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This is the housing section of the forum - you'll probably get more/better answers if you post it in the relevant section. Good luck.

If you use a Realtor they should be able to help you find a rental. In the past, I've helped several newcomer clients and we present the file to the landlord in a way that helps them establish trust and limit liability. There are many ways to do this. But keep in mind, even when working with a...

If you have your PR documentation, I believe you are considered a PR. You'd need to provide documentation to that effect to your lawyer prior to closing. There may be affidavits involved which they will advise you about prior to closing. I would advise you not to publicize the information about...

There is no law about commission. I have clients that rent out their property on an on-going basis and I charge a flat fee. There is no law about Realtor commissions or fees in Ontario.

1. Realtor fee is paid by the tenant in any transaction that takes place on a Realtor.ca or MLS listing. 2. Not necessarily. But a landlord that is hiring a Realtor (and paying them) and asking the Tenant's Realtor to bring a qualified Tenant (and is agreeing to pay them too) obviously sees...

Yes you're right

There is a standard lease in Ontario which must be signed for every lease that came into effect after Apr 30, 2018. The standard lease is available here: http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/FormDetail?OpenForm&ACT=RDR&TAB=PROFILE&SRCH=&ENV=WWE&TIT=2229E&NO=047-2229E

Read reviews online and check their websites/social media. Also you should interview 1-2 Realtors before you decide. Sometimes it's more about a Realtor's style of working... that will make you comfortable and confident to work with them. There are 54,000 Realtors in Ontario - you just have to...

She can buy property here pretty much no matter what. Her status only affects how she will finance the property and what down payment is required (if she is getting a mortgage). I'm not familiar with what "landed immigrant" status means, but if she is a Permanent Resident, then she can buy a...

Seller/owner doesn't care how they receive the money... because it happens through a lawyer here anyway. If financing has been secured (and confirmed) ahead of time then usually it's fine to go through (no benefit to the seller to give a discount for cash).

Repairs are an on-going expense for all homeowners, regardless of the age of the home. But the repairs are done by professionals, not necessarily the home owners. Like most homeowners may paint or put up shelves and things... but repairing roof, plumbing, renovating a bathroom, replacing the...

Also ensure you keep a good paper trail on where the money was back home (accounts, assets, any powers of attorney, documents, etc.), and where it is coming into the country (your account).

Talk to your accountant before transferring large funds. Tax rules do apply. I'm not saying you'll have to pay tax, but there is paperwork to be done because next time you file your taxes it may come up as a question so best to have it sorted through your accountant ahead of time.

Before you have any status in Canada you can still buy property. Like another member said, you may have trouble getting financing/mortgage. Buying full cash, or buying with a large down payment and getting a mortgage through a secondary institution (not the big 5 banks) which may be more...

As a newcomer there are a couple of institutions that have a program for you if you want to buy a house. As long as you are working a full time job here, even if you have no credit history, they will give you a mortgage with minimum down payment (sometimes as little as 5%). It's not an...

If you are buying for yourself, buy where you are comfortable. Every house requires maintenance (roof, furnace, etc.) which comes up every 7-10 years depending on the item. Even if the house is 30 years old but well maintained by the existing owners, you'll just have to pay for regular upkeep...

Yes I was referring to the 6-months no-fee promotion at TD - a friend of mine who immigrated here in Jan just got that.

Yes, they are average prices but quite accurate. In Mississauga my client rented out his 2 bed/2 bath suite in downtown Mississauga condo building for $2200 plus utilities at the end of 2016. Prices have steadily increased since then for rentals - it's a bit crazy, I know! But of course you can...

Yes, these are for condo rentals. Prices may be a bit lower for apartments, but vacancy rates are low in those buildings. It's a matter of finding what fits your needs at the time you are looking for a rental.

Hi Rocky. I am with TD and they have a TD "MySpend" mobile app, where the transaction shows up almost immediately... if I swipe for coffee, by the time I walk to my car with my coffee, it gives me a phone notification that $4 were spent at Starbucks. So if I wanted to, I can view and pay that...