Renting as a newcomer to Canada.
Jan 24th 2014 | 4:37 am
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Re: Renting as a newcomer to Canada.
Jan 24th 2014 | 6:30 am
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Re: Renting as a newcomer to Canada.
Oh yes, very good point (never thought about that) Merci beaucoup, Siouxie (yet again )
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Jan 24th 2014 | 2:04 pm
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Re: Renting as a newcomer to Canada.
Ontario seems to be first and last months rent. You may want to have a look on MLS.ca for rental properties and go through a realtor, as they can help find places that match your requirements. I used a realtor for the first place I rented when I came over here.
From memory I recall I had to fill out some real estate association form, plus supply a letter of employment, so you could be required to the same thing.
Deposits on utilities is a very good point, especially as you won't have any credit history here.
Good hunting!
From memory I recall I had to fill out some real estate association form, plus supply a letter of employment, so you could be required to the same thing.
Deposits on utilities is a very good point, especially as you won't have any credit history here.
Good hunting!
Jan 25th 2014 | 12:28 am
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Re: Renting as a newcomer to Canada.
In Quebec it was surprisingly easy. I was armed with references from my European landlord, local credit union where I had just opened an account, & was prepared to pay several months rent in advance. I didn't need any of them, in the event, just paid 1 month rent up front.
Hydro didn't require a deposit, just a SIN. Bell was 200$.
Hydro didn't require a deposit, just a SIN. Bell was 200$.
Feb 2nd 2014 | 11:16 am
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Re: Renting as a newcomer to Canada.
Ontario seems to be first and last months rent. You may want to have a look on MLS.ca for rental properties and go through a realtor, as they can help find places that match your requirements. I used a realtor for the first place I rented when I came over here.
From memory I recall I had to fill out some real estate association form, plus supply a letter of employment, so you could be required to the same thing.
Deposits on utilities is a very good point, especially as you won't have any credit history here.
Good hunting!
From memory I recall I had to fill out some real estate association form, plus supply a letter of employment, so you could be required to the same thing.
Deposits on utilities is a very good point, especially as you won't have any credit history here.
Good hunting!
Do you pay to use a realtor when looking to rent?
Thanks
