Insights for boards and councils
Practical guides on running your condominium or strata, from the Condo Bridge team.
How much does condo management cost in Alberta?
There is no single price, but every quote weighs the same factors. What drives fees, how contracts are structured, and the extras to watch for.
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Signs it's time to change your management company
Boards rarely leave over one incident, they leave over patterns. The six signs that matter and what switching actually involves.
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How to choose a condo management company
What to evaluate, the questions to ask candidate management companies, and the red flags to avoid. A practical guide for boards and strata councils in Alberta and BC.
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Self-managed vs professionally managed: an honest comparison
When self-managing works, where it breaks down, and what a professional manager actually changes. A fair look for boards weighing the switch.
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How to read your condo corporation's financial statements
The balance sheet, income statement, reserve fund, and arrears explained for board members, plus the questions that keep managers honest.
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Special assessments: why they happen and how good management avoids them
Most special assessments are deferred decisions arriving with interest. The usual causes, the Alberta and BC rules, and the habits that prevent them.
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AGM preparation checklist for condo boards
A smooth annual general meeting is made in the weeks before it. Timelines, notices, the meeting package, quorum, and the follow-through.
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Condo insurance and rising deductibles in Alberta and BC
Why premiums and deductibles climbed, what high deductibles mean for owners, and the steps boards can take to protect their corporation.
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