7 Things You Need To Know Before Moving To Victoria BC

[@theokanarellis9539]

Hello, Ainsley. I've been seriously thinking about making a permanent move from Toronto to Victoria. I want to retire somewhere that's smaller, quieter, less busy, and warmer than Toronto. This video was very helpful. I know it's not going to be easy to find a one -bedroom rental In Victoria or the surrounding communties such as Oak Bay, but I am definitely planning to move within the next year or so. I will be in Victoria July 2023, and would appreciate your help in setting up a meeting with someone that could help me find suitable one-bedroom rentals. Thanks very much.

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

Hey Theo, that's exciting that you're planning a move! I'd be happy to send you over a contact for relocation specialist who could help you find a rental here. Please feel free to shoot me an email to [e-mail] and I'll send you over her contact details! Thanks for watching my channel, have a great day!

[@gordonspicer9250]

Yyj is a perfect downsize retirement if you are from yyz yul or yvr and your house is paid off. Having lived there, expect 8-15 degree sunny days in the winter, and no oppressive humidity or heat in the summer. The beaches forests and sights are awesome. And dont forget, you are a beautiful 100$ 30 minute return harbour flight to yvr, so really, you are living there as well. I cant wait to move there!

[@broughtonparkade5381]

Rent for a 1 br with no amenities is $2400 a month. A $60 bag of groceries includes 300 gr of sliced beef, a bottle of mayo, s pack of cheese slices, 3 cans of prepared chili, 2 cans of sliced mushroom’s and 1 steak.

[@birgitmitchell5873]

One surprise for me, moving from Surrey to a Victoria suburb (Saanichton) was the increase in food prices. They say it's because of the ferry cost, but even produce and dairy made here is expensive. Also the streetlights are very inadequate. Along the Patricia Bay highway are long tracks without any lights and existing light are very dim. But it is oh,so pretty here. Lots of farmlands and undeveloped woodsy areas. I would never go back. Ferry travel is also expensive and restrictive time wise.

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

Hey Birgit, thanks for your comment. Yes the ferry does add cost to bringing food over here, making it more expensive and yes restrictive. And I totally appreciate your comment about ferry traffic, I actually discuss that point in my latest Video titled "Moving to Victoria". Thanks for your comment!

[@ADUVAID]

Hi Ainsley, Very informative video. Loved watching your pleasant smile which speaks for how beautiful Victoria is. I am Rajeev by the way....

[@yangchen542]

Thanks much for the sharing.👍

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

You are most welcome

[@deebrake]

Thanks so much for this video and the information. Thank you also for the contact information you mentioned to help with re-location. We do plan to relocate in we hope about 6 months. Have a great evening.

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

Thanks very much, I had fun doing it!

[@victor-tube]

great video Ainsley

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

thank you!

[@brianb.2857]

Great info Ainsley. Your videos are really well done.

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

Thanks so much!

[@HardeepSingh-gf9st]

Thanks for the info... See you soon.

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

You're welcome! Are you moving to the island sometime in the near future?

[@pamelakjamieson4212]

There is a shortage of doctors clinics and GPs in general. This could be an important reason to know before moving to Victoria right now and Duncan area.

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

Hey Pamela thanks for your comment! I totally understand there is a shortage of Doctors in all of BC right now, I actually mention this in my latest video titled "Moving to Victoria". thanks so much for your comment, I appreciate you watching!

[@zurella9962]

Hellooo, I'm moving to Victoria for 4 months and studying in Camosun College. Do you have any advice for my situation? Thanks in advance! Also I have to work while studying 😺

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

Hey there, that's exciting. Finding a rental can be challenging but if you're going to be looking for a rental, I have another video on my channel about how to secure a rental in a competitive market!!! Good luck!

[@Alwaysbytheocean]

Hi Ainsley, thank you so much for this video was so informative!!! We are moving to Victoria on December we would love to get in contact with the relocating agent 😊

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

Sounds good Maxine...Shoot me an email to [e-mail]

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

Hi Maxine! Did you end up relocating to Victoria? Or are you still planning to?

[@andrewpurdy5720]

Hey I’m looking to move to British Columbia close to Kamloops from US and would love any leads you can help me with!

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

Hey Andrew! That's exciting! Do you need a recommendation for a Realtor near Kamloops?

[@andrewpurdy5720]

@@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate yes that would be awesome I speak with a Immigration consultant tomorrow but some help with a local would be fantastic if you have any help or advice I’d love to hear it !

[@andrewpurdy5720]

Also is a house or townhouse under 3,000/mo possible in kamloops ?

