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Stormwater Planning for a Backyard Additional Unit
A new unit adds roof area and hard surfaces to a yard that already has established drainage patterns. A standard detail cannot cover every case
Start ARU Feasibility with a Current Survey, Not a Sketch
A backyard can look large enough for an additional unit while the legal lot lines, easements, grade, and existing structures tell a different story. It
Laneway Suites: The GTA’s Hidden Real Estate Play Nobody’s Talking About
You’ve heard about garden suites. You know about basement apartments. But there’s a third type of additional residential unit that GTA property owners are sleeping
How to Add a Legal Garden Suite in the GTA (And Actually Make Money From It)
Your backyard is sitting there right now. Empty. Underused. While your mortgage is bigger than ever and the GTA rental market is tighter than it’s
Multiplex Conversions in the GTA: How to Turn One Property Into Four Income Streams
Ontario changed the rules — and most homeowners haven’t caught up yet. As of 2023, you can now build up to 4 residential units on
What Every Homeowner Needs to Know in 2026
Homeowners across the GTA are facing higher mortgage payments and tighter rental markets. That’s why Additional Residential Units (ARU) specializes in Garden Suites, Laneway Homes,