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The Adelaide Apartments 1 & 2 bedroom rental suites 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. • 1 bedrooms from $1200 • 2 bedrooms from $1550 • Furnished suites available • Suites are crafted with high quality design elements • Granite counter tops • (5) appliances including ensuite laundry • Hardwood flooring available on selected suites • Window coverings provided • 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 • Walking distance to public transit (O Train) • Easy access to the 417 y ada Hw

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contents NOV 14 - 28, 2015 | VOLUME 21 ISSUE 23

PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline Hill EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge DIRECTOR OF SALES

Moe Lalani NATIONAL SALES MANAGER, RENTAL

Anne-Marie Breen SENIOR EDITOR

Elisa Krovblit CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

ON THE COVER

Homestead

Sara Duck (on leave) Marlene Eisner Wayne Karl Jackie Marchildon Lydia McNutt (on leave) CONTRIBUTORS

Jennifer Braun Lindsay Foran Kimberly Leung Anne Marshall

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

Paul Bimm paul.bimm@ypnexthome.ca

Leading the way across Ottawa

SALES CO-ORDINATOR

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SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER

Bala Gnanapandithan

46 neighbourhood profile

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Nikki Yarwood GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Brad Smith

46 Apartmentality

Moving day: Timing your move to minimize stress

22 Westboro

The epitome of posh

by Kimberly Leung

by Lindsay Foran

48 Rental Rantings

advice

Your rental decor: What it says about you

26 Apartmentality

Renting vs owning: 10 reasons renting is better

by Jennifer Braun

Anne Marshall

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Norberry Residences 2660 Norberry Cres. NORBERRY RESIDENCES has it all. Large suites, close to downtown with a beautiful indoor swimming pool. Includes heat and hot water and parquet wood flooring. Across from Mooney's Bay and close to Carleton University. Walking distance to grocery stores, banks and short distance to Billings Bridge Mall. OC Transpo at your front door (routes 87 & 140).

Bachelors from $695 1 Bedrooms from $799 2 & 3 Bedrooms from $999 Heat and hot water included. • Well managed buildings • Indoor Olympic-size pool • On-site convenience store

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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.

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EXPLORING WESTBORO

Susan Legge Editor-in-Chief / Director of Content Yellow Pages NextHome Email: Susan.Legge@ypnexthome.ca Twitter: @SusanLegge

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Life events get you moving The decision to move is often triggered by a life event, such as a new job or a new addition to the family, or simply because you want a change of scenery. Whatever the reason, it’s important to address what your new needs are before you start hunting for a new place – rather than during. With all of the information available to you these days, it’s easy to get distracted. To keep you on track and up to date on the latest listings available

across Canada, check out this issue and our new website, ypnexthome.ca. Not only will you find an easy way to connect with prospective properties, you’ll be able to dig deep on details such as such as costs, neighbourhood information and much more. Deciding to move is easy, it’s finding the right place that can sometimes be tough. Let us help. Drop us a line and let us know if you have any questions or comments. We’d love hearing from you.

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If you’ve moved lately, then you know it’s not a “renter’s market” right now. Gone are the days of rampant promotions, like a big screen TV or free rent, to lure in prospective tenants. Now, most vacancies get a mountain of applications – the best apartments seem out of reach. But the tides are turning. If not a massive shift, at least the national .5 per cent increase in vacancy rates is a move in the right direction. With market rent in most major Canadian cities significantly higher

now, rental is becoming a good investment, and developers are beginning to develop new purposebuilt rental buildings. The completion of numerous condo projects provides additional inventory through private landlords. Investors are getting into the rental game, and soon they’ll be back to vying for your rental dollars. Enjoy this issue of Renters Guide. For more info on the rental market and rental living insight check out ypnexthome.ca, YPNextHome App and get ready to make your move.

