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Minutes from McMaster University and the McMaster University Medical Center. Quick and easy access to the 403 and QEW for commuters or travellers
Close to convenience store, local bus routes and Hwy access. Free outdoor parking
Close to McMaster University, local shopping and all major bus routes.
Close to Jackson Sq. Local bus service and shopping
Near Main & Wentworth
The Grand is located near Lackner Centre, Ottawa River Centre, Stanley Park Mall, Stanley Park Conservation Area and many parks. Easy access to major highways and transit.Just minutes away from Eastgate Square, Lake Avenue Park and Centre Mall. Easy quick access to QEW, Lincoln M Alexander Parkway and Chedoke Expressway
Quick highway access. Close to amenities
Excellent location, close to transit, local stores, banks and easy access to Linc.
Close to the Hamilton Go Station, local shops and Jackson Sq.
Close to McMaster University, local bus service and shopping.
Great location, close to shopping, Hwy access and Bus routes.
Beautiful building with Easy Hwy access, Close to Westdale village and local shopping.
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UPPER JAMES1 & 2 bedrooms available631-633 Upper James Street
Close to Local shopping, Malls and all public transport.
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CHEDOKE1,2 & 3 bedrooms available
760 Mohawk Road WestClose to walking trails, shopping and local bus service.
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MOUNTAIN PARK1 & 2 bedroom available
8 East 36th StreetClose to schools, transit, parks, hospital.
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WESTMOUNT 2 & 3 bedrooms available
1928 Main Street WestClose to 403, bus routes and local shopping
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KENSINGTONBachelor, 1 & 2 bedrooms
115 Main Street EastDown town core location, walking distance to the Go Station, Jackson Sq. and all local bus services.
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OAKLAND 11 bedroom apts. available
123 Charlton Av. E.Nr. John St. Bus Routes and walking distance to Jackson Sq.
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FONTAINEBLEAU1, 2 & 3 bedroom available
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WESTPARK1 & 2 bedroom available
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Offers many features for your active lifestyle. Includes swimming pool, and is only steps away from the Niagara Escarpment. Well maintained with up to date amenities including underground parking for some units.
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Worry-Free living is what you can enjoy in this extremely secure building. Ideal for seniors, close to many conveniences includingEastgate Mall, and bus routes.
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John & Charlton The Villa Marie Community - 43 & 57 Forest Ave., 50 Young St., 151 Hughson St. – 905 528 5253
Main & Bay Blink Bonnie Apartments - 136 Bay St. South – 905 528 4675
Main & Bay Bay 200-200 Bay St. South – 905 529 9553
Main & Bay Haldimand Apartments - 140 Robinson St. – 905 529 9553
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Bay & Charlton The Concord - 187 Park Ave. – 905 525 3371
Main & Queen Savaria & Pannonia Towers - 145 & 165 Queen St. South – 905 570 8691
Bay & King The Marketeer & Villager - 150 & 160 Market St. – 905 529 9401
Main & John Landmark Place - 100 Main St. East – 905 528 1414
John & Burlington Harbour & Marina Towers - 35 Brock St. & 600 John St. North – 905 526 1994
Main & Nash The Eldorado - 494 Queenston Rd. – 905 573 6361
West & Fairview Westgate Towers - 661 West St. – 519 751 3867
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as you know, one of the biggest considerations you’re faced with when it comes to choosing a rental is your choice of location.
Unlike furniture, paint and decor, it’s the one thing that you cannot change, so it’s important to choose well.
What are the critical things to consider when choosing a location? There are so many personal variables it’s really up to you to decide. As an example, if it is just as important to you to be close to your children’s school as it is to your place of work, then look for a place that offers you the best of both worlds. If you own a car and want to use public transportation whenever possible to save on parking and gas costs, a well-connected mass transit location may be a better option for you. If you’re a walker, close proximity to major amenities should be a definite consideration. Doing errands such as grocery shopping and banking on foot has many health benefits and gives you a chance to meet your neighbours and discover new places too.
Don’t let the cost of rent solely dictate your choice of location. Make a list of your priorities first, and then take the time to assess each location for its merits and weigh your options.
how do you know when you’ve found the right apartment?Apartment hunting isn’t easy. The right location, the right
amount of space and the right budget are very important factors. But you need to go beyond the basics. The apartment has to feel right.
Whether it’s the layout, the lighting or the quaint detailing from the building’s era, know what you want in terms of style.
Sometimes a key point is a specific exposure. A green thumb might want their balcony to get as much sunlight as possible, while someone who works the night shift might prefer a western exposure to avoid morning light.
For some, the amenities are extremely important. Why not find a place that has fitness facilities, a pool or a party room if you know that those amenities are a great part of your lifestyle.
Closet space, kitchen counter prep area and distance from couch to TV for people who love their big screens are important. There are just too many factors to consider, so write them all down. Fill your list out as much as possible. You’ll need to prioritize your wishlist, and you may or may not find that place that hits each and every item, but if you go looking with a very clear picture of what you want, chances are you’ll find what you’re looking for!
