I found an interesting article in the news last week regarding Shire International, a limited partnership real estate firm based in Calgary, Alberta (Canada). The RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police), the Canadian version of the FBI, is investigating allegations against the firm in regards to fraud.
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RCMP Probes Shire International Real Estate Investment Ltd
Posted in REAL ESTATE, tagged Calgary real estate, Hawaii Fund, investing in real estate, Limited partnerships, Maples and WhiteSands Investment Ltd., real estate investment ventures, Shire Asset Management Ltd., Shire International Real Estate Investment Ltd on September 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ontario Provincial Energy Audit (Bill 150) Passed
Posted in REAL ESTATE, tagged Bill 150, Energy Minister George Smitherman, Green Energy and Green Economy Act, Homeowner energy audit, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, OREA, REAL ESTATE, Real estate rental investments, TREB Toronto Real Estate Board on May 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Energy Minister George Smitherman’s proposed legislation, Bill 150, the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, has been passed in legislation. The bill would make an energy audit compulsory for the sale and some leases of every residential property in Ontario, including houses, apartments, and condominiums. Commercial and industrial is not included.