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Financing
When it comes to mortgage financing, it is
important to do away with rough estimates. Our
objective is to assure both the borrower and
the lender that the information on the asset
being appraised, which appears in the report,
is the most recent and relevant so that the
financial risk is identified clearly and with
certainty.
Insurance
Insurance professionals, owners or condominium
corporations need to know the replacement value
of their assets in the event of a disaster. A
thorough knowledge of the quantitative and
qualitative components of the buildings, zoning
by-laws and their costs will prevent policy
holders from suffering a loss in the event of a
disaster. Our insurance appraisals enable
policy holders to secure the appropriate
coverage and ensure sufficient protection
against all damages that may occur.
Reserve fund
studies
Reserve fund studies enable managers to accrue
the sums needed when the time comes for major
repairs. Identification of components mined
from the data, life cycle analysis, reserve
fund evaluation and analysis, projections and
contribution calculations, and cash flow
updates constitute the main steps involved in
the studies. These types of studies enable
condominium boards to establish prevention
programs for their reserve funds and maintain
the value of the buildings. Reserve fund
studies enable managers to properly control the
money flowing in and out of their funds.
Location searches
Location searches involve taking a multitude
of factors into consideration. Choosing a
location is one of the most important decisions
that managers have to make. We can help you
make the right choice
and avoid the pitfalls that can cost thousands
of dollars and cause numerous problems. Our
services include:
- Developing the
critical path for
decision-making
- Researching and
finding potential
locations
- Analysis of the
advantages and
disadvantages
- Analysis of the
costs of developing public services and
access
- Studies on zoning,
taxation and available tax
credits
- Analysis of means
of communication and mass
transit
- Negotiations
Market
analysis
Specific studies on socio-economic data
(population trends, per capita income,
employment, rents, etc.) in a given sector,
as part of the project development process.
It is important to perform analyses on
trends, supply and demand, and the
absorption period because these factors can
affect certain buildings such as seniors'
facilities and industrial or office
buildings.
Feasibility
studies
With the help of specialized data mining
tools, an analysis of market-based and
client-based performance criteria can
provide the information needed to determine
a project's viability.
Arbitration and
mediation
The services of a certified appraiser
working as an arbitrator or mediator, in
the event of litigation between
shareholders, or the renewal of a lease,
can help you avoid a lengthy legal battle,
and significantly reduce the inherent costs
of going to court. In addition, discretion
is always the preferred option in such
cases.
Lease audits
Mortgage lenders, owners and tenants are
finding it increasingly important to
perform diligent lease audits. In fact,
enormous amounts of money are often
involved as a result of erroneous
interpretations of the terms and conditions
or calculation errors. We are in a position
to audit leases and establish what
constitutes each party's fair share. An
audit eliminates irregularities and ensures
that lenders, purchasers, sellers and
tenants alike understand the commitments
being made, on an equitable basis.
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