Eastern Ontario Renters Guide - Dec 9, 2017

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DEC 9 - 23, 2017 | rentersguide.ca

RECENTLY RENOVATED SUITES & RESIDENT AMENITY SPACES AT LORD HALIFAX PLACE!

LITTLE ITALY: WHEN YOU WANT TO LIVE CLOSE TO EVERYTHING

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PLATEAU DE LA CAPITALE 25 O. $1 M TOTE/ UPEBA R

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827-835, 883-887, 895-899 boul. du Plateau, Gatineau

25 . $1 O M TO E/ P T U BA RE

Public transit, shops & services, schools, parks & nature trails

TOWNHOME & SEMI-DETACHED

INCLUDES

Rue du Blizzard, rue George-Lebel, rue de la Boussole, Gatineau

3 BEDROOMS starting at $1475/mo.

25 . $1 O M TO E/ P T U BA RE

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Parking & electric fireplace

UP R

NEAR Golf courses, Champlain bridge and francophone & anglophone schools

819.923.1771 | 10 km

Parking & washer/dryer/dishwasher outlets

1 BEDROOM starting at $735/mo.

2 BEDROOMS starting at $900/mo.

3 BEDROOMS starting at $900/mo.

NEAR

STRATUS

INCLUDES

60-108 rue du Stratus, Gatineau

1 BEDROOM starting at $700/mo.

2 BEDROOMS starting at $825/mo.

25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

819.923.1771 | 12 km

INCLUDES

Rue du Shamal, rue des Louveteaux, rue des Scouts, rue du Blizzard

25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

NEAR

2 BEDROOMS starting at 1000/mo.

3 BEDROOMS starting at $1020/mo. $

UP R

Parking & air conditioner

Public transit, Gatineau Park, shops & services

C 819.923.1771 | 10 km

UP R

819.923.1771 | 9 km

UP R

Parking & washer/dryer/dishwasher outlets

NEAR Public transit, Gatineau Park, shops & services

INCLUDES

ARTHURGRAVELINE

Parking, air conditioner & electric fireplace

11-19 rue Arthur-Graveline, Gatineau

2 BEDROOMS starting at $900/mo.

NEAR Golf courses, Champlain bridge, francophone & anglophone schools

G 819.923.1771 | 10 km

UP R

INCLUDES

ZÉNITH 65 rue du Zénith, Gatineau (unit 3)

Heat & hydro, Internet, cable & parking, furnished and equiped

NEAR 2 BEDROOMS starting at $1,600/mo.

25 . $1 O M TO E/ P T U BA RE

DES GRIVES 321-390, 506-524 boul. des Grives, Gatineau

2 BEDROOMS starting at 704/mo.

3 BEDROOMS starting at $850/mo. $

Public transit, francophone & anglophone schools, shops & services

819.923.1771 | 9 km

INCLUDES Parking & electric fireplace

NEAR Public transit, schools, parks, nature trails & cycling paths

819.923.1771 | 9 km

* Certain conditions apply. Offers/prices subject to change without notice. Contact our housing consultants for more information.

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ST-JOSEPH/MONT-BLEU 25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

JOLICOEUR/RIEL

INCLUDES

125 boul. Mont-Bleu, 241 boul. Riel et 76, 94 rue Jolicoeur, Gatineau

Heat, hot water & 2 appliances (stove, refrigerator)

BACHELOR starting at $499/mo.

