psharma.np said:
Giving a BUMP to this thread! We are moving to Toronto on last week of July.
It seems Toronto is an expensive place to live and esp. for renting short term apartment. I looked at AirBnB but since I am relocating along with my spouse and 2 year old kid, it is difficult to find place for a family. I am still searching for short term rental.
I am in the IT sector, so it looks like there are jobs available & I spoke with some recruiters. But most of them want to contact after arriving in Canada.
I have not yet started packaging but I think I will keep focus on warm clothes and foods to take.
Also curious to know how other members are managing the relocation, temporary place to live and job search.
Cheers!
Facing similar issues here. Airbnb is a good option for short-term rentals, even if you have a child (that narrows down the options, though). I've found one high rise in the Bloor line nearby High Park, 1 bdrm for $1209 including utilities, no credit/background check required, infested with cockroaches and even bedbugs (per online reviews) and I have yet to find a better option. There seem to be a number of basement units going for 1000-1200 range but then again, basements. In Toronto, with all that winter. No thanks, especially with our love for curry.
We're planning to land late July, looking to lock down a unit before we land, though. Fortunately, we have some relatives and friends in the area so we have a fallback. Or there's always Airbnb.
Good luck with your search and keep us updated.