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…
When we decide to buy a house, we have to own everything: from the land to the plumbing, from the roof to the interior finishes. But it's a different story when we opt for a condominium or condo. In that case, we're the owner of some elements, and co-owners of others. Read our article as…
Buying a new house is not the same as buying an existing one, and the older the house, the more there is to consider. You won't be surprised, then, to learn that buying an ancestral home presents specific challenges and considerations because of its age, of course, but also because of its heritage character. Read…
We’ve already talked about it: the world of condominiums is increasingly regulated. Just think of Law 141 on insurable value or Law 16 on the reserve fund study. But did you know there is also Law 122? Stay with us as we explore what Law 122 means for condominiums with Fawzi Ait-Chabane, Director of Client…
A fan for energy efficiency? If you've taken part in the Rénoclimat energy efficiency program, you may have guessed that I'm referring to the the door blower, the instrument used to check the airtightness of your home. But did you know that this instrument isn't just useful for residential buildings? Stay with us as we explore…
According to the Société d'habitation du Québec, there will be some 366,000 condominium units in 2022, divided among some 7,500 syndicates. That's a lot, but the problem is that the housing stock is aging, with an average age of 30 years. So how do you take good care of your condominium? Stay tuned as we…
Did you know that 7,281 units in 1,470 buildings were built to Novoclimat certification standards between 2017 and 2021? What's more, these buildings have saved no less than 98,896 Gigajoules of energy annually! Do you know about Novoclimat certification? Read our article as we explain what Novoclimat certification is and the benefits it offers new…
Hidden defects, construction defects, faulty workmanship: the world of construction and real estate isn't always perfect, and building problems can occur, even with a new house. But is it a construction defect or a hidden defect? How can you tell? Stay with us as our building experts break down these terms for you.
The french drain, or foundation footing drain, is a drainage mechanism used to protect the foundation of a house from excessive water pressure. In other words, the drain allows rainwater to drain away as it accumulates in the soil. But how do you know if there's a problem with your drain? Stay tuned as we…
As a home buyer, there's a lot to consider throughout the buying process. So much so, in fact, that you may overlook some of the problems that can arise when living in a new home. While the pre-purchase inspection reveals many hidden secrets about your future home, some problems may not become apparent until you…