1 BEDROOM starting at $649/mo.

2 BEDROOMS starting at $624/mo.

3 BEDROOMS starting at $686/mo.

NEAR Public transit, francophone & anglophone schools, shops & services

819.923.1771 | 9 km

HAUTES-PLAINES 25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

HAUTES-PLAINES 625-635 boul. des Hautes-Plaines, Gatineau

2 BEDROOMS starting at $540/mo.

INCLUDES Parking & washer/dryer outlets

NEAR Public transit, parks, nature trails, cycling paths & golf courses

819.923.1771 | 12 km

CARREFOUR DE L’HÔPITAL 25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

CLÉRICY 11-13 rue de Cléricy, Gatineau

2 BEDROOMS starting at $550/mo.

25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

22 ORLÉANS 22 rue d’Orléans, Gatineau

2 BEDROOMS starting at $575/mo.

3 BEDROOMS starting at $674/mo.

INCLUDES Parking & washer/dryer outlets

NEAR Public transit, francophone & anglophone schools, shops & services

819.923.1771 | 10 km

INCLUDES 2 appliances (stove, refrigerator), heat, hydro, hot water & parking

NEAR Public transit, elementary schools and high schools, shops & services

819.923.1771 | 9 km

GATINEAU EST/CHEVAL BLANC 25 . $1 O M TO E/ P T U BA RE

BERTHE-MORISOT

INCLUDES

Parking & electric fireplace 4, 5, 9, 14, 18, 22, imp. Berthe-Morisot, Gatineau NEAR Shops & services, parks, nature trails 1 BEDROOM starting at $675/mo. & cycling paths $

2 BEDROOMS starting at 700/mo.

819.923.1771 | 21 km

KANATA HUNGERFORD GATES 2000-3000 Hungerford Gates, Kanata

2 BEDROOMS starting at $890/mo.

INCLUDES 2 appliances (stove, refrigerator) & parking

NEAR Canadian Tire Centre, public transit, shops & services

819.923.1771 | 24 km

* Certain conditions apply. Offers/prices subject to change without notice. Contact our housing consultants for more information.

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DEC 9 - 23, 2017 | VOLUME 23 ISSUE 25

CONTENTS

VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PUBLISHING OFFICER

Caroline Andrews PUBLISHER & GENERAL MANAGER

Shawn Woodford ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Anne-Marie Breen DIRECTOR, CONTENT & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Jennifer Reynolds DIRECTOR, MULTIMEDIA SOLUTIONS

Nora Wallace MANAGING EDITOR

Wayne Karl SENIOR EDITOR

Elisa Krovblit Keay ART DIRECTOR

Megan Pike CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sonia Bell Marlene Eisner CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Sara Duck, Janette Ewen, Lindsay Foran, Jane Herman, David Lindsay, REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

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LORD HALIFAX PLACE RECENTLY RENOVATED SUITES & RESIDENT AMENITY SPACES

Paul Bimm paul.bimm@nexthome.ca SALES CO-ORDINATOR

Gary Chilvers SENIOR MANAGER, DISTRIBUTION

Dwayne Rutherford NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER

John Jenkins MANAGER OF PRODUCTION

Anthony Majetic GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

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24 Movers, Services & Classifieds

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26 What's Online

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ADVICE

10 Apartmentality New CMHC Report shows Vacancy Rates in decline

20 Rental Rantings Five costly mistakes renters make

INSPIRATION

18 Style File Let's mesh around

TERMS Advertisers, editorial content and Renters

NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE:

LITTLE ITALY

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Guide are not responsible for typographical errors, mistakes or misprints. All prices are correct as of press time and are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E. EDITORIAL Submissions from interested parties will be considered. Email to elisa.krovblit@ nexthome.ca.

DISCLAIMER The views and data expressed by

columnists do not necessarily represent those of the publication.

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DISTINCTIVE URBAN LIVING IN THE HEART OF LITTLE ITALY 17 ABERDEEN STREET, OTTAWA

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT PRESTON AND ABERDEEN, WE ARE MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN AND WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF DOW'S LAKE AND THE FINEST RESTAURANTS IN THE CITY

Trans-Canada Hwy 417 Queensway

Beech St. Norman St.

Adeline St.

Booth St.

Pamila St.

Bronson Ave. Hwy 79

Preston St.

Rochester St. Hwy 75

Aberdeen St.

