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The Historic ROYAL WALES APARTMENTS
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1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms
Walk to Farmers Market Wellington St W Close to everything that matters! Seasonal pool 364 Waterloo Ave. Tennis court Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4
1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 2 + 2 Bath Bedrooms
Utilities included Close to 401 and #6 Hwy Controlled access Public transit nearby
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380 & 400 Waterloo Ave.
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WELLINGTON & EDINBURGH 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms 3 & 4 Bedroom Penthouse
Edinburgh Rd S
519-826-6768
Silvercreek Terrace
Wellington St
Utilities included Reserved underground parking 120 Edinburgh Rd. available Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4 Public transit nearby
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Minutes from downtown. Across from green space & Speed River Controlled access New windows & patio doors
Wellington St
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Trafalgar Square
Downtown location Controlled access Modern laundry equipment
Waterloo Ave
Edinburgh Rd S
519-829-4080
Bryden Apartments
Quiet location Seasonal pool Tennis court Reserved underground parking available
Waterloo Ave
Gordon St
Covered parking Common room and laundry facilities Public transit at front door Easy access to #401 and Stone Road Mall
Hanlon Pkwy
Phoenix Mill Apartments
Edinburgh Rd S
A TRUSTED PLACE TO CALL HOME SINCE 1954
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Highland Park I & II
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519-434-6774 GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD
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519-438-5411
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London
Colonial Court
519.649.4159
750-780 Viscount Road r 'SFTIMZ %FDPSBUFE 3FOPWBUFE 4VJUFT r 6UJMJUJFT *ODMVEFE r -BSHF *O 4VJUF 4UPSBHF $MPTFU r &YDFMMFOU -BVOESZ 'BDJMJUJFT r $MPTF UP #VT BOE 4IPQQJOH r "NQMF 'SFF 1BSLJOH
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Seasonal Pool
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HUGE 1&2 BEDROOM $300 SUITES
Deposit
519.641.7323
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LARGE 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES Seasonal SPACIOUS Pool 1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES
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London
North Park Towers
519.438.0121
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Oxford Square
BEAUTIFUL 1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES ON THE SCENIC $300 Deposit THAMES
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519.951.7169 | 519.453.2985
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Fairview Terrace
1&2 BEDROOM APARTMENT HOMES $300
Seasonal Pool
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519.435.0326
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West Park Gardens
519.474.9843
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London Guelph
Royal Oak Terrace
ADELAIDE & HURON Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms edrooms
519-433-5705 Adelaide St. N.
ADELAIDE & FANSHAWE PARK 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms
Park-like setting Fanshawe Park Rd. Close to schools, churches & public transit 1560, 1570 & 1580 Adelaide Minutes drive to Masonville Street S North N shopping Modern laundry facilities Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4 Close to bicycle paths
519-438-1188
Bradley Court
Southdale Rd E
Ernest
ERNEST & BRADLEY 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, Seasonal pool Utilities included Ample parking available Dishwasher Laundry facilities
Fanshawe Village
1585/1595 Ernest Ave. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4
519-690-2968
ADELAIDE & FANSHAWE PARK 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, Located in a park-like setting in North London Close to Masonville Place
On bus route Grocery store less than a 5 minute walk away
Bradley Ave Exeter Rd
Adelaide St N
Walking distance to shopping, schools, restaurants and entertainment 5 Minutes to Hwy 401 Direct access to public transit Tennis courts
Huron St. Oxford St. E.
Walk to schools & shopping On bus routes 1126 - 1154 Adelaide Modern laundry facilities S Street N North Close to bicycle paths Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4 Social room
Adelaide Towers I, II, III
Utilities included Covered parking available Controlled entry with cameras Squash court Sauna Exercise room Seasonal pool
Windermere Rd.
Wellington Rd
Utilities included in some buildings Ample parking available Park-like grounds with lots of trees Seasonal pool On site variety store
Adelaide St. N.
A TRUSTED PLACE TO CALL HOME SINCE 1954
Fanshawe Park Rd E
Huron St
640, 650 & 660 Fanshawe Park Road Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4
519-434-4420
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London Guelph
A TRUSTED PLACE TO CALL HOME SINCE 1954
Manor House Apartments
Parkdale Place Apartments
ADELAIDE & FANSHAWE PARK
1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms
Huron
Base Line Rd. E.
Huron St.
