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Guides and articles for condo managers and boards.

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September 10, 2026

Less digging, in one report: what changed in your digests and reminders

Managemate's scheduled emails have been rebuilt as consolidated reports. What the Daily Agenda, Portfolio Overview, Daily Digest and Weekly Digest each gather, who each is for, and how to choose what you receive.

August 10, 2026

The Condo Annual Planner: Every Task to Schedule, by Property Type

What belongs on a condo annual planner: 120 tasks across 13 categories, marked for townhouse, low-rise and high-rise properties. Includes a free downloadable spreadsheet to build your own with your board and management team.

July 14, 2026

An Incident Happened at the Property. Where Does the Record Go?

Incidents are often handled through calls, emails, and WhatsApp messages. But once the immediate issue is resolved, the summary, response, resolution, and supporting evidence should become part of the property’s shared operational record.

April 16, 2026

Introducing Inspections in Managemate

Managemate’s new Inspections feature streamlines property inspections by capturing issues in real time, generating professional reports instantly, and turning findings into actionable tasks.

April 7, 2026

The Inspection Is Not the Hard Part. The Follow Through Is.

Inspections in condo and HOA management are only the starting point. Without clear follow-through and visibility, issues can be missed or repeated, so improving processes is key to keeping tasks organized and manageable.

January 27, 2026

Managemate Featured in CondoBusiness: Team-Based Condo Management

A new CondoBusiness article by Managemate founder Salim Dharssi explains why the single-manager condo model is collapsing. Labour shortages and rising workloads are forcing a shift to team-based management supported by shared systems like Managemate.

January 22, 2026

Who Is Actually Managing Your Condo Project

Most condo projects run with a dangerous assumption that someone is managing the project, when in reality no one is. This post explains the project management gap, why it keeps happening, and why condo projects fail when no one owns the outcome from start to finish.

January 9, 2026

Board Meeting Packages Explained: What Every Director and Manager Needs to Know

Learn what a board meeting package is, why it matters, what it should include, and how tools like Managemate streamline the process for boards and managers.

December 9, 2025

Introducing Global Search: Find your Condo's Information in Seconds

Global Search helps managers and directors instantly find their property's work history across their entire workspace, reducing time spent searching and supporting quicker and more informed decision making.

November 13, 2025

Where Did My Condo’s Data Go?

Most condos lose valuable property history when managers, boards and staff change. Time is lost, money is wasted, and high quality decisions are difficult to achieve. Learn how condos can turn their data into an asset.

September 8, 2025

Salim Dharssi Speaking on the Condo Lifecycle Webinar on September 9, 2025

Our CEO, Salim Dharssi, will be speaking on a webinar with a panel of experts about The Condo Life Cycle: How to Keep Communities Organized, Informed, and Engaged.

September 5, 2025

Self-Managed Condo Software That Actually Reduces Work

Managemate is a shared workspace for condo boards that replaces scattered emails and spreadsheets. It centralizes calendars, records, and projects, helping boards stay compliant, organized, and confident — even through director turnover.

February 26, 2025

Winter 2025 Updates: New Web App, Push Notifications, and More

Discover the latest features we've developed to help condominium boards and managers streamline operations, save time, and reduce costs.

February 11, 2025

Why Traditional Community Portals Fall Short for Condo Record-Keeping

While community portals excel at sharing information with residents, they fall short in organizing and managing operational records needed for effective condo management. Managemate addresses this by turning condo records into actionable knowledge.

September 19, 2024

Guide to Condo Board Roles and Responsibilities

Understanding condo board roles is crucial; they manage daily operations, ensure legal compliance, and maintain property values. Board members handle finances, enforce rules, and manage community affairs effectively.

September 13, 2024

Top Features of a Stress-Free Condo Board Software in Canada

Managemate enhances condo management in Canada by streamlining project planning and vendor management, ensuring effective document organization, and offering real-time updates and robust invoice reviews.

September 2, 2024

Real-Time Project Tracking: A Game-Changer for Condo Boards

Effective condo board project management is essential. Managemate's tools streamline repair and improvement processes, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules, enhancing stakeholder coordination, and improving property values.

August 26, 2024

Role and Responsibilities of a Condominium Manager in Ontario

As a condominium manager in Ontario, your role involves overseeing daily operations, managing projects, ensuring legal compliance, maintaining properties, and promoting a harmonious environment. Responsibilities include financial management and communication.

August 16, 2024

Key Insights on Reserve Funds: Condominium Authority of Ontario's (CAO) 2024 Report

The Condominium Authority of Ontario's September 2024 report highlights concerns over the financial health of condo reserve funds. It emphasizes the need for better planning, collaboration, and owner education to ensure long-term viability of condominiums.