Rental Resources
Should you file your own taxes or hire a professional?
Tax season can be a stressful time of year for all Canadians. For landlords and renters in particular, keeping track of the special tax considerations and different types of property taxes & deductions can seem an overwhelming task on top of already busy...
Should you file your own taxes or hire a professional?
Tax season can be a stressful time of year for all Canadians. For landlords and renters in particular, keeping track of the special tax considerations and different types of property taxes & deductions can seem an overwhelming task on top of already busy schedules. While many choose to take advantage of the different types of tax software available in Canada and file their taxes themselves,...
Should you file your own taxes or hire a professional?
Tax season can be a stressful time of year for all Canadians. For landlords and renters in particular, keeping track of the special tax considerations and different types of property taxes & deductions can seem an overwhelming task on top of already busy schedules. While many choose to take advantage of the different types of tax software available in Canada and file their taxes themselves,...
December 2023 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance The average monthly rent price for a one-bedroom, unfurnished unit in Metro Vancouver has decreased by $21 this December to a new regional rate of $2,341. Vancouver is the most expensive city to rent in the country, with an average rent price of...
December 2023 Toronto Rent Report
At a glance Toronto's average monthly rent price for an unfurnished, one-bedroom unit is now $2,284, a $45 decrease since November. Average monthly rent prices for one-, two-, and three-bedroom furnished and unfurnished units all fell in Downtown Toronto this month...
December 2023 Calgary & Edmonton Rent Report
rental averages and trends for Calgary via the December 2023 liv rent report
The best off campus housing at the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is Canada's fifth-largest public research university and one of the largest schools in the province, welcoming approximately 41,000 students each year across its five distinct campus locations. If you're one of the students attending the...
Rent Reports
June 2023 Toronto Rent Report
At a glance The average monthly rent for an unfurnished, one-bedroom unit in Toronto has increased by $44...
June 2023 Calgary & Edmonton Rent Report
At a glance Calgary's average monthly rent price for an unfurnished, one-bedroom unit rose by $50, to...
June 2023 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance The average monthly rent for a one-bedroom, unfurnished unit in Metro Vancouver has risen by $12...
May 2023 Calgary & Edmonton Rent Report
At a glance Calgary's average monthly rent price for an unfurnished, one-bedroom unit fell by $21, to...
May 2023 Toronto Rent Report
At a glance The average monthly rent for an unfurnished, one-bedroom unit in Toronto has fallen by $46 since...
May 2023 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance This May, the average rent for a one-bedroom, unfurnished unit in Metro Vancouver has risen by...
October 2023 Calgary & Edmonton Rent Report
At a glance The average monthly rent price for an unfurnished, one-bedroom unit in Calgary fell by $94 this...
September 2023 Metro Vancouver Rent Report
At a glance This September marks the sixth consecutive month-to-month increase for Metro Vancouver's average...
September 2023 Toronto Rent Report
At a glance The Greater Toronto Area's average monthly rate for a one-bedroom, unfurnished unit has...
September 2023 Montreal Rent Report
At a glance Montreal's city-wide average rent price for an unfurnished, one-bedroom unit has increased by...
Renters
FAQ: Everything You Need To Know About Rent Deposits In Ontario
For both renters and landlords in Toronto or other areas...
Ask An Expert: Duuo’s Katie Garland On Tenant Insurance FAQs
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Ask An Expert: Gather Coliving’s Jonathan Chawla On Building Community & Eliminating Vacancy Costs
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Renting 101: Our Top Tips For First Time Renters
Hi there! We're liv.rent and we make renting easier for...
Applying For A Rental In Ontario Part 4: How Do I Fill Out A Rental Application?
Once you've found your next home, then it's time to fill...
Apartments For Rent Near U of T In Downtown Toronto
Whether you're a student looking for some great off-campus...
[Updated May 2023] The 8 Cheapest Neighbourhoods To Rent In The City Of Toronto
Renters across Canada are facing increasingly high rental...
The Top 8 Pet Friendly Neighbourhoods in Toronto
Toronto is truly a world-class city in many regards, but...
Normal Wear And Tear Vs. Damage: What’s The Difference?
Every landlord and renter knows all too well that no...
Data Privacy And Renting: How To Protect Your Information
Information privacy is a hot-button issue that's taken...
The Top 8 Apartment Rental Websites In Vancouver
Vancouver, BC is a truly spectacular place to call home....
Landlords
FAQ: Everything you need to know about rent deposits in Alberta
Every Canadian province has its own rules regarding rent...
The 27 best landlord apps for easier renting
Today's landlords have benefitted greatly from the rapid...
The 5 best neighbourhoods to invest in real estate in Toronto
Canada's housing market has been notoriously turbulent in...
[Updated for 2024] What is Ontario’s maximum allowable rent increase?
Another year means the possibility of another rent...