Jochen Dullenkopf is the co-founder of Maritime Property Solutions Inc. and the primary author of the MPS blog. His writing draws directly from hands-on experience managing properties, coordinating contractors, and navigating the specific challenges that out-of-province and overseas owners face in Atlantic Canada.
Trained as a carpenter in Germany, Jochen brings a practical, structural perspective to property management — one that goes beyond administrative coordination to include a genuine understanding of what good construction looks like, what deferred maintenance costs, and how to assess a property's real condition. He has been through the full cycle of property ownership in Atlantic Canada: purchase, renovation, maintenance, and long-term oversight.
Maritime Property Solutions Inc. was founded on a simple observation: the owners who get the worst outcomes are the ones who have no reliable local presence. Jochen built MPS to be exactly that — a structured, accountable local partner for people who care about their property but can't be there themselves.
Areas of Expertise
Articles by Jochen
What Happens to Your Atlantic Canada Property When Nobody's Watching
The specific risks of vacant properties in Atlantic Canada — and what a structured maintenance programme actually prevents.
Running a Renovation in Atlantic Canada From Out of Province — What Actually Goes Wrong
Scope creep, contractor communication gaps, permit problems, and the "periodic visit" trap — and how local oversight changes the outcome.
Canada's Underused Housing Tax: What Out-of-Province and Overseas Owners Must Know
A complete guide to UHT obligations, exemptions, filing deadlines, and penalties for non-resident and out-of-province property owners.