More so now than ever before, property managers in Canada rely on property management software to assist with just about every part of their business. As technology continues to improve, so do the number of functions property managers can perform digitally, and the possibilities for automation have become near endless. No longer do property managers need to spend countless hours manually screening tenants, cross-posting listings, and other administrative and organizational ...

Homeowners and landlords in Ontario have a lot to think about during tax season. There are a number of taxes related to the sale, purchase and holding of property in the province, as well as federal and municipal taxes on top of these. To help you make sense of all the different taxes for homeowners in Ontario, liv.rent has compiled a guide to each, including property tax, land transfer tax, ...

A vacant rental property is every landlord and property manager's worst nightmare. When your unit is empty, you're not generating any revenue on it and yet you'll still have to cover expenses – not to mention all the potential risks that come with an empty home. Of course, avoiding vacancies entirely is your best course of action, but this isn't always possible. Today, liv.rent will be walking you through five ...

Tax season has a way of sneaking up on us each year, and it's never too soon to start thinking about how you're going to file your taxes. Claiming your rental income as a landlord is a must, but are you making the most of the various expenses and deductions Canadian landlords are eligible for? And what can Ontario landlords specifically do to prepare? We're liv.rent, and in this post ...

Pricing your rental unit correctly is key to attracting more leads and finding renters quickly. Landlords must take the time to figure out precisely how much they'll charge for rent before uploading or publishing their listing, by considering a host of key factors. Regardless of where in Canada your unit is located, you'll likely follow a similar process to determine the amount you'll be charging renters. In this post, we'll ...

An effective rental ad is a key part of finding quality tenants fast. The right listing will highlight key details of your unit in a way that piques renters' interest and encourages them to get in touch and apply. Many landlords underestimate the importance of creating attractive rental ads, and later wonder why they're not getting the number of leads they'd hoped for. In this step-by-step guide, we'll be walking ...