strata Council Members on Energy Saving Solutions on May 6, 2014.  The event featured a panel discussion with guest speakers Jeff Chiu (Community Network Manager, BC Hydro), Wes Nienaber (Key Account Manager for Condominiums, FortisBC), Colton Aston (Program Manager, FortisBC), and Danna Maclean (Power Pros Electrical).