Renting in Canada presents regional-specific challenges influenced by local laws, economic conditions, and rental property availability. Major cities like Toronto and Vancouver have high costs due to demand, while smaller areas may offer cheaper options but fewer amenities. Climate impacts decisions, needing insulated homes in harsh winters. Renters can find properties via online platforms, classifieds, and real estate agencies, each offering unique benefits. Understanding these factors is key to navigating the rental market.
When renting housing in Canada, newcomers often face unique challenges. We’ll explore some of the common challenges and options and solutions to overcome them. If you are a primary visa applicant within the economic class and moving to Canada within the next six months, this webinar is for you!
All attendees will receive a free downloadable PDF resource to help you search for rental housing in Canada.
Pros and cons of renting versus buying
Factors that affect rental prices like location and type of housing
Challenges of renting without a credit history and how to overcome them
Proactive steps to help you search for housing before and after you arrive
Ways to search for rental housing including:
1. Searching independently using Rentalsfornewcomers.com
2. Exploring affordable home sharing options
3. Using a real estate agent to help you search.
David Frattini
Managing Partner, Prepare for Canada
David Frattini brings insights into the issues and needs of prospective immigrants to Canada. He has built successful relationships with many stakeholder groups that range from professional associations to settlement services for newcomers. These key relationships help newcomers to prepare for and achieve success in Canada.
Destination Canada Information Inc.’s “Prepare for Canada” program helps prospective immigrants to prepare for success in Canada by delivering quality seminars and information focusing on job preparedness and settlement first steps, operating overseas and in-Canada through online and in-person activities.
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