Contact our leasing professionals now to book your personal viewing 613.230.1500 management@theadelaide.ca www.theadelaide.ca

• 1 and 2 bedroom suites crafted with high quality design elements • Granite counter tops • (5) appliances • Forced air natural gas heating • Central Air Conditioning • Fitness Facility • Media & Special Events Room • On site Management offering superior Tenant services • Secure underground parking & bicycle storage • 24 hour on-site security & emergency service • Easy access to public transit & Hwy 417

Carling Ave. Queen Elizabeth Dr. Dow's Lake

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY

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EDITOR’S NOTE

CELEBRATE A MOVE A GREAT TIME OF YEAR TO MAKE A CHANGE

ELISA KROVBLIT KEAY SENIOR EDITOR NextHome EMAIL: elisa.krovblit@nexthome.ca TWITTER: @ElisaKrovblit

While the world around you is getting into holiday mode, you’re busy searching rental ads and making plans to view apartments.

You may be in the throes of packing, sorting, streamlining and boxing it all up. Not a very festive activity.

It’s a tough time of year to move, but it’s also a great opportunity for change. Where will you be in 2018? Will you start the year with the same housing issues you currently face, or will you be settling into your brand new apartment, getting comfortable in a space that really suits your needs?

Moving is disruptive. But it doesn’t have to overtake your life.

That can be easier said than done when you’re moving over the holidays, because, let’s face it, the holidays present a lot of work and consume a lot of our free time, regardless of if, what or how we celebrate.

If you celebrate, you know the demands of shopping, cooking, and seeing family and friends. Even if you don’t celebrate, you know that stores are busy – or closed – causing inconvenience. School lets out, and this means two weeks of children at home needing your attention. It means planning your supplies and movers well ahead of time.

Plan ahead and break down your tasks. Have a schedule for packing, book movers early and try to book multiple viewings at a time to maximize your hunt for that new apartment.

Ah yes, the holidays mean more than snowflakes, skating and school concerts when you’re moving. But think about how nice it will be to start 2018 in that perfect home!

If you’re ready to move, let us help. We have extensive listings and rental advice. Check us out online at NextHome.ca, and get ready to rent your new home!

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Parliament Hill Montreal Rd North River Rd

Rideau River

Rideau Street

TERRASES GABRIELLE

premium rental apartments ] Indoor ] Fitness

Salt Water Pool Center

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Hardwood Floors

The perfect Retreat.

In the heart of the city.

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COVER STORY

+ LOCATION Elmvale Acres PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Urbandale Corp.

APARTMENT Lord Halifax Place HOME TYPE Suites and townhomes

LEASING OFFICE 2209 Arch St., 2nd Floor CONTACT 613.733.4077

URBANDALE CORP.’S LORD HALIFAX PLACE RECENTLY RENOVATED SUITES AND RESIDENT AMENITY SPACES! Elegance and tranquility await you at Lord Halifax Place, located at 2220 and 2240 Halifax Dr. in Ottawa’s desirable neighbourhood of Alta Vista. Urbandale Corp.’s highrises and townhomes offer residents the convenience of urban life with the comforts of home.

Urbandale is excited to announce recent renovations throughout Lord Halifax Place.

Residents are enjoying the recently updated and modernized fitness and party room. Invite your friends and family over for a swim in the indoor pool, or reserve the party room for your next big event.

There are also guest suites available for your overnight visitors.

The two stately highrise towers of Lord Halifax Place offer spacious, recently updated, one-, twoand three-bedroom suites with expansive balconies that are ideal

for any apartment dweller with outstanding taste. Enjoy open concept kitchens with modernized cabinetry as well as a microwave and dishwasher for added convenience. The lobbies will be undergoing a facelift for a more contemporary look. Suites start from $1,205 per month and include utilities. If you are looking for added space, three- and four-bedroom townhomes are also available starting from $1,495 per month.

Located in close proximity to parks, bus routes, the Hwy. 417, and only blocks away from the Ottawa Train Yards Shopping Centre, Lord Halifax Place will not disappoint. Your new home is also close to some of the best schools in the area: Canterbury High School, École Élementaire Catholique Sainte-Geneviève and Arch Street Public School. The

city will also be opening its first ever open-air covered refrigerated rink - Jim Tubman Chevrolet SENS RINK, on December 20th at the Canterbury Recreation Complex.