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Westboro The epitome of posh Fast facts Average household income

$117,029

Family structure

FAMILIES

COUPLES

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33%

41%

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20%

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WESTBORO RUNS FROM the

Transitway up to Carling Ave., and along Tweedsmuir Ave. to Denbury Ave. This area is the epitome of posh. It’s a trendy, active area where most people have dogs, kids and a six-figure income. You can even bring your dog into most stores. Many residents have to commute to work, but once they come home, they have everything they need right at their doorstep. Westboro has received a much needed facelift. Richmond Rd. is lined with speciality stores, high end fashion boutiques, restaurants and bakeries. The local coffee shops are

filled with runners, cyclists, baby strollers – even at the earliest hours of the morning. Westboro is not for the lazy. This place is full of driven, successful people, who strive for the best – and it shows. Westboro appeals to all ages, but is most popular with families and retirees. It’s safe, trendy, has everything you need and it’s still close to downtown and the rest of the city. This is is health conscious, active and thriving. Westboro draws in professionals with money to spend. This is not a budget neighbourhood. Residents make use of the Transitway, the many bus stops along

Richmond Road, the O-Train, and the soon-to-come light rail train (LRT). Visitors and residents can also take advantage of the many bike paths, and nearby Highway 417. Westboro is a true community. From garage sales to ‘Westfest’ – the area’s most popular 14 block party – this is a place where people work hard, and play harder. Stroll down the streets and admire the murals, eat at many of the restaurants and shop in the boutiques.

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

Your Search isOver,Welcome Home BASELINE COURT APARTMENTS 1785-1815 Baseline Road, Ottawa

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We know pets play a big part when you’re deciding where to live. That’s why every one of our spacious suites in our rental communities across Ottawa is 100% pet-friendly – so you both feel right at home.

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YOUR NEXT PERFECT PLACE IS WAITING FOR YOU. Since 1955, Minto has provided the keys to new beginnings at every stage of life. Here are just a few of the welcoming, pet-friendly rentals with inviting amenities you’ll find in ideal locations across Ottawa.

Aventura | 20 Deerfield Dr. Conveniently close, charmingly comfortable 1 & 2 bedroom suites available from $890

• Full fitness centre • Outdoor pool One month free when you move in by Dec. 1st*

Parkway Park | 1399 Highgate Road What you want, where you want it 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites available from $799

• Close to parks and trails • Nearby transit to downtown

Aspen Village | 1749 Aspenview Way The village near the city 3 bedroom garden homes from $1,249

• Close to transit • In suite laundry

Faircrest Townhomes | 1833 Riverside Dr. Smart. Beautiful. Home. 2 & 3 bedroom townhomes from $1,600

• In suite laundry • Close to grocery stores and shopping

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RENTING vs OWNING 10 reasons renting is better By Anne Marshall

WHILE MANY PEOPLE idealize home ownership and cling to it as a goal, in this time of less stable employment and rising interest rates, it’s not as appealing you’d think. Especially after retirement, the “perks” of home ownership pale in comparison to the benefits of renting. If you’re thinking about making a change to your living situation, here are 10 good reasons why renting is preferable to owning your home. 1. Mobility. If employment or other life circumstances require you to move to a different city (or province), it’s a lot easier to give your landlord notice and hunt for an apartment than it would be to put your home on the market, sell it, and buy a new one.

2. Property maintenance. Whether it’s shovelling snow for 90 days straight in a heavy winter, raking autumn leaves or mowing the lawn in summer, outdoor tasks are the responsibility of your landlord, superintendent or management company, unless your lease dictates otherwise. 3. Fixture repair. When your shower stops running properly, your landlord is the one who has to call and pay for the plumber. If the fridge or stove needs replacing, that’s their financial responsibility.

4. Interest rate invulnerability. Unlike homeowners, your rent is fixed and can only increase by small increments dictated by law once the lease expires. Not so the financial market, which could see you renegotiating your mortgage every couple of years as interest rates and property values change. 5. Access to amenities. Pools, gyms, party rooms and libraries are all fairly common features of upscale modern apartment buildings. In addition, high-density housing is often situated in the heart of the city, close to entertainment and shopping, which opens up a world of possibilities for your social life.

