Rentals

  • Pros and cons of hiring a property management company
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    Should I Manage My Own Rental Property

    For many, the thought of self-managing a rental property without acquiring the skills and expertise of a rental management professional may look to bring some significant benefits. Those willing to undertake the challenge of self-managing

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    When Do You Pay First And Last Month Rent In Ontario?

    Rental agreements can be overwhelming. The seemingly never-ending complicated legal jargon can leave any person feeling confused and puzzled, and for first-time renters, this might even come across as more complicated than it needs to

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    Do Property Managers Find Tenants?

    Have you been struggling to find prospective tenants for a long time? There’s a risk you’re making things more difficult than they need to be for yourself. May we suggest you delegate to a property

  • is rental income taxable canada
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    Non-Resident Rental Income Tax Guide: NR4 vs NR6

    If you own immovable property in Canada, like in North York, East York, or Etobicoke, but live outside Canada, you must deal with tax withholding on rental income for non-residents. By law, 25 percent of

  • gross rent vs net rent
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    Gross Rent vs Net Rent: What’s the Difference?

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    What Are the Landlord Responsibilities in Ontario?

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    Your Complete Guide to a Commercial Rent Increase in Ontario

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    A Guide to Understanding Tax on Rental Income in Canada

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  • rental property tax deductions canada
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    Understanding Rental Property Tax Deductions in Canada

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] If you own one or more rental properties in Toronto, you

  • Condo rental companies Toronto
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    Condominium Property Management in Toronto

    If you’re looking for a condo property management company in Toronto, you’ve come to the right place. Buttonwood is one of many property management companies in the Toronto area, but the services we provide are

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    The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Renting in Toronto

    Toronto’s rental market is on fire!  Vacancy rates are consistently low and new condo units fly off the market as fast as they enter it.  But is it a balanced marketplace? Renting in Toronto If

  • how to evict a tenant in ontario
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    Landlord Rules: How to Evict a Tenant In Ontario

    It’s unfortunate, but part of the business of being a landlord is dealing with tenant problems. From unpaid rent to messy homes, there’s a lot of situations that you will encounter that might be frustrating

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    2017’s New Landlord-Tenant Rules in Ontario

    Bill 124, The Rental Fairness Act In the late spring of this year, with the passing of Bill 124, the Residential Tenancies Act was revised and new protections were offered to tenants. If you care

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    Getting a Rental Home Winter Ready

    The fall is a good time of year to give your income property a very thorough once-over and do some winter maintenance. Winter-proofing your home is essential if you wish to avoid costly surprises, like

  • Buttonwood Blog - choosing where to put your reno dollars in an investment property - picture of paint chips
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    Renovating a Rental? Where to Put Your Reno Dollars

    Perhaps you’ve got a fixer-upper investment property that you purchased at a steal. Or maybe your income property is a little too worn around the edges after years of tenancy without major upgrades. How to

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    Renovating Your Rental

    So you want to renovate your rental. Updating your investment properties is a great way to build their value and find quality tenants who are willing to pay a top rental dollar. I’ve spoken before

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    Interior Design Tricks for Renters

    It’s always exciting to move. A pain yes, but once the bulk of the boxes have safely arrived in your new space, there’s a feeling of possibility that needs to be relished. What will this

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    Why Walk Score is So Important to Renters

    If you’ve been looking at buying or renting a property over the last 5 years or so, you’ve probably noticed real estate listings now typically include a Walk Score. This score has become an important