Doing taxes can be hard enough, but add in the fact that you're a non-resident and there was a global pandemic last year and you have a whole host of new problems. To help clear up tax confusion, liv.rent was joined by Taxback for a live liv.talk webinar that's a renter's how-to guide to getting a bigger tax return. This webinar is perfect for non-residents who are filling their Canadian tax ...
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Rental Trends in March 2021 Before we get carried away into March, we’re going to check in on what Montreal rent really costs on the ground. We made a report based on data from our own liv.rent platform and other listings websites to help our community of renters and landlords navigate the current rental landscape. This month marks a difficult anniversary. It's been about a year since the COVID-19 pandemic turned life ...
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Toronto is perennially the most expensive city in Canada to rent. This winter, we're seeing a unique trend that we expect to continue into the spring that will be music to renters' ears. See the full February 2021 Toronto Rent Report here.
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Rental Trends in March 2021 As March begins, we're taking an up-to-date look at the real cost of rent in Metro Vancouver in 2021 based on data from our own liv.rent platform and other listings websites. This month marks a solemn anniversary as it's been about a year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed our everyday lives here in Canada and beyond. But, this month has some bright spots — spring is ...
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They say there's no such thing as a free lunch, but in Canadian cities like Vancouver and Toronto, there is such a thing as free rent. Today, when you're browsing apartment listings you might come across rental incentives almost never seen before. At the time of this article, it's been almost one year since the COVID-19 pandemic began and changed the way we rent. Now, with supply outpacing demand, it's a ...
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Unless you plan to live in the library, you're going to need a place to stay in the city while you study. We're looking at everything you need to know about living off-campus at the University of Toronto, starting with a framework for how to get a place. Then, we'll look at the different campuses and where you can live nearby. The University of Toronto, or "U of T" for ...
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Love it or hate it, it's undeniable that when people are looking for their next home, they're checking the apartments for rent on Craigslist. For one reason or another, it seems to be where everyone goes to list and find places to live in Canada. So, as long as it's here to stay, it's helpful to know exactly how you can use it to your advantage as a landlord or ...
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There's a reason why psychics and astrologers still have a job — everyone wants to know what the future holds. While we don't have a crystal ball, we do have unique insights into Canadian real estate investment trends for 2021 that will help future, budding, or current investors to thrive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSMPvugasM8 Meet our in-house expert Melany Roa. Her experiences at liv.rent helping landlords and tenants have given her exclusive insights into the ...
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Renters have to get well organized and be prepared to share some personal information if they want to get an apartment. Credit checks are important for landlords and property managers because it's a standardized way for them to see if a potential tenant is reliable and will be able to pay their rent on time. But what is a credit score, and what kind of credit score do you need to ...
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Vancouver vs. Surrey cost of living The two largest cities in B.C. are less than an hour apart. When it comes to everyday life, however, they're a world away. We're pitting Surrey vs. Vancouver in a battle royale of livability by comparing key costs of living indicators. We'll show you exactly how you could save or splurge depending on which city you decide to call home. Vancouver vs. Surrey: Major ...
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