6. No down payment. All you have to come up with to secure your apartment in Ontario is enough to cover your first and last month’s rent. Elsewhere across Canada some landlords may ask for a security deposit rather than the last month, but it will usually end up being applied that way – at any rate, deposits aren’t excessive. With the average home price in Canada now well over $400k, even a very small down payment plus legal fees, plus home inspection, plus, plus, plus – it all adds up to a big investment and a lot of money to pay out on key day.

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7. Safety. Living in a rental unit typically means living near a lot of other people, and while that can occasionally be irksome, those country music fans who hold a stomping hootenanny every Saturday night are also going to hear you scream if you’re in trouble, or notice if your car hasn’t moved or your mail starts piling up. 8. Cheaper insurance. Unlike homeowners, renters do not have to insure the property – only the contents. When you get your renters insurance, expect to be paying approximately half of what you would if you owned your home. Canadian renters’ insurance averages $20 to 30 a month in most parts of the country. 9. No property taxes. While you can assume that at least some of the rent you pay goes towards covering that cost for your landlord, it isn’t your financial responsibility. Your rent remains stable and increases in a predictable fashion. 10. Lower utility costs. Heating (or cooling) a larger space than that which you actually occupy is one of the downsides of home ownership. Rental units have more compact floor plans, and in the winter you may even benefit from ambient heat from the building around you, depending on its layout.

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Ottawa South & Kanata Rental Properties

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Executive Downtown Rental Suites

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River Club 190 Lees Avenue, Ottawa Starting at 1 Bedroom $999 • 2 Bedroom $1225 - 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 613-693-1145 Montfort Manor 550 Lang's Road, Ottawa (Beside The Montfort Hospital) Starting at Bachelor $750 • 1 Bedroom $1,050 • 2 Bedroom - $1,180 -

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 613-693-1127 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 Bedroom + Den from $950* 2 Bedroom + Den $1170* 2 Bedroom $1150* 3 Bedroom $1250* - New corridors - New insuite light & plumbing fixtures - Large private balconies - 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

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Lancaster Apartments 324 Cambridge Street North, Ottawa Totally Renovated Bachelor Suites starting at $725 1 Bedroom Renovated Suites $950 -

Bachelor & 1 bedroom suites Upgraded suites available Incl. heat Walk to downtown, university & restaurants

Call 613-686-3737 Habitat du Lac Leamy 42, 44 & 46 rue Bedard, Gatineau Bachelor starting at $575 1 Bedroom starting at $735 2 Bedroom starting at $790 - Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom suites - Utilities included - Laundry - Fridge & stove incl.

Call 819-307-4196

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

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Steps to the U.S. Embassy, Parliament Buildings, National Gallery, shops and restaurants • Renovated suites available with granite countertops, new appliances, laminate flooring and air conditioning • Beautifully landscaped private resident courtyard •

University of Ottawa THE RIVERSIDES | 613 706 4407 1 BEDROOMS FROM

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1591 RIVERSIDE DRIVE

Sussex House and Clarendon Lanes only. * Prices, offers and suite availability subject to change without notice. Our rental suites are unfurnished unless otherwise indicated.

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• Close to Rapid Transit, Rideau River, shopping, bicycle paths and Downtown • Comfortable suites with carpeting, ensuite storage and private balcony • Fitness room, hot tub, sauna, indoor and outdoor pool and more • Steps to schools, hospitals, restaurants and shops

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Unfurnished & Furnished Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites WA L K TO T H E B Y WA R D M A R K E T !

24 hour security On-site professional management Sauna and glass enclosed salt water swimming pool Beautiful terrace area with gas BBQs and patio furniture Fully equipped fitness room 24 hour main floor laundry facilities Controlled access indoor parking On-site medical clinic, pharmacy, hair salon, and restaurant OC Transportation at door

160 Chapel Street To arrange a viewing, please contact us at:

613.789.6000 or 160chapel@morguard.com OFFICE HOURS:

Monday to Friday 9am – 7pm Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 10am – 2pm

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• Spacious Designs • Freshly Decorated • Private Backyards

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Live Large.... Affordably! in a Suite at the Norberry Residences • Large, Renovated Suites • Indoor, Olympic-size Pool • Guest Room & On-site Store • Model suite HER BRO

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• Walking Distance to Mooney’s Bay • Steps to O.C. Transpo, Schools, Shopping • Minutes to Downtown

Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites

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For Your Personal Appointment

613.737.3617 or email at norberry@gsrentals.ca

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Indulge in a Little Luxury...

