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Caring for Your Buildings
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Housing co-operatives have just one valuable asset: their property. So it makes sense to take care of it.
A well-kept housing co‑operative has prouder, happier members who love their homes. It’s a place where other people want to live. And one that will serve generations to come, far into the future.
The catch is that maintaining your property takes planning, follow-through and money. Check out these resources on building maintenance, capital planning, curb appeal and more. This is your gateway to becoming a co‑op that you can’t help bragging about.
News
Fifty Years at the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto
Long ago, I was preparing to interview for the job of co-op coordinator. I knew little about housing co-ops, except that...
Creatively Aging in Place
Nowadays, co-op members tend to stay in their homes for decades. Some even claim, “I’m only leaving feet first!”
As a...
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Management Trend
The trend to hire management companies continues. 58% of co-ops hire management companies, compared to 28% that employ independent staff as their managers.