Articles and resourcing for finding housing and accommodations in Canada.
Finding a place to live in a new country can be a challenging and exhausting process. Add to it the task of furnishing and making it “livable,” and things could start to get stressful especially if you are unaware of various retailers, their price points, or other options where [...]
Newcomers often dream of buying a home in Canada someday. Property purchase requires a large financial commitment and the willingness to take on the responsibilities of a homeowner. In Mortgages 101: How to finance your first home in Canada, we outlined the details of financing your first home. In [...]
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 [...]
Watch the Webinar Duration: 1 Hour For many newcomers, owning your own home in Canada feels like you’ve finally put down roots and made Canada your home. Whether you were a homeowner in your home country or aim to purchase a home for the first time in Canada, [...]
As a newcomer, owning a home in Canada may be the ultimate dream—an unmistakable sign that you’ve settled down in your new country. However, in the current economic situation where house prices are at their peak and interest rates are high, buying a home within a few years of [...]
You may have plans to buy your own home in Canada after initially renting accommodation for a few years. Although homeownership is the ultimate goal for many newcomers, the ever-increasing cost of purchasing property in Canada has made many of the country’s newer residents defer their dream of buying [...]
As a newcomer, the first step to settling down in Canada is finding long-term accommodation. However, renting your first home in Canada comes with several challenges. Since rents are fairly high in most Canadian cities, affordability may be an issue until you find a suitable job. In addition, most [...]
For the first few months or even a couple of years, most newcomers moving to Canada consider renting accommodation versus buying property. As an essential and high-priority task, this often turns out to be challenging as in addition to the rent deposit, landlords usually ask [...]
Purchasing your first home is a big step, so it’s important to learn as much as possible about homeownership before you start your search. There are numerous advantages to owning a property, but there are also many responsibilities and extra costs that come with the purchase. Here’s a breakdown [...]
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Finding your first home in Canada is exciting, but what happens if you need to end your tenancy early? There can be many reasons to want out of a lease, from landing a new job, to family emergencies, or health concerns. However, if you’ve signed a lease, it’s not as [...]
House hunting in Canada as a newcomer can be a challenging process, but it doesn’t have to be a confusing one. Saving for a downpayment takes time and dedication. Sometimes, it means cutting back on spending in other areas like travel and dining out while [...]
Whether you’re a first-time renter or a veteran tenant, the process of renting a place in a new country can make you anxious, especially if you’re not completely familiar with the local norms and guidelines. In major Canadian cities, finding a place to rent without credit history can be a [...]