Ontario Municipal Board ruling allows high-density housing

– A ruling from the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) means plans for a student housing development at the corner of Gordon Street and Stone Road can proceed.

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When does a tenant have to vacate?

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Are you thinking of buying an investment property and renting it out? Are there tenants currently in the unit?

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Guelph winning the battle against termites

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Termites have been a part of the Guelph landscape for year. The damage termites wreak on homes is a direct result of their eating habits. The products we use to build homes just happen to be on their menu.

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No Guelph Rental Licensing Program

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Last week, city officials agreed to delay making a decision on a proposal to implement a rental licensing program. This is good news for Guelph Landlords and investors.

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Average Canadian House Prices Are Up 2.7%

The National Bank of Canada has published their latest house price data. Its interesting. Overall house prices are up 2.7% on average across the country from this time last year.

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Guelph Eastside Grocery Store Closer to Reality.

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While the East side of Guelph has been booming with new home development for a while now, there has been a distinct lack of amenities for area residents.

The boom in area new home construction has attracted a large number of residents, but they don’t have anywhere close to go to buy their groceries. Now it t looks like that situation may change, sooner than later.

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Beware of Rent to Own Options

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They put their trust in unqualified, unlicensed individuals. They are stuck with someone living in their property and failing to pay rent,and the law isn’t on their side.

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Bang for your buck renovating

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Your home was such a showpiece when you bought it, but now that you’ve been there for a number of years it is starting to show its age. If you’ve decided it’s time to sell you’re probably wondering what improvements you should concentrate on before listing it.

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Dealing with Mould, Asbestos and Vermiculite

Mould, asbestos and vermiculite are often misunderstood. When people come across it – either through an inspection of a home that is being contemplated in a purchase or while living in their home

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Guelph residential properties will continue to gain value, Guelph Real Estate conference hears

 GUELPH — “House prices in Guelph will continue to rise.”  A room full of real estate agents, mortgage brokers, real estate lawyers and clients were told this at the Guelph Real Estate Pulse Conference this week. “Homes in Guelph have always had good resale value and that’s not going to change any time soon,” said… Read More

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