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HousingJune 15, 2021

Types of Housing in Canada

So, you’re looking for a home in Canada? Finding a place to call home is one of the first items to check off your to-do list as a newcomer. Luckily, Canada has a large variety of housing options. Your ultimate choice will depend on your budget, your location, and the [...]

Renting a home in Canada as a newcomer

Watch the Webinar Duration: 1 Hour If you’re moving to Canada in the coming weeks or months, finding a place to live in your new country will be a top priority. You’ll want to arrange temporary accommodation for your initial weeks before you arrive. This will serve as [...]

ChineseTranslatedJanuary 23, 2023

如何在加拿大购买第一套住房

Read this article in English 新移民常常梦想有一天能在加拿大买房。购买房产要求投入大量资金,并且愿意承担房主责任。在按揭贷款 101:如何在加拿大贷款购买第一套住房中,我们概述了为您的第一套住房筹措资金的细节。 在本文中,我们将带您详细了解在加拿大买房的流程,并提供有用的小贴士和建议。 选择买房还是租房 许多新移民都经历过买房还是租房的两难选择。以下列出了一些常见的利弊权衡,以帮助您作出决定: 租房 买房 优点 您可以选择一个想要了解的街区——您有更多的灵活性和流动性。 综合考虑所有费用,通常比较实惠。 如果您没有足够的钱来支付首付或者您没有资格申请按揭贷款,这是一个不错的选择。 您不必支付任何维护费用或修理费。 通过偿还按揭贷款,您开始累积权益。 您拥有的资产会随着时间的推移而增值。 不用担心房东的驱逐。 有了固定利率按揭贷款,您的月供很可能是可预测的,而且多年保持稳定。 缺点 由于支付的是房租,您不会获得房屋的任何权益。 您租的房子不是您的资产,因此,您必须遵守房东的 规定。 您可能会被要求离开或被房东驱逐(根据省级规定)。 租金可能每年上涨(在法律框架内)。 您可能会遇到一个不招人待见的邻居。 这是一项重大的财务负担。 如果您没有足够的储蓄,首付和其他结账费用会让您的财务非常紧张,并减少您的可支配收入。 您必须支付日常维护费用和维修费用。 如果您正在考虑租房,请参阅加拿大新移民如何完成首次租房。 通过 Arrive 下载置业指南,详细了解在加拿大租房和购房的流程。不论您是想在头几周寻求临时住处,亦或是寻求更长久的方案,本指南都能提供相应的资源、小贴士(小窍门)和建议,确保您为自己和家人作出正确的住房决策。 在加拿大买房的 6 个步骤 1. 了解您的选择:决定房子的类型和选择邻里 在开始购买房产的旅程之前,有必要了解加拿大的不同住宅类型,并确定您希望居住的街区类型。 一般来说,您可以选择购买预建房、全新可立即入住的住房,或者转售的住房。预建房通常比转售或现成的房屋更便宜,但也有其优缺点。与房地产经纪人和律师合作有助于您更真实地了解所产生的一些额外费用。 以下是几种类型的住房: 独立屋 半独立屋 共管式公寓 联排别墅 双独立单元/三独立单元 类型 [...]

