Housing in Canada

There are many options when it comes to housing in Canada. In major cities, most newcomers will rent an apartment as their first permanent home. Many banks and mortgage companies in Canada have a program that enables newcomers purchase their first homes. It is important to take the time to think about where you want to live.

Apart from your family size, here are some of the reasons that you might want to consider as you decide where you and your family want to settle down:

• Proximity to schools
• Proximity to downtown
• Neighborhood
• Transit systems
• Proximity to community
• Affordability

The education quality in the Canadian schools is very high. But, let's be real, we would like our children to go to certain schools for one reason or another. Most schools admit their students depending on the set geographical boundaries. So if you have a school in mind, call the school board or the school and ask them for their boundaries, that way you will be sure to have your children in the schools you want.

How else can you decide which school you want your child to attend?

• School performance
• Detailed school report

If you are planning to get a mortgage and buy your own place then the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation(CMHC) is a good place to start. CMHC helps people access a wide choice of quality, affordable homes.

If you want to have a feel of what is out for sale then mls.ca, an advertising vehicle will help you search the various market properties across Canada.

Want to rent a place? Then check out the links below.

Alberta Places 4 Rent 247 Apartments	British Columbia Home Base	Manitoba Renters Hotline
New Brunswick My Ideal Home	Newfoundland & Labrador Canada Rentals	North West Territories 247 Apartments
Nova Scotia My Ideal Home	Nunavut Nunavut rentals	Ontario Renters News Rent Ontario View It
Prince Edward Island Hamblys Rentals	Quebec Louer	Saskatchewan Places 4 Rent
Yukon Places 4 Rent