Bona Vista

02386

Ottawa Central

171 Lees Avenue Downtown at Your Doorstep. Close to Shopping, Restaurants, Theatre & Nightlife

LUXURIOUS 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

Spacious & Bright - Well Appointed ■ Designer Touches - 3 Appliances ■

Excellent Amenities

■ Indoor

Pool - Whirlpool - Tennis Court Fully Equipped Exercise Room - Spacious laundry room

Building Services & Location ■ Controlled

■ Easy

■ Security

Lobby Access Patrolled Building

■ Adjacent

Access to Queensway to Transitway

Affordably Priced! Phone:

613-565-8520

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bonavistaapartments@hotmail.com

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Downtown

ImperIal apartments 171 O’Connor Street

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$ $

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HEAT, HOT WATER, FROST FREE FRIDGE, & STOVE

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Convenient downtown location, walking distance to Parliament Hill, newly decorated. Easy to clean hardwood floors, spacious balconies, secure locker rooms, laundry facilities on each floor, indoor/outdoor parking, swimming pool, steps from OC Transpo service, video surveillance, quiet, well maintained building with two on-site superintendents and on-site administration office.

Ottawa West

Ottawa's Newest Hot Spot PLAZA TOWERS 465 RICHMOND ROAD 2 BEDROOMS IMMEDIATE RENTALS ONLY

Village

01367

located in Westboro

Spacious Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

NOV. & DEC. RENT FREE + FREE PARKING FOR 1ST YEAR LEASE TERM RECENTLY REDUCED RENTS!

INQUIRE ABOUT IMMEDIATE & FUTURE OCCUPANCY • All Utilities Included • Freshly Decorated Suites • Beautiful Parquet Flooring • Laundry & Storage Facilities • Outdoor Pool & Saunas • Bicycle & Party Rooms • Upper Deck or Covered Parking** Available • Hair Salon on Site • Security Patrolled and Camera Surveillance • Easy Access to the Western Parkway

Fantastic River Views **

• Close to OC Transpo & Shopping • Near walking trails, bicycle and blading paths

two bedroom

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* Immediate rentals only. On select suites; some conditions apply ** On select suites - North & West exposure. Dependent upon availability

Property Management Inc.

Weekdays: 8 am - 6:30 pm. Evenings & Weekends by Appointment

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SUSSEX PLACE 100-110 Boteler Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

• Utilities Included • Freshly Decorated Suites • Beautiful Views of the Ottawa River and Gatineau Hills • Hardwood Floors & Central A/C • Sauna & Outdoor Pool • Laundry Facilities • On-Site Superintendent • Indoor Parking • Walking Distance to Rideau Centre & Market For more information please call

613•241•5115

475 LAURIER AVE. WEST 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

• Exclusive quiet residence located in the heart of Downtown Ottawa • Large units with separate storage room • Hardwood floors • Spacious kitchens/cabinets • Large balconies • Well-maintained building • Superintendent on site • Exercise/party rooms • Bike room • Laundry facilities For more information call

613•230•9777

TEN DRIVEWAY

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites • Exclusive area • All the convenience of city living located in a quiet area next to the Rideau Canal • Spacious apartments with a beautiful panoramic city view • Hardwood floors, large kitchens, plenty of closet space, two bathrooms • Resident-superintendent, security cameras, after-hours emergency service, concierge For more information please call

613•236•7289

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" a w a t t O n i e m o H u o Y g n " Bringi OGILVIE TOWERS 1396 Ogilvie Rd., Blair and Ogilvie Gloucester Close to all Amenities! Schools, Shopping & Recreational Facilities Call for current and fu ture vacancies

You'll Love Our Location! Suites have been extensively renovated with great features $ including: Alcove Suites (399 sq. ft.) .................