Visit lots of apartments and pull out your list to see how each measures up. With Renters Guide in hand you’ll find that perfect place. Our magazine and website, homeTRADER.ca, offer the best selection of available apartments as well as informative articles and advice, making it easy to make your move!
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221 Melvin Ave., Hamilton(Parkdale/Barton)
Vittoria Apartments
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Features:• Clean apartment in modern building• Large balconies with view• Shopping nearby & on bus route• Security monitored premises• New private underground parking available• Quick access to QEW & Niagara
1 Bedroom $600 + hydro
2 Bedroom $700 + hydro
3 Bedroom $900 + hydro
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• Great locations - close to schools and shopping
• Fridge and stove
• Buses at your door
Spectacular Townhomes
2 bedrooms $890 - $930 3 bedrooms $992 - $1,017
Mountain locations
• Very quiet setting• Well maintained in a sought-after location• On a major bus route and just minutes from
Dundas• Affordable apartments
1884 & 1900 Main St. W
To view call Lauri Ward at289-921-7368 (RENT)
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Beautiful west end location overlooking the ravine1 bedrooms $681, 2 bedrooms $830, 3 bedrooms $1,001
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Many great locations to choose from
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Lifestyle choice is important to many of us and these buildings offer many amenities. Spend the summer in the gazebo, watch the kids in the playground or cool off in the pool; stroll around the landscaped lawns or under a shade tree. Major building renovations undertaken over the past three years. Top quality found in this family-oriented condominium complex offering various suites -some in a unique two storey design.
COMMUNITY FEATURES: Highway Access, Grocery / Supermarket, Pharmacy, Movie / Theatre, Elementary School, Middle School, Daycare Center
PLUS: Tenants pay personal use hydro only, Seasonal Pool, Exercise room, Dishwasher, Controlled Access
• Recreational activities• Close to the GO station, QEW, 407, 403
Highways, Joseph Brant Hospital, Spencer Smith Park.• Parking available
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Your apartment search will be more successful if you know in advance what information your landlord will require
from you when you make an application to rent.
To ensure that your application goes as smoothly as possible, take some time to compile the appropriate information (such as contact names and phone numbers) before you go to visit any apartments in person so it is easily accessible when you need it
Once you’ve found that perfect apartment, the next step will be to complete a rental application form. Completing this standard form will provide your landlord with some basic information about you: your current residence (or landlord); your rental history – if you have one; your employment history and/or references, personal references, credit references and banking information or a reference letter from your bank. “It’s also helpful to have a real pay stub to verify your employment,” says Annette Mincer of Direct Properties. Some applicants, it seems, unfortunately do attempt to falsify employment information.
You should also bring along on your search a personal cheque, bank draft or sufficient funds to cover the first and last month’s rent, which you will be required to submit with your application. Without a deposit to establish a contract, the landlord cannot process your application.
Keep in mind that the last month’s rent is not a “security deposit” (which were declared illegal in Ontario in the 1970s), but rather a deposit that is held in trust by the land-lord and then applied to the last month’s
renting checklist what the landlord will require from you
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• Cheque, bank draft or funds to cover the first and last month’s rent
• Information on previous residence(s) and landlord(s) including phone numbers and contact information
• Employment history – current and previous employers including phone numbers and contact information. Bringing a paystub may be beneficial
• Banking information – name, address and phone number of your bank, and account number and contact person
• Letter from a personal guarantor, if required
• Reference letters or documentation such as credit references, personal references, etc.
it is re-rented or until the termination of the lease, whichever happens first.
When you fill out a rental application, make sure that it’s the apartment you really want. You’re putting down a deposit on it and, if approved, it’s yours. By doing your research and knowing what area you want to live in, what you can afford and what type of apart-ment and amenities you need, you’re sure to find the perfect place – and when you do, you’ll know it.
Jane Herman is a communications consultant who has worked in the rental property industry. Jane provides communications solutions for a diverse range of clients and has written about food, fashion,
apartment living and personal finance for several publications.
rent when you terminate your lease. If you remain in the apartment for more than a year you should receive annual interest on your deposit. If the rent is increased during the term of your tenancy, the accumulated interest is applied to top up your last month’s rent deposit so that it remains equivalent to the total of a month’s rent.
You should be aware, and agree to have the landlord conduct a credit check on you. This is a standard procedure and does not violate the Privacy Act. The landlord does need your permission to run a credit check, this is usually included in the rental application.
If you are not employed (if you are a student, for example), you may need to have a guar-antor sign the application form to verify that the rent will be paid on time and in full each month. If you have a guarantor this means that it is their responsibility to pay your rent if you can’t, and they are as financially liable for the rent as you are.
If you are a new immigrant, be prepared to present all of your immigration documenta-tion, as well as the first and last month’s rent. You will also need to be able to verify that you can pay the rent throughout the term of your lease. If you have sufficient funds in your bank account to cover the rent for the term of the lease, but are not employed, this can sometimes be problematic. Be aware that it is illegal for a landlord to try to collect all of the rent from you in advance; however you may be asked for a guarantor or to sub-mit post-dated cheques.
