If you manage properties, work in real estate, or even work around real estate, chances are that you’re like us and you hate keys.  You HATE them!  Here are a few tips for hating…

Often as property managers we find ourselves in dispute between two parties with opposing interests; these disputes are frequently complex, heated, and difficult to navigate.  It is EASY to fall into the trap of becoming a…

We as property managers work hard to facilitate a positive relationship with a landlord’s listing agent.  We have learnt that when a property manager and listing realtor have good communication and a common understanding of their prospective…

One of the most common points made from property management companies is that they “think like owners, not like managers”.  Then why is it that they rarely, if ever, negotiate a price down with a supplier?  Owners…

It is extremely common in commercial property management to be asked to get quotes for a given job.  In most cases, this is a prudent thing to do, as the…

We expect service providers to operate as a part of our team, not simply as disconnected labourers. At Taurus we like to build a strong relationship with solid service providers…

There are 3 things that many tenants continually hope will deter thieves: glass, alarms, and cameras.  Time and time again, we see tenants relying on any combination of the above…

Gates Parking area gates. Install gates at entrances or entries that close at night. Alternatively you can have a less expensive system of gates that are manually opened and closed,…