| Like most countries, Canada offers a great variety of options when it comes to selecting a place to call "home". Your choice will depend on several factors - your budget, your space needs, and your desired location.
Here are some of the living accommodations you may want to consider:
- A room for rent. Some individuals who own a house or an apartment may rent out separate rooms in those dwellings. Still, the bathroom(s) and the kitchen are shared by all tenants.
- A studio. These apartments are small-sized and were primarily designed for only one person. Most consist of a single large room – that includes a kitchen and a bedroom – and a separate bathroom.
- An apartment. Apartments range in size from one to three bedrooms. They also have separate kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms.
- A duplex. A duplex is a single home that has been divided into two separate living areas, each area being fully separate from the other. Still, the residents may have a shared yard or driveway.
- A townhouse. Townhouses are small-sized houses which are built in rows, so that they form a chain. Most of the homes in the chain look similar.
- A house. The Canadian real estate business offers homes of all shapes and sizes. You may have a house built specifically to your specifications on a lot.
- A condominium. Condos are basically apartments or townhomes that are owned, not rented. Owners are responsible for all of the internal maintenance and care on the property and must pay property taxes. They also pay a condo association fee which covers the costs of outdoor upkeep, such as lawn mowing.
Besides these types of living accommodation, there is another important choice you need to make: furnished or unfurnished.
In Canada, you can find accommodations that are furnished. This means that all of the necessary furnishings are provided, such as beds and chairs. This option is especially suitable for those who are immigrating to Canada, because the cost of transporting your own couches and beds could be rather expensive.
Most people, nonetheless, decided on an unfurnished "home", so that they can decorate the way they want. Some unfurnished homes and apartments will still come with kitchen appliances, such as fridges and stoves.
Also, keep in mind that housing costs can vary considerably, even within the same province. By doing some research and considering areas outside of major cities, you can save cash on housing. |
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