Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 12327495)

What you'll get for $900 for a 2 bed might not be in the most desirable neighbourhood, though. There are a few areas that are not great in Hamilton, but loads of really nice places too.

Originally Posted by DandNHill (Post 12327652)

I think you would definitely get more for your money here.
Take a look on Kijiji and realtor as you're the only one qualified on here to know what you would like.
Siouxie will know much better than me where the no go areas are as I've only been here a short while but I'm learning fast....

Originally Posted by Siouxie (Post 12327822)

Effort Trust is one of the larger companies that rent out high rise apartments, they appear to have many priced at under $1000 a month, some of which are on 'the Mountain', Dundas, Ancaster and the 'West End' (some of the more desireable areas). Their rents range from $840ish for a 1 bedroom up to around $1150 for a 2/3 bedroom depending on where it is. Homestead homes are another company who have many rentals and who's prices are in the same region.

I do agree though that there are some private landlords who rent out POS basements etc., in some not quite so salubrious areas very cheaply!

There's often adverts for assistant superintendant couples from time to time (with free 2 bedroom apartment) - perhaps something you might consider JS?

:)



There are no 'no go' areas in Hamilton to the best of my knowledge - just some areas that are less desireable than others. Having said that, even the less desireable areas are now being bought up by Torontonians and the like and becoming 'gentrified'.

I personally wouldn't choose to live in the 'North End' but know people that do and who are perfectly happy there.

I'm happy to offer my opinion on specific areas.

:)

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12327605)

...DTES in Vancouve...

Originally Posted by DandNHill (Post 12327887)

I agree with your take on the North End. My guessing though is that in a few years time it will be very desirable... We're renting on Hamilton Beach which is expensive. So many people comment that it's millionaires row. It's not yet and there is a very eclectic variety of houses here but you can see that it is very up and coming...we're debating whether to buy here while we still can or more towards the city...
My guessing is that Hamilton will be a very different place in 20 years time...

Originally Posted by Siouxie (Post 12328108)

The beach strip (Beach Boulevard area) or Beach Road? They are very different, lol.

If it's the beach strip, I'm envious! There's some absolutely lovely houses down there.. and the prices have increased hugely. There's a Toronto company trying to buy houses to build condos there - I would say it would be a worthwhile investment, if you can find the right one.

:)

Originally Posted by DandNHill (Post 12327887)

...We're renting on Hamilton Beach which is expensive....

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12328245)

Blame all those kitchen gadgets.

http://embed.wistia.com/deliveries/a...de4a269840.jpg

Originally Posted by DandNHill (Post 12328276)

Haha. I did wonder whether that's where they were made. But if that's the case the guy has a fantastically well orchestrated cottage industry. You'd never know! Lol

Originally Posted by DandNHill (Post 12328276)

Haha. I did wonder whether that's where they were made. But if that's the case the guy has a fantastically well orchestrated cottage industry. You'd never know! Lol

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12328245)

Blame all those kitchen gadgets.

http://embed.wistia.com/deliveries/a...de4a269840.jpg

Originally Posted by DandNHill (Post 12328127)

Beach Blvd... lol

There are some sad old houses here. They need our love <3

Originally Posted by Partially discharged (Post 12328460)

Even this one?

https://goo.gl/maps/mnGniRsRpgu

A man's home is his castle.

A few times when I've been on the Burlington Skyway I find there is a strong odour (Lake Ontario? Stelco? Dofasco?) or has that gone away.

I visit Hamilton maybe once a year...inlaws etc in Binbrook...a community in the Hamilton area that seems to be proud to have no transit.:confused::confused:

Originally Posted by Siouxie (Post 12328296)

Sadly not, lol.

Originally Posted by Partially discharged (Post 12328460)

Even this one?
A man's home is his castle..

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12328610)

It's better than the one next door, to the left. Too much like a church for my taste. :nod: