Finding a place to call home
Housing is one of the biggest decisions when moving to a new city or country.
The right home isn't simply the one with the lowest rent. Location, transportation, schools, utilities, neighbourhoods, insurance and your long-term plans all matter.
Our guides cover
Renting
- How to search for a rental
- Understanding rental listings
- Questions to ask before viewing
- What to look for during a viewing
- Understanding a lease
- Utilities
- Tenant insurance
- Deposits and payments
- Moving in
- Moving out
- Common rental scams
- Understanding tenant responsibilities
Buying
- When should you consider buying?
- Understanding the costs of ownership
- Mortgage basics
- Property taxes
- Home insurance
- Maintenance costs
- Working with professionals
- Understanding neighbourhoods
- Buying as a newcomer
Choosing where to live
- City vs suburb
- Commute
- Public transportation
- Schools
- Healthcare
- Shopping
- Community
- Lifestyle
- Housing costs
Featured guide
Finding Your First Home in Canada
A practical guide to researching neighbourhoods, viewing properties, understanding rental costs and making a better housing decision.
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