809 $ 1 Bedroom Suites (557 sq. ft.) ......... 920

• Ceramic tiles in entry, eat-in kitchen and bath • Neutral carpet to suit any style of decoration and furniture

1 Bedroom Suites $ w/balcony (647 sq. ft.) ........................

1019 $ 2 Bedroom Suites (726 sq. ft.) ......... 1094 $ 2 Bedroom Suites (Large - 840 sq. ft.) .. 1189

• Freshly refinished and painted, reinsulated walls for even greater comfort • Light fixtures include ceiling fans • Fridge, stove, rangehood & dishwasher • State-of-the-art security building

2 Bedroom Suites $ w/balcony (819 sq. ft.) ........................

• Steps from the Silver City Entertainment District

1189 $ Townhouses ........................................ 1399

• 24 hour security

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613.745.5252

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613.745.1140

Oglive Road

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Phone:

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Aviation

• Heat and hot water included, tenants only pay electricity

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• Exercise room, sauna, hot tub, laundry room, parking

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Ottawa Central

02186

The Citadel

Desirable! Irresistible!

ALWAYS NOW

169 Lees Avenue Minutes to Downtown Shopping, Dining and Nightlife!

Completely Renovated! 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Affordably Priced!

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On-Site Laundry

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Security Patrolled Building

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Easy Access to Queensway

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Central heating and air conditioning

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Controlled Lobby Access

Walking distance to the University of Ottawa

Phone: * See Office for details

613-565-4444

thecitadel@rogers.com

Fax:

613-565-8480

www.bonaproperties.com

Ottawa West

Panoramic view of Gatineau Hills 2 GREAT WEST END LOCATIONS

Adjacent to Ottawa River Parkway with access to bike paths & ski trails

THE PARK WEST 30 McEwen Avenue

01355

Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites

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70 McEwen Avenue

✔ Close to shopping malls, transitway and schools ✔ Bright and spacious suites in a well maintained, security patrolled building ✔ Amenities include outdoor pool, men’s & women’s saunas, party & hobby rooms Other features: Resident staff, covered parking, storage, laundry facilities, fitness facilities and more

30 McEwen Avenue

613-820-4202

Call for an appointment to view

70 McEwen Avenue

613-820-4073

Ottawa Central

What A Deal! Four Great One Bedroom Floorplans

Stylish Lobby

Air Conditioning Unit in Suite

Yearly Leases

Ottawa’s BestValue

DOWNTOWN

On-site Superintendent

Fitness Room

Secure, Affordable and Convenient

Laundry Room and Storage

Furnished Suites Available

from only

969

/month

Utilities Included

Rental Enquiries:

613.238.6783

www.arosaresidences.com

ANOTHER EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION

02255

WEST END

ASPEN TOWERS

2935 Richmond Road

Bachelor, One Bedroom or Two Bedroom

H.E. REINERT HOLDINGS CORP.

• Walk to Bayshore Shopping Centre • Spectacular view of Britannia Bay and Skyline • Laundry • On-site superintendent • Parking available • Utilities included

Call Now! 613.820.1548

Head Office:

613-238-6736

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LE QUAI D’ORSAY

NEWLY RENOVATED*

210 Somerset Street West

Bachelors & 1 Bedrooms Available BACHELOR

PROPERTIES

$759

BONA

02435

PRIME DOWNTOWN LOCATION...

Phone:

Bachelor available July 15, 2013

NON-RENOVATED 1 BEDROOM UNITS $950 TO $975

LAMINATE FLOORS NEW ELECTRIC FURNACE WITH A/C

Contact our office for availability All + hydro **Indoor parking $100 + $50 remote deposit. **Outdoor parking $80.

somersetmanor@rogers.com

Fax:

