The five most important factors for students when choosing a rental property

If you are having trouble finding a tenant please keep reading. We reached out to some of the students who have used our service to search for rental properties and compiled the most important factors for them when they are choosing accommodation. You can also watch a video here.

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Things to consider before you rent

There are a few things you need to consider before you rent an apartment or unit. This will ensure the place you are considering is a good fit for you and it will also help prevent some costly mistakes and problems that are easy to avoid. We’ve compiled a list of things you need to consider before you rent a property and sign the lease.

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I'm going on vacation. How do I prepare my apartment?

With the holiday break just around the corner, some of you may be travelling or visiting family and friends, so we’ve put together a list of things to do in your apartment before you go on vacation.

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How to prepare for exams

Exams are just around the corner, so we wanted to give you some advice on how to get ready for exams.

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Things to do to make sure you get every cent of your damage deposit back

In some provinces, whenever you move into a new place and sign a lease, you are required to pay a damage deposit. In this week’s blog, we want to discuss steps you can take to make sure you get your entire damage deposit back once you move out.

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