City of Toronto Approves Implementation of Vacant Home Tax

On December 16 2021, City Council approved implementation of a vacant home tax in Toronto starting in January 2022. How The City of Toronto will Define a Vacant Home The city of Toronto will consider the home vacant if it has been unoccupied for more than six months during the previous calendar year. Exemptions apply: … Read more

Top Ten Stolen Cars in Toronto 2021

Below is a list from Toronto Police Services of the top ten cars stolen in the year 2021. Top 10 Auto Thefts by Vehicle Make and Model in Toronto Preventing Car Theft.

Best Places to List a Rental Property

Facebook Marketplace Facebook marketplace is a great place to get exposure for your rental property to be people are searching. Millions of people use Facebook everyday and their marketplace allows users to post many photos, prices and information. One downside perhaps is if you are going to use your personal profile to post your rental; … Read more

Moving From Manitoba to Ontario and Looking for Car Insurance?

If you are considering moving from Manitoba to Ontario or you’ve already moved, we wanted to share with you how to get credited for your driving experience from Manitoba. This will make it easier to obtain car insurance in Ontario. First, it is important you order from Manitoba Public Insurance a claims experience letter and … Read more

Hamilton Approves Landlord License Pilot Project

The City of Hamilton yesterday August 10th 2021 voted in favour of a motion to implement a rental housing licensing pilot for wards 1,8 and 14. Where are Wards 1, 8 and 14? Ward 1: covers the area primarily close to McMaster University Ward 8 & 14: covers the area primarily close to Mohawk College. … Read more

Six Things About Becoming a Landlord In Canada

Thinking about becoming a landlord in Canada? Consider these 6 things 1.Secure Financing Securing financing for a future rental property is important because it will give you the range of prices that you have to work with. There are many ways you can choose finance a rental property purchase including: Each method of financing can … Read more

Landlords & April 1st 2020 Rent Strike

We hope this article finds you well and that you and your family are safe in this unprecedented time. Landlord Insurance & Rental Income Landlords have called us to ask if having rental income insurance will cover tenants who are either refusing to pay rent or defaulting due to COVID 19 crisis. First, to answer … Read more

What is High Risk Car Insurance?

High risk car insurance is a car insurance policy where you as a driver no longer qualify to be insured with most regular market car insurance companies due to tickets, accidents or cancellations. How You Become A High Risk Car Insurance Driver Every car insurance company has filed rules – this means rules of which … Read more

How to Save Money on Car Insurance

Below are some quick tips on how to save for car insurance. Always speak with a broker to see if you qualify for them. Combine Car and House Insurance for A Combined Discount You should quote your home and auto with the same company to see if you qualify for a multi-policy discount. Of course, … Read more

10 Tips to Protect Your Home from Water Damage

After today’s rain storm in Toronto we thought it might be a good idea to go over a few ways you as a home owner or landlord can protect your house and property from water damage. 1.Clean gutters of leaves and debris Rainfall on your roof needs a proper channel to exit the roof and … Read more