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1. Innovative ways to fill units faster
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The rapid pace of innovation in the real estate industry has given rise to disruptive technologies. In recent years, the market has started to shift nearly every aspect of the rental process, from standard communications to leasing applications. The digital transformation has affected all stakeholders in real estate.
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2. Alberta enables long-term property tax breaks
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Local governments in Alberta can now offer property tax breaks on commercial and industrial sites for up to 30 years. Newly adopted amendments to the province’s Municipal Government Act extend provisions that were initially devised to support the rejuvenation of derelict brownfields to all non-residential properties. Read More »
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3. Multi-unit construction boosts housing starts in June
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The trend in housing starts was 205,838 units in June 2019, compared to 200,530 units in May 2019, according to CMHC. Read More »
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4. Strathcona offers new hybrid mixed-use typology
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Strathcona Village, designed by GBL Architects, is a mixed-use industrial and residential development considered the first of its kind in North America.
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5. Electrical code changes property managers should know
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On May 16, Ontario’s new Electrical Safety Code took effect and there are some changes that building owners and managers should know. Read More » |
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