by Nathaniel Loewen | Jun 20, 2019 | Renter Education
From the “tiny home” movement to baby boomers selling their homes to move into condos and apartments, downsizing into smaller homes has been a popular trend. Downsizing can come with many benefits. Moving into smaller properties typically means saving money, and the...
by Nathaniel Loewen | May 28, 2019 | Investor Education, Owner Education, Uncategorized
I have been a tenant in houses in Fredericton NB, and apartments in North Bay, ON and Vancouver BC. I have been a tenant in long-term vacation rentals in New Zealand, Madagascar, and Cuba. I have spent many years of my adult life as a tenant! I’ve had the absentee...
by Nathaniel Loewen | Apr 9, 2019 | Investor Education, Owner Education, Renter Education
The Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) is the province’s government legislation that sets out guidelines for the relationship between landlords and tenants. It sets out the methods for dispute resolution between tenant and landlord for most types of disputes....
by Nathaniel Loewen | Mar 3, 2019 | Investor Education, Owner Education
At first glance, getting your property ready to rent seems like an easy task. However, as the listing date gets closer and the to-do list gets longer, what once seemed like an easy task can become quite daunting. Tenants will often drive past a property before they...
by Nathaniel Loewen | Feb 13, 2019 | Owner Education
Setting the appropriate rent is important in renting your property. In setting rent, many landlords will look at their mortgage, taxes, and expenses and set the rent based on those factors in order to cover monthly costs. While those are important to consider in...