NEW KITCHENS

$1,075

**When Available

613-234-1802

*NEWLY RENOVATED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

613-234-1802 www.bonaproperties.com

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Ottawa Central

Kimberly Court Apartments in BELL’S

King Edward Apartments

CORNERS

in SANDY

HILL Bachelors

from $795

1 Bedroom

from $960

2 Bedrooms

from $1275

1 Bedrooms from 895 2 Bedrooms from $995 $

INCLUDES UTILITIES

• Freshly Decorated • Large/Bright Suites • Low Rise Building with Elevator

H EAT & H OT W ATER I NCLUDED

PARKING

• Adult Lifestyle • Quiet Neighbourhood • Walking Distance to all Amenities

• Freshly Decorated • Spacious Suites • Hardwood Floors

613-828-7991 or 613-232-8564 3800 Old Richmond Rd. (Corner of Kimberly) West End Location

Bell’s Corners

• Clean & Quiet Building • Steps to Ottawa U and the Byward Market

613-294-5860 or 613-232-8564

PARKVIEW M ANAGE M E N T

110 Stewart St. (Corner of King Edward)

Sandy Hill

02382

Ottawa West

02221

BARRHAVEN CENTREPOINTE BELLS CORNERS Spacious, Bright & Well Appointed 1 Bedroom Terrace 2 & 3 Bedroom Townhome

N MON O LAS TH’S T REQ REN UIRE T D

• Parquet flooring/carpet (select locations) • 11⁄ 2 baths (select locations) • Stove & Fridge • Washer & Dryer Hook-ups • Close to schools, shopping & public transit

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For more information

613•823•8452

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Property Management Profile | HOMESTEAD

cover story

Richmond Park Square

Homestead Leading the way across Ottawa

Company

Homestead

Home Type

bachelor to three-bdrm. and townhomes

Contact

homestead.ca

COMING HOME TO HOMESTEAD means being appreciated as a resident; enjoying an exceptional rental experience; having the comforts of home. From desirable neighbourhoods to exceptional customer service, that’s what you can expect with Homestead. The name says it all. Building on more than 60 years in the rental industry, Homestead has desirable communities across Ottawa – and throughout southern Ontario – and continues to grow. Homestead owns all of the buildings it manages, and is a well established developer of apartment communities. This allows Homestead to have control over the quality of the buildings, grounds and suites, and of the service given to all residents. Buildings are renovated and updated as needed, and technology and modernizations are constantly being introduced. Green initiatives are a constant consideration, utilizing elements like water retrofits, building automation and Energy Star appliances. Delivering a premium rental experience, Homestead is able to offer enormous variety of options to suit most any needs and lifestyles, from simple affordability to wellheeled luxury. Whether you’re looking for a quiet, suburban location on a tranquil side street or you need an über-urban location at the heart of Ottawa, there’s a Homestead community in the ideal spot. From tidy

bachelors and one bedrooms to sprawling three-bedroom suites and townhomes, Homestead has it. Amenities – which vary by community – add to the lifestyle, with options like indoor and outdoor pools, fitness facilities, squash and tennis courts and social rooms.. Living in a Homestead community will set the standard for your rental expectations. On-site management is available 24 hours a day. Professional and attentive, they’re dedicated to maintaining a high standard of comfort, cleanliness and security. Residents are accustomed to a top-notch rental experience and Homestead delivers. The ‘One Stop Media’ in all properties is a high-tech feature keeps Homestead in touch with residents through LCD monitors in the high-traffic areas of the building. This enables Homestead to reach residents with news, information and relevant events. It reduces the need for printing paper flyers to distribute community information. The informative website also includes news and updates – and makes the search for a new apartment simple and efficient. Homestead’s large portfolio makes it easy to find the perfect place to live, and with extensive community information on homestead.ca, it’s easier than ever to find the perfect place to call home.

