Burlington to Markham commute
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Re: Burlington to Markham commute
This is a great forum! So much useful info, huge thanks to everyone! So a few new options to research and a couple of people with local knowledge to contact. Better get cracking :-)
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Re: Burlington to Markham commute
Have a gander at this N2936121, 333 BLUE GRASS BLVD, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C3H3
$1400 is a snip. I know the area well and it's fine if not palatial. Close to Crosby PS which is very good and Bayview HS which is fine. I'd not balk at taking a one year rental there if I was commuting to Markham and wanting to get to know the area before buying. Note, all these bungalows have basements but it sounds as if that one is rented separately. (Hence the low rent).
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Thanks a lot, Novocastrian, the place looks very interesting, especially as you say you know the area and there is a good primary nearby! Shall I contact the realtor listed in the link, or is it a good idea to look for one with recommendations?
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In addition our very close friends owned a similar bungalow in the same general area for years until they upgraded elsewhere in the town.
For a rental, I don't much see the point of using a separate realtor. If it suits, make an enquiry through the website.
BTW, when are you arriving?
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Make sure you find out how the utilities are split if the basement is leased separately. Sometimes each unit has it's own meter and sometimes it's shared.
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Already here, staying in Burlington with a friend but not commuting anywhere yet, hence no clue. Family joining in September. Must get a place for them soon. Our girl is rather bright,and that school sounds good! I've e-mailed realtor to arrange a viewing. Thank you very much Novocastrian! I'm sure I'll have more questions once I've had a look around there, so will pm you as you kindly offered.
Very good point about utilities, many thanks!
Very good point about utilities, many thanks!
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Re: Burlington to Markham commute
That rental certainly looks good, particularly as it's close to what's obviously a good school. One downside of Brooklin is the scarcity of rental houses. I have sent you a pm on some general education pointers which may be of interest.
You're certainly getting the advice of some regulars here - we were out in Toronto with Novo and HGerchikov on Friday evening - we've met on a couple of occasions previously and it's nice to have an occasional meetup with other British expats - check out the meet ups part of the forum.
You're certainly getting the advice of some regulars here - we were out in Toronto with Novo and HGerchikov on Friday evening - we've met on a couple of occasions previously and it's nice to have an occasional meetup with other British expats - check out the meet ups part of the forum.
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Re: Burlington to Markham commute
I know the PS because my eldest went there, not because we live close by, but because Crosby hosts the gifted programme for a large part of RH. It's one of the best and probably walking distance from that rental (caveat: in winter?).
In addition our very close friends owned a similar bungalow in the same general area for years until they upgraded elsewhere in the town.
For a rental, I don't much see the point of using a separate realtor. If it suits, make an enquiry through the website.
BTW, when are you arriving?
In addition our very close friends owned a similar bungalow in the same general area for years until they upgraded elsewhere in the town.
For a rental, I don't much see the point of using a separate realtor. If it suits, make an enquiry through the website.
BTW, when are you arriving?
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Re: Burlington to Markham commute
That's very useful. Just remembering the pain of trying to coordinate viewings of multiple properties listed with different agencies in the UK.
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One additional point, next Thursday is the last day of the school year in York Region. If you want to visit the school, do it before then.
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I never thought of it, my mind must be still tuned UK style - a month to the end of school year. Thanks a lot for the reminder!