kazbob

Beat me to it my love
Bob

Poppy2

I am actually refering to anyone who offers unsolicited advice regarding relocation (not on here, I mean professionally, in Canada).........................its a whole 'nother experience, nothing to do with realtors My point is actually that there will be many people who want to offer assistance and the question needs to be asked why? What is their motivation? There are a few too many who are making a living from other's relocating, far more than we EVER encountered in NZ. Its sad that so many people dont realise they can do a relocation without other agents, of whatever description. I guess that is my independant nature, but people have too much faith in what someone else may tell them, we assume too much that they act on our behalf. Again, all about those that present themselves as relocation agents.

Sorry about the Hyjack!

Tuppence

I'm sorry but I have to agree with Kazbob. A vacation rental, nowhere near the areas requested and not commutable to Halifax is not a good comparison.

The house prices and market conditions reflect the asking price for the Fall River house, and as mentioned this is negotiable and includes utilities.

Paradisefound

My vacation rental is advertised at a weekly rate. Monthly rates are not 4 x that amount and are vary negotiable depending on the time of year. I did read your advert before I placed my post and noticed you are willing to negotiate, but looking at the starting price it still seems high. I am constantly looking at adverts for accommodation and not noticed any this expensive. If you feel that it is a fair amount for your location, size etc. then that's up to you. The North Shore is a very desirable location with property values comparable to the Halifax areas, so one would assume rental values would also equate. Most monthly rentals are between $600 and $2000 including utilities.

Just 2 examples of properties in and around Halifax. I did notice someone wanting somewhere in Fall River, so maybe with a high demand you can ask much more.

Street address: Willow Street and Robie Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 1L7 View map
Location: Halifax
Date Listed: 12-Feb-08
This recently renovated 1700 square foot home set in the heart of peninsular Halifax is within walking distance to all that the city offers including major universities, hospitals, shopping centers and downtown. This open concept home boasts gleaming hardwood floors on the main level, open concept kitchen, powder room, family room, dining room and formal living room. The second floor has a spacious master bedroom with walk-in closet and two additional bedrooms along with a full bathroom. The deck off the family room leads to a large urban back yard with mature tree cover. Don't miss out on this charming home in a great neighbourhood!
Rent: $1600/month (incl. utilities)


FOR LEASE - BEDFORD (Basinview)-April 01, 2008
Price: $1,100.00
Ad ID: 38130057
Unique Visits: 158
Location: Halifax
Date Listed: 12-Feb-08
SEMI-DETACHED HOME FOR LEASE!!!
Spacious, bright, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath and 1/2 bath off foyer.
Nicely landscaped corner lot and fenced back yard.
Parking for two vehicles.
Fridge, stove and dishwasher.
Finished basement with lots of storage.
Many recent upgrades.
We are located within walking distance to Sobeys,Shoppers Drug Mart, Elementary School and on #86 bus route.

Maybe you can see why I mentioned your advert because I thought the sign was wrong £ instead of $, but then since I've been in Canada I no longer think in £.

LiffyB

For anyone looking - I lived round the corner from Basinview and it's a nice area! good for schools and shops and then in summer there's Papermill Lake to swim in. Hammonds Plain Road can be busy to get out onto but I hear they are putting in traffic lights - but you can exit Basinview on the Bedford Highway. For anyone interested in private schools there is one at Brookshire Court just up from Basinview (this is where I lived!).

We are submitting our application ( Community Identification route) in the next couple of weeks! watch this space!

Liff

kazbob

For this argument to go any further you have to compare like with like, A 3 bed semi with a 4 bed detached? If I compared yours with a caravan on the south shore then i am sure it would get your back up ($300 per week by the way!!). If you come back with a 4 bed house in Fall River/Windsor Junction, fully furnished with utilities, large garden, kiddies play area and located for good schools at $150 a week then I will eat my hat and accept I am expensive. If someone wants to rent more cheaply in other areas that is for them. It all boils down to those 3 magical words

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Cheers now

Bob

Tuppence

I couldn't have put it better myself.

Paul Wildy

Actually $3000/month (if thats still what its on for) does sound a little on the high side to me. We rented a fairly new 4 bed house in Windsor Junction last year for $2400/month. It was waterfront on Third Lake. We thought that was expensive too at the time but unfortunatley when we were looking the Commonwealth Gamed Bid comittee were flying in loads of people from Vancouver to work on the bid and putting them up in expensive houses. It kind of drove the rental market for that type of accommodation a bit crazy at the time. When we moved out our landlords couldnt get anywhere near to $2,400 - I think they accepted about $1,800/month in the end.

If yours isnt waterfront you might have more success dropping the rental a bit - better to be getting something than have it vacant and get nothing I would have thought?

Paradisefound

I agree if it's that desireabe LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION why is it empty????

kazbob

OK what have we done to upset you so much? Why are you assuming we are empty? We are just defending our prices and are not trying to get into a personal slanging match. Like you we are trying to optimise our property potential. People are free to go where they wish. If they would like Fall River that is our rates (negotiable) if not Halifax is a big City. There is no need for personal sniping

destinationnovascotia

What is all, the fuss about?

If I wanted a house in Fall River with everything included Kasbob's house sounds great. If I wanted a quite couple of weeks away from it all Oyster Lodge looks idyllic.

They both appear to be in a similar price bracket, but aimed at a different market. Not being in the same location or the same types of property means that you are not even competition for each other.

At the end of the day people will pay what they can afford and stay where they like. The info is now out there. why argue.