The staff of Lord Halifax Place encourage you to feel at home in their secure building. Urbandale offers all of the luxuries you would expect from a well-managed rental community. Feel safe and secure knowing that staff is there to take care of your needs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Urbandale’s commitment to tenant satisfaction is the source of their excellent reputation in the Ottawa area.

For more information on Lord Halifax Place and to see these exciting renovations firsthand, please contact the rental office or visit urbandale.com

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Your rental search is over. Welcome home.

Beautiful Renovated Apartments in Ottawa at 1785-1815 Baseline Road, Ottawa

• Great neighbourhood • Laundry & appliances included • Secured entry • Close to all amenities & schools • Excellent live in management team

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Bachelors from $895 (Inclusive) Junior from $995 (Inclusive) 1 Bedrooms from $1045 (Inclusive) 2 Bedrooms from $1145 (Inclusive) 2 Bedrooms Deluxe from $1495 (Inclusive)

www.panoramicproperties.ca info@panoramicproperties.ca *Prices, specifications and availabilty subject to change without notice. E&O.E. 9

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ADVICE | APARTMENTALITY

CMHC REPORT SHOWS

VACANCY RATES IN DECLINE ELISA KROVBLIT KEAY Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) has released its annual report – The Rental Market Survey – and it’s a pretty bleak picture for renters in Canada. After two years of easing, 2017 has slid back into declining vacancy rates.

While renters struggle and complain about affordability and availability in most urban centres, the numbers are in, and renters’ concerns are definitely founded in fact. CMHC reports vacancy rates are down across the country. In October 2016, CMHC reported the national vacancy rate at 3.7 per cent. For 2017, it is forecast to decline to 3.0 per cent.

CMHC examined the vacancy rates of purpose-built rentals in Canadian centres with populations over 10,000. “Demand for purpose-built rental apartments outpaced growth in supply in 2017, leading to a decline in the vacancy rate,” says Senior Economist Gustavo Durango. There were about 23,000 new units combined in Canadian markets in 2017, compared to approximately 40,000 in 2016, showing a significant lack of new supply to keep up with population growth.

A combination of immigration, an aging population and young adults entering the workforce and becoming independent of their parents, the supply has been strained and new stock has grown too slowly to support demand.

The CMHC Rental Market Survey notes that the largest increase

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Rising costs of homeownership and lack of new rental supply kept vacancy rates at historic lows.

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in purpose-built rental supply occurred in Ontario and Quebec.

But the increase still wasn’t significant enough to stave of vacancy decline. “Rising costs of homeownership and lack of new rental supply kept vacancy rates at historic lows,” says principal market analyst Dana Senagama.

While the new stock of

condominium apartments – the secondary rental market – is a significant support to urban rental supply, the Rental Market Survey found that this secondary rental market also experienced a decline in vacancy. The national average vacancy rate for condominium apartments in 2016 was 1.9 per cent, which fell to 1.6 per cent in 2017. In the GTA, condominium vacancy rates dropped to a nine-year low, in spite of the fact that the supply grew by approximately five per cent. This gain was minimal, as 2016 saw an increase to rental condominium supply of 14 per cent. The hot housing market encouraged many investor-owners to sell their units, resulting in lower gains in supply, year-over-year.

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The same holds true for the Vancouver market, where there was intense demand for condo apartments but not enough new stock to meet it, keeping the vacancy rate in Vancouver’s secondary rental market at less than one per cent. More condominium units were added to the rental supply – 1,841 in 2017 vs 1,516 in 2016, which helped the vacancy rate marginally increase to 0.6 per cent in 2017, up from 0.3 per cent in 2016.

This minimal vacancy rate is critical in Vancouver, where the secondary rental market is larger than the primary, purpose-built stock, providing residency to approximately 60 per cent of Vancouver’s total supply of rental units.

Price followed suit in markets where the vacancy rates tightened.

Supply and demand supports that increase – the demand has created a very competitive environment for rentals in major cities, making it a landlord’s market and seeing rents increase significantly. This is developing a disparity in pricing among rentals.

