People from around the world look to Canada as a safe haven. Known for its natural beauty, multiculturalism, universal healthcare, and an open-minded citizenry, Canada is a coveted destination for newcomers. And due to an aging population, Canada needs immigrants to augment the work force and sustain, as well as grow, the economy. Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, Canada's immigration minister announced an ambitious, new Immigration Levels ...
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The city of Burnaby neighbours Vancouver to the east and is the third-largest city in British Columbia (after Vancouver and Surrey). Like most of Metro Vancouver, Burnaby is a dynamic, diverse, multi-cultural city with newcomers originating from all over. Once known as a bedroom community, this city has evolved into a metropolis of its own. With a population of 249,197 residents, as well as many lush parks and expansive community ...
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Once again the COVID-19 pandemic is requiring resilience and creativity on behalf of landlords and property managers. As new restrictions are imposed, and open houses and showings are discouraged, many property managers and landlords are turning to creative ways to show off their listed properties. We've created this beginner's guide to help you stay ahead of the game and drive engagement to your listings. Here are our tips, tricks and best ...
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For many Americans looking to relocate, Canada is one of the top choices. Not only do we share a border, we share many values and a similar standard of living; however, we differ in other ways, that make us an attractive destination. In this article, we explore the ins and outs of orchestrating a move to Canada from the U.S. - covering everything from healthcare and cost of living to ...
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As the second wave of the pandemic continues in Montreal hard and measures to help curb the spread persist, we take a closer look at the reported average rent prices for the month of December across the Montreal region. Based on data gathered from numerous listing websites and our own liv.rent platform, our rent reports seek to identify and share key market data and trends, to help inform and educate ...
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As the winter approaches, Toronto is experiencing a second wave of the pandemic and a swath of restrictions intended to curb its spread. With this in mind, we take a closer look at the reported average rent prices for the month of November across the Greater Toronto Area. Based on data gathered from numerous listing websites and our own liv.rent platform, our rent reports seek to identify and share ...
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Rental Trends in November 2020 As we enter the winter months, more Vancouverites have returned to work and some government COVID-19 supports have ended. With this in mind, we take a closer look at the reported average rent prices across the Greater Vancouver Area for October. Based on data gathered from numerous listing websites and our own liv.rent platform, our rent reports seek to identify and share key market data ...
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Surrey is BC’s fastest growing city and largest city by area. Covering a vast expanse of land south of Vancouver between the Fraser River and the U.S. border, Surrey features 6 town centres, a wide variety of housing options in diverse neighbourhoods, some of the region's best sports and recreational facilities, verdant parks, beaches and vast swaths of agricultural land. It is also home to a vibrant mix of thriving ...
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Canada is our home. We take pride in its natural beauty, vibrant cities, and its stable democracy. In addition, our universities and other learning institutions are highly regarded globally. All these factors combine to attract a steady stream of students from around the world who add to the vitality and character of our country. If you are considering beginning, or continuing, your studies in Canada, there are many factors to ...
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liv.rent's Landlord Dashboard offers landlords and property managers an efficient way to view, track and manage their property listings, tenant applications and contracts. The intuitive, simple interface provides a comprehensive, single view of all rental data that matters to you - essentially, a digital landlord toolkit to simplify your lives. In addition, landlords and property managers can benefit from key insights like rent price and applicant ...
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