746 Fanshawe Park Rd. E.
1201 Richmond St. N.
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Controlled entry with camera Ample parking available Close to Budweiser Gardens, Harris Park, Covent Garden Market Horton St. On bus route Walk to Wortley Village Grand Ave. Ridout St
Fanshawe Park Rd E
Parquet flooring 5 minute drive to Masonville Place Walk to UWO campus & Kings College Heat & water included Windermere Road Ample parking available Close to Richmond Row Richmond St
Adelaide St N
RIDOUT & GRAND
Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms
1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms Utilities included Controlled entry with camera Modern laundry facilities Quiet area On bus route Close to major shopping centres, including Masonville Place
Ridout Towers
RICHMOND & UNIVERSITY
100 Ridout Street S.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
519-439-4848
519-439-0941
519-432-3857
The Brownstone & Gordonstown Apts
Peter McGregor Tower
COMMISSIONERS & WHARNCLIFFE
KING & RIDOUT Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Storey Suites
Southdale Rd W
Spectacular views of the Thames River 1 Bedroom units have 2 balconies Fabulous downtown location Modern laundry facilities Walk to parks, restaurants & public Utilities included transit Dundas St. Controlled entry with camera King St. Reserved underground parking available Across from Budweiser Gardens York St.
500 & 527 Gordon Avenue
Ridout St N
Commissioners Rd W Gordon Ave
Controlled entry with camera Covered parking available Seasonal pool Tennis court On bus route Close to shopping Modern laundry facilities
Wharncliffe Rd S
1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms (Utilities Incl.) 2 Bedroom Townhomes (Plus Utilities)
21 King Street
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4
519-686-5850
519-432-1995
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London
18808
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London
NORTH
DOWNTOWN
DOWNTOWN
LONDON’S FINEST
Premiere Apartment Rentals
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Picton Place
Ceramic/laminate flooring, kitchens w/granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C. Secured parking included, guest suite, lounge/billards room, fitness center w/sauna. All Utilities Included. 1,485 sq ft, plus over 600 sq ft exterior terrace, Luxury Penthouse avail November 1st – gorgeous city views, upgraded appliances, hardwood floors – Call for appointment to view Ceramic flooring, 9ft. ceilings, fireplace, 5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C. Secured underground parking included in rent, guest suite, tenant lounge overlooking downtown, exercise room. Utilities Incl. Pay Personal Hydro.
22 Picton Street
The Chantry 300 North Centre Rd.
Ceramic flooring, 9ft. ceilings, fireplace, 5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C. Secured underground parking included in rent, guest suite, lounge, exercise room Utilities Incl. Pay Personal Hydro.
SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST
284 Wonderland Rd. S.
Ceramic flooring, 9ft. ceilings, fireplace, 5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C. Secured underground parking included in rent, guest suite, lounge, exercise room ALL Utilities Included.
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Westmount Place
5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C, conveniently located across from Westmount Mall, parking included, exercise room, sauna Pay Personal Heat/Hydro
800 Wonderland Rd. S.
Westmount Estates I
Ceramic flooring, 9ft. ceilings, fireplace, 5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C. Secured underground parking included in rent, guest suite, lounge, exercise room ALL Utilities Included.
Wonderland Rd. S. & Southdale Rd. W.
2 bed/2.5 bath open concept Townhome avail October 1st; 5 appliances, finished basement, garage; 1250 sq ft.
Westmount Estates II
Ceramic flooring, 9ft. ceilings, fireplace, 5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C, secured underground parking included in rent, guest suite, lounge, exercise room ALL Utilities Included.
325 Southdale Rd. W.
335 Southdale Rd. W. Wonderland Rd. S. & Southdale Rd. W.
645-6031
2 bdrm / 2 bath suites
641-3171
2 bdrm / 2 bath suites
519
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433-5756
2 & 2+den suites
519
Wonderland Rd. & Springbank Dr.
SOUTHWEST
SOUTHWEST
The Riverview
850-1480
2 & 2+den suites
519
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641-3468
2 bdrm / 2 bath suites
519
649-0085
1 & 1+den suites 2 & 2+den suites
call for availability 519
680-2686
18812
October 12 - 26, 2013
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Come take a look and see what all the excitement is about! Under New Management Wonderland Towers 875 Wonderland Road South 519.641.0471 2 Bedrooms from $865 Utilities Included
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London
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October 12 - 26, 2013
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King St.
Hewitt St.
226.213.3341 rentrevo.com www.rentrevo.com
Lyle St.