Current market conditions and soaring rents may dissuade people from moving from their homes in order to avoid a dramatic rent increase.

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Current market conditions and soaring rents may dissuade people from moving from their homes in order to avoid a dramatic rent increase. While existing renters who remain in their homes in provinces such as BC and Ontario have rent control and won’t see their rents increase beyond the provincially legislated maximum, new renters are facing the big hikes, since landlords are able to raise the rents for new tenants as apartments are vacated and newly rented out. In Vancouver,

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the average rent for a vacated apartment was 11 per cent higher than an long-term tenanted unit.

The GTA’s average rent is also higher in recently vacated units than in long-term tenanted units – above the 1.5 per cent annual guideline increase for 2017.

Ultimately, people have to live somewhere. In urban centres with minimal vacancy, a larger problem is that affordable rentals are virtually non-existent. Renting has ceased being a budgetaccommodating option.

In markets that have higher vacancy rates, there is still visible tightening. Calgary saw more new units than the city has seen since 1994, yet the vacancy rate went from 7.0 per cent in 2016 to 6.3 per cent in 2017. Edmonton remained at 7.0 per cent vacancy.

The city experienced a significant increase in condo apartment supply, which had essentially no effect on vacancy rates, though rents did decrease as the higher vacancy rate puts the city in a position of competing for good tenants and lowering rents to entice their interest.

In addition to Edmonton, Regina is also at 7.0 per cent vacancy rate, St. John’s is at 7.2 per cent and Saskatoon tops the country at 9.6 per cent. Even at their nation-topping rates, Saskatoon experienced an overall decrease in vacancy rates from 2016.

Elisa Krovblit Keay is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in the rental industry, real estate, decor and pop culture. Keep up with her advice and insights on renting for a better rental experience. Reach her at elisa. krovblit@nexthome.ca, on Instagram at Instagram.com/ElisaKrovblit or follow on Twitter at Twitter.com/ElisaKrovblit

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

LITTLE ITALY WHEN YOU WANT TO LIVE CLOSE TO EVERYTHING

+MORE PHOTOS AND STATS ONLINE: nexthome.ca/littleitaly-ottawa

LINDSAY FORAN Little Italy is located in Centretown We,st and is the heart of Ottawa’s Italian community. Little Italy is bordered on the north by Albert Street, to the east by Bronson Avenue, to the South by Carling Avenue and the west by the O-Train tracks. Founded in 1900 by Italian immigrants, Little Italy has grown into a strong, energetic community.

Cultural pride is second to none in Little Italy. Whether it’s St. Anthony’s Feast, that draws over 10,000 people to the steps of St. Anthony’s Church every year, or

Italian Week, residents of Little Italy are proud to celebrate their traditions and happy to share them with all.

Little Italy is one of Ottawa’s most vibrant and exciting neighbourhoods. Entering through the archway on Preston Street (also known as Corso Italia), lit at night with the Italian flag, it feels as if you have entered another world, where fun and family are paramount.

Historically, the neighbourhood was primarily made up of Italian families. In recent years, however, demographics have shifted, now offering a wider diversity. The flavour is more historical than reflective of the population. This is a diverse neighbourhood ranging from young

AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME

FAST FACTS

$61,988

professionals to retirees.

With access to many major bus routes and close to the O-Train, getting around on public transportation isn’t a problem. Very walkable, major landmarks and destinations, including downtown, are a reasonable distance away. For those who choose to drive, parking could be a problem in the evenings and on weekends but the many side streets do offer parking so don’t be too scared to try your luck.

Lindsay has lived in the Ottawa/ Gatineau area her whole life. When she’s not touring the city in search of the hottest new neighbourhood spots, she’s busy writing fiction and enjoying life with her husband and two dogs. lindsay_foran01@hotmail.com

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Island Park Towers Come for the View Stay for the Lifestyle A beautiful location off the Western Parkway. Breathtaking views of the Ottawa River and the Gatineau Hills. Access to Ottawa’s best bicycle paths. Enjoy the professionally landscaped grounds.

