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Learn about annual maintenance planning for your strata corporation by watching the following video from a recent seminar hosted by FirstService Residential. The seminar was led by guest speakers Sean Ingraham (Managing Broker for FirstService Residential BC) and Gerry McRobert (Senior Regional Director at FirstService Residential BC).

Learn about annual maintenance planning for your strata corporation by watching the following video from a recent seminar hosted by FirstService Residential. The seminar was led by guest speakers Sean Ingraham (Managing Broker for FirstService Residential BC) and Gerry McRobert (Senior Regional Director at FirstService Residential BC).

Learn about annual maintenance planning for your strata corporation by watching the following video from a recent seminar hosted by FirstService Residential. The seminar was led by guest speakers Sean Ingraham (Managing Broker for FirstService Residential BC) and Gerry McRobert (Senior Regional Director at FirstService Residential BC).

Learn about annual maintenance planning for your strata corporation by watching the following video from a recent seminar hosted by FirstService Residential. The seminar was led by guest speakers Sean Ingraham (Managing Broker for FirstService Residential BC) and Gerry McRobert (Senior Regional Director at FirstService Residential BC).

Learn about annual maintenance planning for your strata corporation by watching the following video from a recent seminar hosted by FirstService Residential. The seminar was led by guest speakers Sean Ingraham (Managing Broker for FirstService Residential BC) and Gerry McRobert (Senior Regional Director at FirstService Residential BC).

Learn about annual maintenance planning for your strata corporation by watching the following video from a recent seminar hosted by FirstService Residential. The seminar was led by guest speakers Sean Ingraham (Managing Broker for FirstService Residential BC) and Gerry McRobert (Senior Regional Director at FirstService Residential BC).

Watch part 9 of 16 of our video series on Maintenance Planning for Strata Corporations. The video discusses the types of window washing, the factors to consider and the importance regular window washing has on a strata building.

Remember when you last painted your living or dining room, your entrance hallway, den, kitchen, or another room in your home? It felt so great just looking at the finished work, even before the furniture was moved back into place. That new colour scheme you selected – the clean, unmarred baseboard and molding that set off that room so well? The bright white ceiling that highlighted the whole space? But it’s been a few years. How do you know when it’s time to repaint?

Watch part 6 of 16 of our video series on Maintenance Planning for Strata Corporations by FirstService Residential.

Watch part 5 of 16 of our video series on Maintenance Planning for Strata Corporations by FirstService Residential.

Watch part 7 of 16 of our video series on Maintenance Planning for Strata Corporations by FirstService Residential.

Watch part 4 of 16 of our video series on Maintenance Planning for Strata Corporations by FirstService Residential.

Safety is everyone’s business. But it is of particular importance to strata management companies and council members. A secure strata means a happier and safer community, and that is what is most important to owners and residents.

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.

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).

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)

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.

In this 2025 guide, we’ll break down what BC depreciation reports are, what their purpose is, costs, and update requirements.

For a Strata resident, the lifestyle experience doesn’t begin when they step into your unit. It begins when they set foot in the main entrance – and are greeted by the front desk representative. For guests, the front desk representative sets the tone for their entire perception of the Strata property. For residents, the front desk representative is a touchstone throughout their day, every day. It’s an important role to fill.

Safeguarding a strata corporation’s operating and reserve funds is one of the main fiduciary duties of all board members, not just the treasurer. This means strata councils must protect the financial interests of the strata corporation and its members.

Conflicts between smokers and non-smokers are on the rise. Here’s how to prevent a full-blown inferno.

Your strata council is working on next year’s budget. You know how important the budget is, what it means to the future of your strata. You know that your fiduciary responsibility is the most important commitment you make to your fellow homeowners. And you’ve planned , and figured, and followed all the budgeting steps , but you’re still staring at the one thing NO strata council wants to do: an increase in strata fees. Before finalizing that increase, take a long, hard look at cost containment strategies that can save your strata money and help optimize your operating budget.

It’s budget season! Are you stressed? The word ‘budget’ can be scary, so thinking about creating next year’s budget is daunting for many strata corporations. We’d like to change that.

Dive into what it takes to create a strategic plan.