by Ben Myers | Jan 16, 2019 | Rent Reports
In December, the average property on Rentals.ca was listed for rent at $1,776 per month in Canada overall, an increase of 1.3% month-over-month. Properties listed for above $5,000 a month and below $500 a month are eliminated from the sample of units analyzed. Also,...
by Erin Reynel | Jan 12, 2019 | Top List
Deciding where to live in Halifax is tricky because it depends on your needs. Are you looking for somewhere family-friendly? Are you a student in need of affordable housing? Or maybe you’re a hip young professional who wants to be in the middle of the action? Each...
by Erin Reynel | Jan 12, 2019 | Top List
Halifax has a lot to offer: friendly locals, a strong community, donairs… You know, all the important things! But even the best city can lose its lustre if you’re living in the wrong apartment building. That’s why we’re here to help you...
by Paul Danison | Jan 10, 2019 | Calgary, Rent Reports
Bree Barber, 24, is the winner of Rentals.ca’s Facebook contest: “Wrap your Rent December.” Barber, a lifetime Calgary resident, lives with her boyfriend splitting the rent for a two-bedroom condo in Coach Hill in the southwest part of the city. Barber is a purchasing...
by Paul Danison | Dec 4, 2018 | Rent Reports, Top List
Robert Rasciauskas is the winner of Rentals.ca #NoRentNovember contest! The 23-year-old is a Toronto resident living near Baldwin Village east of Chinatown in a basement apartment with two roommates. He grew up in Mississauga with his parents, but attended school in...
by Glenn Carter | Nov 16, 2018 | Landlords
After you successfully advertised your rental property, interested renters will start contacting you to see the unit in person. Learning how to successfully show a rental property can make the difference between retaining the perfect tenant or just settling for...
by admin | Aug 17, 2018 | Rental Guides, Top List
In January 2018, the National Capital Commission (NCC) announced that it reached an agreement in principle with RendezVous Lebreton to develop LeBreton flats. The deal will see the construction of a new downtown NHL arena surrounded by housing and amenities such as...
by admin | Aug 13, 2018 | Top List
As a renter, it can be intimidating to walk into a rental unit only to have the landlord put a bunch of paperwork in front of you. A rental application, credit check, waiver, and so on. These are common practices in the rental industry, but you do have questions about...
by admin | Aug 13, 2018 | Landlords, Top List
The ultimate goal of every landlord is to find an ideal tenant – one who doesn’t cause conflicts with neighbours, pays on time, and maintains your property in good condition. While, many newer landlords may be confused on how to find their ideal tenant, the way...
by admin | Aug 9, 2018 | Landlords, Top List
Whether you’re a real estate mogul or just getting started with your first rental unit, if you’re receiving money for rent, your silent investor needs his cut paid. Never heard of this silent investor? We’re talking about Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and they always...