• Freshly decorated bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites • Suites feature hardwood flooring (parquet), appliances, individual heat control. A variety of well designed, spacious plans to choose from.

• The buildings are centrally air-conditioned, and are equipped with security intercom systems.

• There is a Tuck Shop, beauty salon, laundry facilities, indoor and outdoor parking on the premises. We are minutes from the Transit Way.

(613) 729-4347 Suite 100, 185 Clearview Avenue Rentcanada.ca/ipt Monday to Thursday 10:30AM to 6:30PM. Friday & Saturday 11AM to 4PM. Evenings and Saturdays by Appointment

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Montfort Manor 550 Lang’s Road, Ottawa (Beside The Montfort Hospital) Bachelors starting at $875.00 2 bedrooms starting at $1200.00 1 bedrooms starting at $1025.00 • Bachelors, 1 & 2 bedroom suites • Private balconies • Parquet flooring • Laundry • Exercise facility • Lobby watch system • Onsite management • Underground parking • Close to shopping, schools & transportation routes

Call 613-741-0623

*** all promo’s are based on signing and completing a 12 month term

For rental inquiries at River Club please email us at riverclub@qresidential.ca and for Montfort Manor at montfortmanor@qresidential.ca

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Capital Towers 1240 & 1244 Donald Street, Ottawa 1 Bed plus Den-FROM $1,000.00 2 Bedroom-FROM $1050.00

2 Bed plus Den-FROM $1250.00 3 Bedroom $1350.00

• New corridors • All new lobbies • Exercise room • 24 hour laundry rooms • Outdoor pool, tennis court • Outdoor & underground parking • Short walk to grocery stores, fast food & restaurants, St. Laurent Mall, bus lines & parks

Call 613-744-0283 capitaltowersleasing@qresidential.ca www.capitaltowersottawa.ca

*plus hydro **on select units for a limited time *** all promo’s are based on signing and completing a 12 month term

For rental inquiries at Lancaster Apartments please email us at lancaster@qresidential.ca For Habitat du Lac Leamy email us at habitatdulacleamy@qresidential.ca For Capital Towers email us at capitaltowersleasing@qresidential.ca

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River Club 190 Lees Avenue, Ottawa Starting at 1 Bedroom $999 • 2 Bedroom $1399 • • • • • • • •

1 & 2 bedroom suites Exercise facility with indoor pool/sauna Squash & tennis courts Air conditioning Dishwashers Indoor parking Close to OC Transpo Walking distance to University of Ottawa

Call 613-565-9552

*** all promo’s are based on signing and completing a 12 month term

Habitat du Lac Leamy 42, 44 & 46 rue Bedard, Gatineau Bachelor starting at $650 1 Bedroom starting at $750 2 Bedroom starting at $850 • • • • • •

Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom suites Utilities included Laundry Fridge & stove incl.

Adjacent to the Gatineau National Park Close to shopping, schools, hospitals & transportation routes • 5 minutes from CGEP

Call 819-776-1112

*** all promo’s are based on signing and completing a 12 month term

For rental inquiries at River Club please email us at riverclub@qresidential.ca and for Montfort Manor at montfortmanor@qresidential.ca

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From elegant suites in prestigious high-rise towers to family friendly townhomes, we offer a rental community that is perfect for you and your family!

Lord Halifax Place - Ottawa South

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites & Garden Homes Starting from $1,055/month - Utilities included!

• Close to shopping & transportation • Updated suites with 4 new appliances, including microwave!

• 24 hour emergency service & on-site Superintendent • Indoor & outdoor parking • Spectacular indoor pool

Regency Court - Ottawa South

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites, 2 & 3 Bedroom Towns Starting from $900/month - Towns $1,400/month • Close to shopping & transportation • 24 hour emergency service & on-site Superintendent • Indoor & outdoor parking • Outdoor swimming pool & children’s play area • Storage lockers and laundry facilities

Canterbury Square

Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites Starting from $825/month - Heat & hot water included!

