Non-resident owners
Montreal property management for non-resident owners
Own a condo, a house or a building in Montreal but live elsewhere in Quebec, in Canada or abroad? Gestion Localys is your local presence: we manage your property on site and keep you informed remotely.
Tenants, rent, maintenance, emergencies and tax withholding: you don't need to be in Montreal for your property to be well managed.
Own a property in Montreal but live elsewhere?
Job transfer, expatriation, returning to your home country or investing from abroad: many Montreal owners don't live near their property.
Managing a rental from afar quickly gets complicated: time differences, showings you can't do yourself, repairs to organize without being there, local rules to follow.
A local presence for your property
Our team is in Montreal. It organizes and conducts showings, coordinates contractors and handles major emergencies 24/7.
You don't need to fly back to find a tenant or fix a problem: we take care of it for you.
Tenant management and repairs
We find and select your tenants after a thorough screening (credit, references, background), collect the rent and follow up on the leases.
Tenant requests and repairs are handled on site with our network of contractors. Major emergencies, such as water damage or a heating failure, are handled 24/7.
Administrative follow-up and remote communication
Wherever you are, you receive regular reports on your property's income and expenses.
You keep a clear view of your investment without handling the day-to-day or travelling.
Non-resident tax withholding
Rent paid to an owner who does not reside in Canada is subject to non-resident withholding tax, which must be remitted to the Canada Revenue Agency.
Gestion Localys acts as your Canadian agent: we withhold this tax from your rent and remit it to the Canada Revenue Agency on your behalf.
Why entrust your property to Gestion Localys?
- A team on the ground in Montreal
- Major emergencies handled 24/7
- We act as your Canadian agent for non-resident tax withholding
- More than 240 units under management and over 10 years of experience
- Rated 4.7/5 on Google, based on 49 reviews
“Excellent experience with this company managing my property. The team is efficient, courteous and very quick whenever follow-up or intervention is needed. Communication is clear and the service is consistent. I highly recommend them.”
A. Deporcq
Frequently asked questions from non-resident owners
Can I have my Montreal property managed while living abroad?
Yes. Our team manages your property on site (tenants, rent, maintenance, emergencies) and keeps you informed remotely through regular reports.
Who handles the tax withholding on my rent if I don't reside in Canada?
Gestion Localys acts as your Canadian agent: we withhold non-resident tax on your rent and remit it to the Canada Revenue Agency.
What happens in an emergency at my property?
Major emergencies are handled 24/7 by our team, which coordinates the contractors on site. You are then informed of what was done.
Do you also manage properties for owners living elsewhere in Canada?
Yes. Whether you live elsewhere in Quebec, in another province or abroad, we manage your property on site in the same way.
Entrust your property to Gestion Localys
Tell us about your property and your situation: where you live, the type of property and its current situation. We'll get back to you quickly with a personalized quote.