Like Donna, I have my lawyer review the condo documents. They know what to look for and get in touch with the property manager to clear up what is missing. I also have a good inspector go through the unit and complex as well. They will alert you to structural issues and replacements of asphalt...

Neil, Sorry for the late reply. When Brantford was in the doledrumbs CAP rate on apartment builds were 8%-9% or higher. Now that the City is picking up and investors are moving in apartment buildings are selling at CAP rates of 7.5%. In my case the appraisor was also willing to consider a rate...

John brings up some good points. It was interesting to read his comments on Eagle Place. I had an advantage of being an outsider coming into Brantford and finding interesting pockets the locals overlooked but I must be getting too influenced by my local advisors as they told me to avoid Eagle...

Neil, Brantford has the food industry and although influenced by the automotive industry the prime employers are Toyata affiliated which are still doing well. My realtor is involved with the Chamber of Commerce in attracting new business and she tells me they are looking to amalgomate new farm...

I use Alden Gibson Inspections By Gibson Tel - 519 648-3963 www.inspectgib.com He teaches the course on home inspecting at Conestoga College and is on the board of the North American Home Inspectors association. Toyota uses him to inspect all the houses their Japanese executives will be staying...

I take in Toyota executives from Japan. I did not do credit checks or ask for references and they have been no real problem. My only advice is try to get Amex to sign up for the lease. Toyota will not sign up for employee leases but Cannon in Mississauga will. If you can get it, it is a little...

Donna, From my experience insurance for a condo townhouse is $150/year. This includes covering your appliances and other things that belong to you as well as some liability coverage. The condo board will have their own insurance to cover the structure and have the tenants take out insurance to...

I faced the same question you have on a condo townhouse. Between my lawyer and realtor they felt there was not much to inspect on a condo. I did have an inspection however and the inspector went through the complex completely. He found the foundations sinking in the corners and the buildings...

The ecoEnergy rebate is $200 for tankless water heaters. In Ontario the Provincial Government will match the rebate but I am not sure of the policy in other provinces. The program is explained in the link below: http://www.ecoaction.gc.ca/ecoenergy-ecoen...e/index-eng.cfm If you are upgrading...

I istalled a tankless water heater in a townhouse condominium. I did it when converting from electric baseboard heaters and an electric water heater. Listening to the experts the tankless water heater leaves to lowest corbon footprint and I also got the biggest rebate on the ecoEnergy program...

Brett, You may also want to look at content managed web sites. These give you a user friendly back end to make managing your pages and forms quick and painless without needing to be an HTML programmer. This also keeps the same professional look and feel of each page no matter who in your office...

I used the ecoEnergy program for a townhouse I have in Brantford. You need to get an audit done of the home before doing the renovations by a registered energy auditor at a cost of $386. In Ontario the Provincial Government will provide some sort of a rebate on this cost. I understand they just...

I used the ecoEnergy program for a townhouse I have in Brantford. You need to get an audit done of the home before doing the renovations by a registered energy auditor at a cost of $386. In Ontario the Provincial Government will provide some sort of a rebate on this cost. I understand they just...