| Canada is full of extensive history, beautiful and diverse scenery, a vibrant people and culture. Within the past 10 years Canada has witnessed a rapid change and a tremendous boom in interest both from tourists and property investors, mainly because the country became more market-oriented.
Like most countries, Canada offers a great range of "home" options. The choice you make will hang on a few factors: your budget, how much space you need and what kind of location you wish to.
Below are some of the living accommodations for you to consider:
- A room for rent. Some owners of houses or apartments may let separate rooms in those dwellings. All of the tenants share the bathroom(s) and the kitchen.
- A studio. These apartments are small-sized and were initially designed for only one person. Most studios consist of a single large-sized room – that consists of a kitchen and a bedroom – and a separate bathroom.
- An apartment. Apartments range in size from one to three bedrooms. They also have separate living rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.
- A duplex. A duplex is a single house divided into two separate living areas. Each area is completely separate from the other, but residents may have a shared yard or driveway.
- A townhouse. Townhouses are small houses which are built in rows, so that they form a chain. Normally, they have a similar exterior.
- A house. There are homes of all shapes and sizes throughout Canada. You may have a house built specially for you on an available lot.
- A condominium. Condos are essentially apartments or townhomes that are owned, not rented. Owners are responsible for all of the internal upkeep on the property and must pay property taxes. They also pay a condominium association fee that covers the costs of outside upkeep, such as lawn mowing.
Besides these types of living accommodation, there is another important choice you need to make: furnished or unfurnished.
Furnished accommodations mean that all of the necessary furnishings - such as beds and chairs - are provided. This option is especially suitable for those who are first moving to Canada, as the cost of transporting your own couches and beds could be rather pricey.
However, most people decided on an unfurnished "home", so that they can decorate the way they would like. Some unfurnished living accommodations will still have kitchen appliances, such as fridges and stoves.
Yet, housing costs can vary greatly, even within the same province. You can save cash on housing by doing some research and focusing on areas outside major cities. |
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