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Advice | APARTMENTALITY

MOVING DAY Timing your move to minimize stress MORE INFO ONLINE

By Kimberly Leung

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MOVING CAN BE a real chore. Between apartment searching, paperwork, giving notice and booking movers, you’re probably finding yourself impatient to get it all over with. As excited as you might be to get out of your current place, it’s a good idea to build in a few days of overlap between your old and new lease. Having extra time to clean, pack and tie up loose ends before turning in your keys can help cut down on moving day stress. But if your old lease ends right when your new lease starts, things can get a little tricky. According to the Landlord and Tenant Board of Ontario, you’re required to be moved out of your unit by 11:59pm on the last day of your lease, and you can take possession of a new unit at 12am on the first day of your lease. “It’s not ideal to schedule your

move on the exact closing date of your lease,” says Nicole McNeely, marketing manager at Park Property Management. If you’re timing your moves very closely together, make sure to talk to your both your old and new landlords. In some cases, they may have some flexibility to add a couple extra days on your lease or let you move in early, so you and your boxes won’t have to resort to couchsurfing at your great-aunt’s house. Also, If there’s currently a tenant living in the unit you’re slated to move into, it wouldn’t hurt to confirm with your new landlord that they’ll be gone by the time you’re planning on moving in, to avoid any unwelcome surprises. In the event you find yourself having to move out and in on the same day, it’s important to be organized. McNeely suggests getting in touch with the superintendent to book an elevator, if needed, and

coordinating with your moving company to ensure your belongings can go straight from your unit into the truck. This way, you’re not wasting time waiting for the movers to show up, or paying extra for your movers to wait around until the elevator opens up. Being organized also includes being fully packed and ready to go on the day of the move. McNeely estimates that it can take two people at least three days to pack a threebedroom home, so it’s important to give yourself enough time. You may also want to arrange for your mail to be forwarded to your new address, so you don’t miss the delivery of any important items. Even though moving may never be your idea of fun, keeping these things in mind can help make the process headache-free.

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Advice | RENTAL RANTINGS

Your rental decor

What it says about you By Jennifer Braun

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LIKE IT OR NOT, your home style says a lot about you. It’s your most intimate and personal space after all, and the one place you run back to day in and day out. Your friends, family, and recent connections are reading the signs when they enter your home and are making some interesting notes. Don’t send out mixed signals. This is what your home decor is saying about you:

STILL LOOKS LIKE MOVE-IN DAY Decorating a rental might feel impossible because of painting and other decor restrictions, but leaving your apartment bare gives off the impression that you’re lazy and uninventive. You have paintings to hang up, they’ve just been leaning against the wall since move-in day and any other attempt at home decor basically began and ended when you bought red pillows for the living room. White walls and parquet flooring is not a home style! Stop being afraid of taking a few risks and start adding some personality to your home.

MIX AND MATCH EVERYTHING You don’t like to be confined by labels or limited by a certain aesthetic. You have eclectic taste. Your home style is a mix and match of secondhand furniture from your parents’ home, a combination of bad house warming gifts and items you refuse to live without. You just can’t say no to the things you love or bear to let a good item go to waste. Your taste won’t please everybody, but at least we know you’re all about functionality and living by your own rules.

MODERN MINIMALIST If your home has a modern and minimalist style, you like to be on trend without taking big risks. You are low maintenance just like your home style. Clean lines, modern furniture and low key colours like black and white dominate your home’s decor. Still you get bored easily, so you occasionally punch things up with new pillows or faux fur throws. No big deal, you’re all about easy-going living.

MY LIFE IS A MESS, I’LL JUST LEAVE THIS HERE You are constantly on the go and your home is a reflection of that. Somehow your kitchen table has been turned into your home office and your living room is now a leftover snacking ground. Everything seems to be in the wrong place and you are quickly running out of home necessities like toilet paper and coffee. Luckily, your home is just a reflection of this current life period, you’ll come around right after this work rush and piece your home decor style back together. Want to share the shame of bad decor – or show us how it’s done right? Perahps you have questions about rental living in general – get in touch! Just send us an email with your questions to AskRentersGuide@ypnexthome.ca - perhaps the answer you need will be in the next Rental Rantings!

I REALLY REALLY LOVE MY HOBBIES It doesn’t matter if you’re a sports fanatic or a movie enthusiast, your love for whatever hobby you choose is self-evident at first home glance. Your favourite sports teams and movie series dominate your home decor in the form of colour schemes, wall decor, coffee mugs, pillow shams and more. We can tell you’re passionate for the things and people you love, and you’re not afraid to show it. You take the time and you put the time into the things you care about.

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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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