Services
Consulting
Duka Consulting Inc. leads developers through every stage of new condominium projects, from inception to successful completion.
We have successfully managed and provided consulting services for numerous condo and real estate development projects, expertly navigating the complexities and details of new construction with precision and efficiency.
Step 1
Project Design
Provide a development manager consultant
Recommend and build a strong project team of consultants, surveyors, architects, planners and lawyers
Assess required municipal and provincial applications for the project
Contribute to the preliminary budget and maintenance fees preparation, including reserve fund contribution and utilities budgeting
Assist the architect and developer with operational design review for optimum function, layout and accessibility
Step 2
Sales and Marketing
Ensure that “form follows function” is applied to all design
Develop or collaborate on marketing and sales strategies including location, project type, demographics, income level, affordability
Recommend and assemble a marketing and sales team
Determine maintenance fee cost, and consultation and market assessment
Coordinate budget schedules with other involved parties
Assess risk
Assist in Tarion application submissions
Step 3
Construction
Coordinate with architect and planner on project applications, zoning amendments, site plan approval, and building permits
Ensure upgrades and amendments are communicated to purchasers and architects
Contribute to the systems design for building access and security, waste removal, and utilities sub-metering
Arrange utilities and communications accounts
Step 4
Planning and Legal
Participate in site meetings and monitor the project’s progress
Manage relationships and communications among developers, consultants and purchasers
Follow up on the draft plan application
Follow up on Agreement of Purchase and Sales (APS) conditions
Step 5
Pre-Registration
Lead and coordinate condo draft plan approval process
Ensure that all parties meet all application conditions
Coordinate workflow with the surveyor, lawyer, consultants and the land title registry office during pre-registration
Coordinate and implement the pre-delivery inspection (PDI) schedule
Monitor the Tarion warranty application
Perform pre-delivery inspection with purchasers and update Tarion’s online service for vendors and builders, Builder Link
Coordinate occupancy dates with purchasers, developer and lawyer(s)
Prepare interim fees
Arrange building start-up services
Arrange and assist new owner moves
Step 6
Registration
Assist with registration of the condominium and coordinate with the surveyor, building departments, lawyers and the land title registry office
Review and confirm occupancy for parking and locker numbering, legal and municipal unit numbering, and maintenance fee schedules
Follow up on site plan conditions
Coordinate final closing with the lawyer(s), developer, purchasers and condominium corporation
Step 7
Post-Registration
Ensure turnover of units is in accordance with the Condominium Act, 1998 timeline
Re-confirm approval of building maintenance and service contracts
Communicate with new Board of Directors
Arrange a performance audit
Initiate Tarion warranty of common elements