[@tarunwadhwa6274]

Hey Ainsley, I noticed that the steering wheel is on the right side of the car. Is that correct?

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

Well spotted, no it's on the left, it's just the self-facing camera on my phone that gives that effect..

[@tomjerry-ge7ed]

Is there easy to find part time jobs in victoria?

[@vulcaneir2758]

So, are you saying that within the span of 2 to 3 years, the cost of renting may decrease? I am asking this question coz I am sort of moving to Victoria, UVic to be precise. I am just making sure that majority of my finances are not totally spent on rent.

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

Hey Vikas, thanks for your message. The rental market is extra difficult right now I think a number of factors have attributed to that. Some people stopped renting rooms to University students during COVID so that put a lot more pressure on other rentals and then COVID also gave so many people the flexibility to work remotely and therefore more people were choosing to move out to Vancouver Island which also put pressure on the rental market. I'm not sure where we will be in 2-3 years but with inflation right now it's hard to imagine it would be cheaper in a few years time to rent. It all boils down to supply and demand and as long as there is this much demand I think prices will continue to rise but hopefully they will rise a lot slower than they have in the previous 2 years. Hope that help and how exciting that you'll be going to UVIC!

[@vulcaneir2758]

@@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate Thank you for answering my query. So what r my options then? Should I live in the dorms or rent a basement room or should I live in the outskirts of Victoria?

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

@@vulcaneir2758 Hey Vikas, they are adding new housing at UVIC this year and next year, you can read more here: uvic.ca/news/topics/2022+uvic-housing-forum+news that might be a great option for you. If you have a car it's cheaper to leave in the outskirts of Victoria, it's hard to say for sure what your best options will be until a little closer to the time!

[@archie_bunker]

the rent will not decrease Vikas it will keep going up. we might see it relax in the next 3 to 5 years

[@stephaniebell810]

We are looking to move to a small town outside of Victoria. Any suggestions? We were thinking of Nanaimo

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

Hey Stephanie! Yes Nanimo could be a nice place to move to...Depends on what you are after really. Courtney is also quite nice. If you decide your interested in looking to purchase real estate somewhere else on the island let me know and I'd be happy to put you in touch with a local real estate agent!!!

[@stephaniebell810]

@@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate I am looking at a few places to live. Could I contact you?

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

@@stephaniebell810 for sure...shoot me an email to [e-mail]!

[@daygarr316]

Hi Ainsley! I'm a Manufacturing engineer, I was offered a Job there in Victoria at De Havilland manufacturing unit, I was wondering if you know who can help me to find a place to rent. Thanks in advance!

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

Hey! Sounds good, happy to share my contact. Please shoot me an email to [e-mail] and I'll happily connect you with a great person who can help you secure a rental!

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

Hey just following up with you, I never saw an email come through from you. I'm happy to share my contact with you if you'd like to send me an email to [e-mail]

[@marcelafaralhi968]

Hello! Thank you for your video! I’m moving to Victoria in 3 months to study at uvic. I’m from Brazil and it is very difficult to find a place to live. Can you help me with your contacts?

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

Hi Marcela yes I'd love to put you in touch with her. Please send me an email to [e-mail] and I'll connect the two of you.

[@oruthekkan]

Thanks am from india soon i be there with a work permit visa thanks

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

you're welcome!

[@bobreid9146]

Hello, we currently live in West Vancouver. We are thinking of moving to Victoria because our daughter and husband have purchased a home in Colwood. We have a home also in Maui where we live for 6 months of the year. So looking to save some money by buying an apartment or penthouse near downtown Victoria. We are looking for an agent to help us in our search. Robert

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

Hey Robert, I just got your email signing up for my newsletter. I'd love to help you, I'll reach out via email.

[@donerickson7305]

Hope those are Canadian dollars

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

yes canadian dollars!

[@Dan-nt2yb]

Rule #1. Brings LOTS of money.

[@danieltaylor3396]

B.C.=Bring Cash

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

Lol, fair comment!

[@archie_bunker]

and a RV

[@jackefron2615]

I don't wanna see anything I wanna see u coz I love uuu

[@broughtonparkade5381]

Dont move here unless you are independently wealthy or you will struggle.

[@patienceodia9727]

Hi please can I get your email. Thanks or how can I message you

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

[e-mail]

[@hatemsaadaoui3603]

Thanks for information I think I used next time let me know I look for industrial in Victoria .

[@ainsleygowervictoriarealestate]

No problem, I had fun doing it!