Some residents mistakenly think they can get out of a lease any time they want. If you need to terminate your tenancy before your lease expires you must give the landlord 60 days notice to try to re-rent the apartment. You are legally responsible for the rent until
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401 Main Street -East 1 bdrm apts $735/mo & 2 Bdrm apts $850/mo Hydro extra. Underground prkg included. Security cameras. Keyless entry. Close to all amenities,shopping & Bus Routes Call Kevin at (905)317-9885 Owned & operated by Rainco Inc
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aPartMentS (eaSt HaMiLtOn) -- Near Mount Albion. Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms from $595 Clean, well kept building, close to schools & shopping. No pets. Call (905)573-7813
MeLvin ave near -expressway. Spacious, bright, painted & upgraded 1 bed apt. $650 +Hydro. Includes parking, fridge & stove. Convenient lo-cation. Bus stops at door. Laundry room, spec-tacular views! (289)396-8500, www.smar.ca
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a1 aMBianCe viCtOrian -HUGE:Entire 2nd flr apt,106 Blake street(1 blk East off of Main str East & Sherman ave(right hand turn).4 Huge Rms with levels:living rm,dng rm,bed rm kitch with pantry,full bath, sun porch, side porch, Prkg, close to amens,huge yard.$1100/monthly+ hydro. Avail now.MUST SEE!!! (905)548-0113, (905)543-0011
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StOneY CreeK - -Newly renovated Build-ing 2 bdrms, $825 Heat, hydro & prkg incl. Quiet, well-kept adult bldg. Hrdwd/ceramics, laundry, Seniors welcome. Elevator. Walk to amens. No dogs.(905)319-1835, (905)662-8953
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After more than 30 years of apartment management ...Stellen knows how to make you feel RIGHT AT HOME.
477 Elizabeth St.
Prime Downtown location BurlingtonA walk to shops • lake • park • public transportation
Prime Downtown location BurlingtonA walk to shops • lake • park • public transportation
478 Pearl St.■ Modern Elevators■ Upgraded Suites/Utilities Incl.■ Garden Terrace (Pearl)■ Indoor Parking Available■ On-site Management■ Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms (subject to availability)
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$1,200 Three-bedroom without garage
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by Dan Hopkins
Blizzards, Black Ice and moving
Moving when ice and snow are in
the daily forecast isn’t a popular choice for many Canadians. It’s cold and slippery; but with some extra safety precautions, winter moving also has many advantages.
Moving last minute? No problem, if it’s during the cold months. Choosing to move in the “off season” – sometime between November and March – can save you time and money.
Summer is the busiest season for moving companies. This means you must be well prepared, booking six to eight weeks in advance to ensure your preferred moving company is available. Not only are they higher in demand but generally their rates are also more expensive.
Some companies may be more willing to negotiate their rates during the winter months as they’re competing for business during the slow season. Likewise, less rush and stress for companies in the winter means you get their best employees resulting in a higher quality of service.
With everything booked, now comes the packing. Follow these tips for a relaxed and toasty move – no matter what’s going on outside those frosted windows.
• Haveacontingencyplan.Keepupto date with local weather forecasts and change your plans accordingly. If a big snowfall or freezing rain is expected the morning of your move day, don’t risk it.
• Keepcozy.Carryextrawarmclothesfor you and your family – including
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hats, gloves and snow pants. Pack these ahead of time and clearly label them so you can locate them immediately.
• Rememberyouritemswillbeinanon-heated environment for a while. Ensure your plants, electronics and liquids are properly packed and protected from the cold.
• Allowextratimeonthemoveday– cold weather slows things down. Additionally,rushinginthewintercan lead to accidents and injuries.
• Havedrivewaysandsidewalkscleared of snow before the movers arrive. Your driveway needs to be ploughed wider than usual – enough to allow the moving truck’s loading ramp to be positioned as close to your front door as possible. Lay plywood down on muddy or slushy areas. Slipping can not only lead to dropped boxes and broken possessions but also personal injury.
• Qualitymoverswillusefloorrunnersto protect your floors in high traffic
area but for extra protection inside, coveryourfloorstoprotectthemfromtracked-in snow, mud, and salt.
• Drivesafe.Makesuremaintenanceand service on your vehicles is current. Check the air pressure on your tires and ensure the trunk is equipped with emergency kits (matches,flashlight,food),blankets,andshovels.Driveslowlywithextracaution.
• Becertainthatyourheatingcompanyfor your new home is aware of your move in day.
Wintertime moving doesn’t have to be wet and miserable. With these reminders, you’ll be packed up, moved and basking in the warmth of your new home before you know it.
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St. Catharines & Niagara Falls1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS AND TOWNHOMES
• Fully renovated• Inground pool onsite• Excellent neighbourhood; close to all amenities• Private courtyards with garden walk-out or balcony• Five appliances
*Prices, specifi cations and availability subject to change without notice... E&O.E