Mr. Lachance loves his new home. Settled in just over a year ago, he decided to remodel the basement. When he made an opening in a wall covering the foundation, he discovered that the concealed materials were completely rotten. Water infiltration seems to be responsible for the damage. What should Mr. Lachance do now? Who…
For the vast majority of us, buying a house is often the biggest purchase of our lives. But business owners and real estate investors must buy much larger buildings... and more expensive ones! That's when the question pops into their minds: should I have the condition of the building assessed before I buy? Read our…
Cooking odors, cigarette smoke or even vehicle exhaust: anyone who has ever lived in a condo or apartment knows full well the inconvenience that may cause odor diffusion problem. Often, after a short investigation, you realize that these odors come from a neighboring dwelling or underground garage. Read this review to understand the route taken…
Mandated for a problem of unpleasant odor in a kitchen, our expert was far from expecting this situation, so simple in appearance, to become one of our most complex of the season. And the customer even less. But if there is one thing that is confirmed with each case, it is that there are always…
Our customers purchased their condominium unit in 2018. They quickly realized they were experiencing symptoms similar to a cold or allergies. It was after consulting their family doctors that their suspicions transferred from pollen to the building they lived in. Read our article (stay with us) and see how cold symptoms helped our customers solve…
As everyone knows, buying a home is a major real estate investment - so major, in fact, that it's essential to take every precaution to ensure you make a wise purchase. You won't be surprised to learn that this is even truer when you're looking to buy a multiplex property. Read our article and discover…
Did you know that the percentage of home sales without a legal warranty has jumped from 17% in 2014 to 26% in 2021? And when we add to that the similar increase in purchase offers without inspections, it's no wonder we're getting so many calls from new homeowners fearing they're dealing with a hidden defect...…
Maintenance schedule, asset management plan, contingency fund, maintenance booklet: it is certainly difficult to find one's way through the terminology surrounding the world of condominiums. We know from experience that many people rightly confuse the asset management plan with the contingency fund. Stay tuned as we sort out these concepts and separate the asset management…
When it comes to having a home inspection before you buy a new house, most people know that the professional you need is a home inspector. But when you are faced with a water infiltration problem in your house or condo, who should you refer to? Another inspector or an expert? Stay with us as…
Are you planning major work on your home, but have some technical questions? You are confronted with water infiltration and would like to discuss it with a professional? There are several situations where it can be useful to discuss with a building expert without the need to travel. Read our article as our experts present…