ChineseTranslatedJanuary 23, 2023

按揭贷款 101:如何在加拿大贷款购买第一套住房

Read this article in English. 在加拿大拥有一套住房,对于许多新移民来说是梦寐以求的目标。与其他规模较小的资产不同,购买房屋或房产涉及一大笔财务投资。 作为新移民,在加拿大贷款购置第一套住房时,您可能会有许多疑问。在这篇文章中,我们将带您了解申请按揭贷款的基础知识,概括隐藏成本,并提供一些预算小贴士和建议,以帮助您购房。 什么是按揭贷款? 按揭贷款是一种由银行或放贷人发放的贷款。按揭贷款让潜在买家不必支付全款,就能购买心仪的房屋或房产。银行提供的最高按揭比例为 95%,但存在一些限制。 按揭贷款固定利率与浮动利率 在加拿大,按揭贷款的利率有两种类型。借款人可以选择 –  固定利率:不会发生波动,适用于预先确定的时间段(又称为“期限”)。一般来说,大多数人选择的期限为 5 年。 浮动利率:随贷款基础利率的变化而波动 - 主要受加拿大银行 (BoC) 制定的政策利率影响。加拿大主要的银行和金融机构均采用优惠贷款利率作为年利率,用于设定浮动利率贷款和信贷额度借款(包括浮动利率按揭贷款)的利率。根据您的金融机构或放贷人,您可以从浮动利率转换为固定利率,且不需要支付额外费用。请务必向您的放贷人核实任何基于优惠贷款利率的付款变化,并审查所有潜在风险。 通过 Arrive 下载置业指南,详细了解在加拿大租房和购房的流程。不论您是想在头几周寻求临时住处,亦或是寻求更长久的方案,本指南都能提供相应的资源、小贴士(小窍门)和建议,确保您为自己和家人作出正确的住房决策。 在加拿大贷款购买第一套住房的 5 个步骤 1. 联系按揭贷款专家 在加拿大购买房屋或房产的第一步是,联系从事按揭贷款的金融机构或放贷人。 他们能够结合您自身的独特情况为您提供指导。 一般而言,申请按揭贷款须符合三项主要条件: 首付:这是您购买房屋或房产时需要支付的现金。对于不超过 50 万加元的购房交易,最低首付金额一般为总费用的 5%,但也可以根据其他因素而变动,其中包括您在加拿大的身份(永久居民、临时外国工作人员、学生等)、拥有的资产和个人收入等。对于 50 万至 99.9 万加元的购房交易,最低首付比例为 10%,而对于价值超过 100 万加元的房屋,最低首付比例为 20%。 信用记录:通常来说,借款人需要提供在加拿大或原籍国一年的信用记录。如果支付了大笔首付,则可能对信用记录不作要求。这种情况下,可能会参考您在加拿大的其他个人资产。建立良好的信用记录需要时间;因此,在您来到加拿大后,应尽快着手此事。 偿还按揭贷款保证:金融机构或放贷人通常会评估您能够偿还贷款的方式。在批准按揭贷款的申请时,他们会考虑您现有的收入来源(提供 90 天的记录)以及在加拿大赚取收入的潜力。 按揭贷款所需的文件: [...]

ImmigrationJanuary 10, 2023

Living in Hamilton, Ontario as a newcomer in Canada

As a newcomer moving to Canada, there are several factors you should consider before deciding which city to settle in. From the ease of finding a job in your industry to the cost of living and availability of amenities, your new home in Canada should offer everything you need [...]

ImmigrationDecember 25, 2022

How to show proof of funds for Express Entry: Immigrating to Canada

If you’re planning to apply for permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry, you must meet several eligibility requirements to qualify. In addition to demonstrating foreign work experience and proficiency in English or French, you may also need to prove that you have enough money to settle in Canada.  Newcomers [...]

ImmigrationDecember 8, 2022

How to bring your family to Canada as an international student

Living away from your spouse or children while studying abroad isn’t easy. If you plan to study in Canada, your immediate family members can accompany you to Canada for the duration of your study permit. Moreover, as an international student, your spouse or partner is also eligible for a [...]

CareerNovember 2, 2022

Canada job market analysis: Engineering

Engineering is an upcoming sector in Canada. A Labour Market Report published by Engineers Canada highlighted the nation’s growing need to replace retiring engineers, specifically civil, mechanical, electrical/electronic, and computer engineers. The report also stressed the importance of internationally-trained engineers, and Federal government immigration programs, such as the Express Entry [...]

CareerNovember 2, 2022

Canada job market analysis: Healthcare

A report from Canada’s Economic Strategy Tables on Health and Biosciences indicated that by 2025, Canada will double the size of the health and biosciences sector. The country is expected to become a top-three global hub by:  Leveraging and advancing innovative technologies,  Attracting and retaining capital, skills and talent, and  [...]

CareerOctober 26, 2022

Immigrating to Canada as an Entrepreneur: Start-up Visa Program

Canada is an attractive place for entrepreneurs to start or grow a business. If you’re an entrepreneur with an innovative business idea, you may be able to immigrate to Canada through the Start-up Visa (SUV) program. Although it is a competitive process, the opportunity to turn your idea into [...]

Moving to Canada as an entrepreneur

From an interview with Guy Hermann Feunou, Entrepreneur Guy Hermann Feunou was born and raised in Cameroon in west-central Africa. An entrepreneur and business owner, he decided to close his business and move to Canada for a fresh start in 2017. Five years after starting the immigration process, the 34-year-old [...]

StudyingOctober 5, 2022

Best colleges in Canada for international students

Canada is a popular study destination for international students and, in 2021, over 500,000 study permits were issued by the government. Canada’s colleges and universities offer a high quality of education in various disciplines. The right college can help you build a strong academic foundation, prepare you for the job [...]

TranslatedUkrainianSeptember 29, 2022

Переміщення до Канади з України за програмою CUAET: Чого очікувати

Read this in English: Moving to Canada under CUAET: What to expect За останні місяці Канада прийняла понад 82 000 новоприбулих, які рятуються від війни в Україні, дозволивши їм почати нове життя в Канаді. Якщо Ви плануєте переїзд до Канади з України в рамках Канадсько-української програми дозволу на екстрені поїздки (CUAET), є [...]