Ottawa South Rental Information 2209 Arch Street, 2nd floor 613-733-4077

Seigniory - Downtown Ottawa

Recently renovated 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites Starting from $1,090/month • Heat & hot water included (hydro extra) • Updated amenity spaces; fitness room & party room • Updated kitchens with stainless steel appliances & granite • 24 hour emergency service & on-site Superintendent • Underground parking & doorman on duty 7-days a week

Downtown Rental Information 211 Wurtemburg Street 613-789-3805

Watergate - Downtown Ottawa

Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites Starting from $1,200/month - Utilities included!

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INSPIRATION | STYLE FILE

LET’S

MESH AROUND You can see right through this trend. Mesh, a great design accent adding style, creating dimension and texture. It’s a hot design element in decor.

The luminous effect is dazzling when used in light fixtures and the tactile effect is alluring when used in metal furnishings and finishes. We love the ultra-modern look and ambiance that mesh adds.

by ELISA KROVBLIT KEAY

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ADVICE | RENTAL RANTINGS

FIVE COSTLY MISTAKES RENTERS MAKE

JENNIFER BRAUN When you think you found the perfect home and the price is right, further inspection may prove otherwise. As if the cost of renting in the city weren’t high enough, the price shown in that online ad may not be as good as it seems. The internet just has this way of getting your hopes up for nothing. Like when you’re ready to purchase your online shopping order and then you get hit with a ridiculous shipping fee. You feel my pain?

Most rental experiences have hidden – or at least start-up fees, and renters have to be ready to budget for what they bargained for. Here are five hidden fees to prepare for.

All Inclusive: Your monthly rent guarantees a roof over your head – and what else? Because I can tell you that heating is a necessity when it’s -20°outside, and having running water is always a good idea. Not all rentals are all-inclusive, and renters have to cover supplementary charges like heating, air conditioning, water, electricity as well as Internet, phone and cable services. What’s more, it’s likely there will be initial installation fees for certain services like cable, and possibly even large deposits for these utilities if you’re a new customer or your credit isn’t perfect.

It’s Getting Hot In Here: Welcome to Canada, the land of “Heating is going to cost you!” Unless your rent is inclusive of utilities, a heating bill

is unavoidable. Determining how high that bill will be is dependant on the type of heating your rental has – forced air gas, oil or electric baseboard heat. Once you figured out exactly what is and is not included in your rent, determine the cost of your secondary bills. In the long run, your rental of choice may not be as affordable as it seems.

Renters Insurance: You determined the cost of your rental and utility bills. You think you’re

in the clear, but really you’re not (sorry). If your apartment’s contents get damaged because of uncontrollable circumstances like a fire or theft, you’ll be happy you had Renters Insurance.

Generally, this is an annual fee and it’s dependant on the value of your belongings. If you think you can get away with no Renters Insurance, think again. Your landlord may deem it mandatory.

It’s not expensive, and your insurance company may take

monthly payments.

Deposits: Landlords have the right to ask for a last month’s rent deposit. This rent deposit holds the apartment for you from the time you sign on the dotted line and can only be applied to the last month’s rent. Some provinces allow for a pet and/or damage deposit too. Landlords can also ask for a deposit on keys, pass cards and more (though only to their replacement value). Deposits can come as a surprise to first time renters and are a hefty added cost when first settling in. Make sure you get a receipt for all deposits as proof of payment.

More Bills: Just when you think it’s over - there are more bills to pay – really just the cost of everyday living. Groceries, laundry, transportation (shoe addiction?) and more are all considerable added costs than can bring your spending budget to an all-time high.

Long story short, living on your own is expensive, and the price of having a roof over your head is just one of the many costs to consider. Budget thoroughly and make sure you know about all the hidden costs of renting before you sign the lease.

Jennifer Braun is a freelance lifestyle writer from Montreal. When she isn’t writing about fabulous things like her city and its fashion scene, she’s watching Sex and the City reruns and planning her next big story. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @ justbejealous and find her blog at www.justbejealous.com

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