Sustainable real estate developments in Mexico : Interview with Josianne Lambert
When I traveled to the Mayan Riviera in Mexico last summer, I couldn’t help but notice, as a real estate broker but also as a citizen, that the real estate developments in this area were a little bit out of control, and were endangering local ecosystems. ...
The Italian Ecological Transition – State of Affairs
This first half of 2020 is, for me, marked by the discovery of a country, Italy, and by its most economically flourishing region, Lombardy. Some would say that the timing was not necessarily the best in this period of economic and health crisis of COVID-19, but the...
Do You Have to Leave the City to Live Well?
Contrary to popular stereotypes, it is possible to live sustainably in the city “Cities should be built in the countryside: the air is so much purer.” — Henri Monnier You are looking for a new home and want to live somewhere that is healthier for your...
8 hints for buyers : surf on a seller’s market !
As you may know, it’s been around 2 years now that we have a seller’s market with the ‘’bidding’’ phenomenon (to the seller’s advantage, so more demand than offer), and this type of market, which comes back cyclically (we talk about 6-8 years but these...
Mauricio Jervis – A new kitchen vision
Tulum, July 2nd, 2019: During my trip to Mexico this summer, I’ve had the opportunity to meet Mauricio in his restaurant in Tulum. This nature lover opened his own establishment, Farm to Table, where I went several times in a week to eat. From the first time, I was...
Real estate conversation with Melanie Robitaille from Rachel Julien
I have always had an real interest in the Rachel Julien’s (promoter, entrepreneur and developer) projects, living myself very close-by one of their major project (for which they received many awards), the Quartier 54, corner south-west of Rosemont and St-Hubert in the...
Choosing the right apartment
Are you interested in renting an apartment and are wondering where to begin? Do you want to ensure you find the accommodation that suits you perfectly and also comes with the guarantee that you will not encounter any problems throughout the duration of your lease? In...
RL-31 slip – Questions and answers
What is the RL-31 tax slip for ? The RL-31 slip is used by landlords to inform Revenu Quebec about this specific type of income. At the same time, information from this tax slip is used by tenants (or sub-tenants) who request the Solidarity tax credit through their...
Understanding lease assignments
Transferring a lease and subletting are quite common, the number of individuals who have to move frequently within short time frames is increasing, whether due to moving abroad, purchasing a home, or any other reason. It is worth noting that these are public order...
Understanding the new Regie du Logement lease
In addition to being the key document involved in the leasing of a residential property, the tenancy agreement is an important document to which both parties can refer to during the lease. It is clearly necessary to understand its terms and to know what information it...
