1. What about A/C? - Test and verify the A/C. - Can A/C be installed? Verify with landlords, contracts, and building by-laws? 2. Is the Heating working properly? Any noise? - which types of heating? Forced air, electric baseboard, or boiler? - Make sure there is no strange noise from the vents. Is there any buzzling or crackling noise? - Pay attention to the fan noise level. - Ramp up the heat in the apartment and listen for the furnace to kick in and assess its fan noise level. 3. Is it well insulated? - Check the quality of windows. When were the windows fixed or replaced? - Check window sealing. Whether there are double glasses or a single glass. - Check whether there is any cold draft. - Check for noise leaking through the closed window (on summer days) - Check the doors too. 4. What's the cost of the utilities and what's included? - Whether water, electricity, and gas included? - If not included, what's the average utility cost per month? Who pays for what? 5. Are pets allowed? 6. What's the process for repairs? - Who does repairs? landlords or property management? 7. What's the neighborhood like? - Is it close to work? - public transit - grocery store and pharmacy - Hospital and vet clinic - Schools for kids - Parking. Is there street parking or guest parking? - Noise level
@2GringosOnTheGulf Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your time with us 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico Yucatan Peninsula 🇲🇽🐶🥰✌️🐶
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Hope you’re enjoying the warm and sunny weather 🤗
@hst-jh6oj Жыл бұрын
Very useful.. thank you very much! Another thing I wanted to add was “Sub Leasing” or Passing over the lease to someone else in case you wanna leave the apartment prior to lease end date.
@stay_puft Жыл бұрын
Something very specific to Vancouver (and the GVA) is knowing if your building can withstand a major earthquake. Older concrete mid-rise's and unreinforced masonry buildings are the most at risk for collapsing.
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this important point!
@pinetworkminer8377 Жыл бұрын
What about for Victoria, BC?
@emersonpan Жыл бұрын
Another thing to check is whether the neighbours smoke. Say goodbye to fresh air if that's the case.
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
That's a big one! 100%
@nancyrafnson4780 Жыл бұрын
In Manitoba, no smoking is allowed in any public buildings including apartments. That, of course, doesn’t mean that people won’t smoke.
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
😒
@nancyrafnson4780 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! It is very helpful to “born” Canadians too! I’m an “older” 😂 lady (74) and I have moved multiple times in my life but I still found this very helpful. I think I will write out your tips as I’m on the hunt again ! 😔😔
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! All the best with your search - hood you find a gem!
@sunnymahey8559 Жыл бұрын
Great informative all the videos ....cheeerrrssss
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@teejaylecapois9741 Жыл бұрын
I live in eastern Ontario. Lots of old houses and apartment buildings. Lots of issues. Thanks for the information.
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@taniamykytyak6485 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your work, this is really useful information that helps👍
@titoronoh6966 Жыл бұрын
Very informative. Definitely you knew number of emergencies Anna.Hehehe...Great job ladies.
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@victorphillips7580 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this information 🙏 You guys are the best ❤️🤗
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!🙌🙏
@sufyanmukri9610 Жыл бұрын
A few more things to check are rental agreement, how much deposit is charged, reviews of the property on the internet. I remember one property had the rental agreement that i need to pay some money to replace something every 3 months. I can ask the maintenance guy to do it but he will charge me. They also limit the number of visitors. If they stay for more than 5 days, i need to start paying extra for utilities. If they stay for more than 15 days, they need to be included in the lease
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s incredible - never encountered that. Sounds like very strict or very scammy conditions
@sufyanmukri9610 Жыл бұрын
@@MakeThatChange Yes, they were strict n money oriented. In turn, the services they provide to the residents is good
@alexanderadonyae7937 Жыл бұрын
Im from Detroit, Canada is right next door to us lol.. it's too expensive to live in Toronto, but Windsor is less noisy and more affordable..
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
💯💯 the climate is also much nicer than Toronto!
@alexanderadonyae7937 Жыл бұрын
@@MakeThatChange absolutely
@annemarie.k Жыл бұрын
Kindly do a video on what protocol students have to follow to do freelance work/ business while studying in Canada
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the request!
@alpatorix Жыл бұрын
I have forced air in my apartment and I don't like it, it is so noisy . . .
@andrewbraddock9522 Жыл бұрын
yes, the heating in new buildings is very bad
@kkvj3305 Жыл бұрын
Please make video on rents, jobs after studying for international students, is really inflation in canada, life hard or easy in order to earn money, please make daily vlogs about life and rules in canada, i hope you talk about these questions in your videoes❤❤❤good vlogs please keep Posting videos
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
Stay tuned!
@maklorm5381 Жыл бұрын
I love video 📸
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@irapamrahs1981 Жыл бұрын
I will be moving there in next 3,4 months, I am still very anxious how I will survive outside when it will be -30, I am from India and 30 is normal temprature here, thanks for your valuable insights.
@sacphilip Жыл бұрын
Does a heater double up an an ac? I'm not sure if it maintains 20 degree even in the summer?
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
If an an apartment has a furnace heater( as many new construction condos do), then the same furnace helps generate both warm and hot air.
@shazam4u Жыл бұрын
How long is the typical agreement period for the rental ?
@alpatorix Жыл бұрын
1 year and you will have 2 months notice
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
thanks for chiming in, Alpatorix!
@shuwen9149 Жыл бұрын
A kind reminder, the amount of deposit should not exceed one-month rent (at least in Ontario) according to the law. If your landlord charge you more, you might want to think if you want to deal with this person who doesn't obey the law
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the note, Shuwen!
@nancyrafnson4780 Жыл бұрын
This will vary from province to province. In Manitoba, you can only be charged 1/2 month’s rent for the damages deposit and also 1/2 month’s rent for a pet damage deposit. Also, there is no “first and last” month’s rent. Manitoba also has set increases from year to year - eg. 2%. We have pretty strict guidelines in Manitoba.
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nancy.
@imrankhan4788 Жыл бұрын
i know skills like driver , cook , mobile phone repair . but i dont have money to shift to Canada. they say u need a job offer from the Canadian companies 6 . can anyone tell me how can i get job offer from Canadian companies .
@hollywoodloverstar244 Жыл бұрын
Love from Pakistan
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
Love from Toronto 💕
@tomekk4563 Жыл бұрын
409$ is a lot for u🤣 does days in NL we need to pay around 500-600 € per month just for Gas + electricity
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
That’s a lot! Canadian average electricity bill is less than 100$ for apartments and 150-200 for houses
@tomekk4563 Жыл бұрын
@@MakeThatChange Rent 800€ (if ur lucky😂) +500€ gas +150€ electricity +50€ water +rest (internet etc). Minimum wage around 1600€ so i don't think Canada it's so expensive. 🤔
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
Your utilities are very pricey indeed, but rent is cheap! average rent in Canada is between 1500-2000 right now.. with minimum after tax take home salary around 2000$
@katherinespencer2073 Жыл бұрын
I would suffocate if my house was that hot! Also feel irresponsible to the moral commitment to the environment to use so much excess dirty fuel that all heat comes from. I am fortunate that I am well off enough that I own wool socks, sued fur lined slippers, sweaters, heavy comfortable long pants. Many of my neighbours knit, crochet & sell things locally.
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Stay warm!
@hollywoodloverstar244 Жыл бұрын
Are you leaving Canada?
@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын
No not yet 😀
@alexanderadonyae7937 Жыл бұрын
@@MakeThatChange Windsor
@wiwingmargahayu6831 Жыл бұрын
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