Need more space? These posts cover basement renovations, additions, and income suites — including zoning, structural considerations, and how to expand your home thoughtfully.
A Garden Suite can be an additional revenue stream for property owners. After two years of consultation, investigation, studies, and debate, the City of Toronto updated their rules and regulations in February for building Garden Suites. This is important for the city and its residents because Garden Suites are potentially another way to add a […]
Can a laneway house be a source of rental income for property owners? What is a Laneway House? A laneway house or suite is a self-contained residential unit located on the same lot as a detached house, semi-detached house, townhouse, or other low-rise houses. Typically located in the back yard of one of the properties […]
Improving your home is the right of any homeowner. It can increase your quality of life and the return on your investment. In fact, according to Scotiabank, over half of all Canadian homeowners are planning to renovate their homes post-pandemic. While basements are common in the GTA, they may not be the first room under […]
5 COMMON MISTAKES WHEN DOING AN ATTIC CONVERSION Renovation mistakes to avoid on your attic conversion. In a major city like Toronto, space is at a premium. So, any way that you can create more space in your home is a welcome one. Some homeowners choose to add extensions to their homes to create this […]
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1576860559626{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Renovating a Multi-Unit Home You’ve been priced out of your ideal neighbourhood but you aren’t quite ready to let the dream go. What are your options? Some folks opt to add a secondary suite to their existing home or purchase a duplex/triplex to provide an income stream that can […]
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1576860961011{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Renovating a Multi-Unit Home The Fire Code for multi-unit dwellings in Ontario has been updated and is extensive to say the least. Although stringent, these changes are for your safety and help when it comes to insuring your home. When you are budgeting, keep in mind that meeting these […]