Queen’s Ave. Adelaide St.
(Corner of King Street and Hewitt Street) Hours: Mon - Thurs 11 am - 7 pm Fri - Sun 10 am - 4 pm
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Massive Units in Great Locations with Picturesque Views Park Royal Estates
1068 Commissioners Rd. W., Byron
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London - Northwest
Beaverbrook Towers 1420, 1440 & 1460 Beaverbrook Rd. Luxuriously Oversized 1 & 2 Bedroom Sites
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Capulet Towers I, II, III & IV MOVE-IN BONUS!
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London - Northwest
Massive Units in a Great Location with River and Park-Like Views Windermere Place 655 & 665 Windermere Rd.
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CHOOSING
THE RIGHT LANDLORD Six tips from an industry insider By Sheryl Erenberg
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here are a lot of choices out there. Here are six tips from Marketing Consultant Sheryl Erenberg, who specializes in rental communities:
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How attractive is the exterior of the building?
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Finding the person who does rentals It shouldn’t be an obstacle course or an episode of CSI to get from the parking lot to the person who rents apartments. We call this “The Golden Path” to the product. The “path” should be clean, welllit and have plenty of signs along the way. Ideally, a sign above the enterphone panel should tell you who to call. First impressions are important Are you made to feel welcome when you arrive? How hard is the person representing the building trying to assist you? Encourage you to rent? If they are distracted or unpleasant would you want to live there? Trust your instincts. Watch and listen to how the staff interact with one another Do they appear to be working as a team? Listen to the radio chatter if you have the chance. Is the conversation between employees pleasant? Professional? A lot can be learned about the landlord by who they choose to represent them and how they train/motivate their employees. Yes, you can predict the future! If, while they are with you, the staff come in contact with an existing tenant, listen carefully to their tone of voice, their willingness to assist that customer and watch their body language. Do they know tenants by name when they meet them in the building? How effectively do they handle complaints? This could be you next month or next year! The lobby test After your visit, sit in the lobby and do an informal survey by asking passing/waiting tenants how long they’ve lived at the property and whether they would recommend it. A good sample for your survey is five to seven people.
TheRentersGuide.ca We call this “curb appeal” in the industry.
Are the grounds kept? Are the hedges trimmed? Is the grass cut and are the flower beds planted? Is the building sign visible and up to date? If the property looks neglected, the chances are good that TheRentersGuide.ca tenants will be too!
Sheryl Erenberg is president of Sheryl Erenberg and Associates. Her marketing consulting firm has advised TheRentersGuide.ca hundreds of developers and landlords over the past three decades. The company specializes in repositioning stigmatized properties and marketing under-performing communities. sherylerenberg.com
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600 Grenfell Drive
Prime North London Location
Your complete rental source.
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519-808-1773
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Bonaventure Meadows
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London - Southeast
1830
Dumont Avenue
Quiet Charming Neighbourhood
Forest Park Apartments
Family and Senior Living
1 beds $675 I 2 beds $775 Forest Park offers park like living with a spacious field for plenty of family activities or relax under a tree and read a good book. 4VJUF "NFOJUJFT These stunning suites offer spacious layouts, large kitchens including fridge and stove, large windows to allow for natural light, spacious balconies, living spaces offer carpet and flooring, one full bathroom. Building Amenities Laundry is located in each building, smart card system available to all residents, Debit Payments Available, Minutes to all major shopping including, groceries, banks, and 8BMNBSU 4IPQQJOH $FOUSF FMFNFOUBSZ BOE TFDPOEBSZ schooling near by. Parking is available Call Nick & Lauren Today for a viewing
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226.268.7690
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519.668.7368
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1170 Hamilton -1176 Road Quiet Ravine Family Lifestyle
Valley View Suites
Family Community
1 bedroom starting at $650 Valley View offers the tranquility of living along a river. Ravine views and walking trails. Truly a place to call home. Suite Amenities These stunning suites offer spacious layouts, large kitchens including fridge and stove, large windows to allow for natural light, spacious balconies, living spaces offer carpet and flooring, one full bathrooms. Building Amenities Laundry is located in each of the four buildings, current coin laundry, smart card system introduced in mid August, On major bus route, access to the 401, groceries, banks and shopping, elementary and secondary schooling near by. Parking is available Call Shawn & Courtney Today for a viewing
Limited availability
226.268.5528 Heat & water included
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Professionally Managed
October 12 - 26, 2013
Move in by November 1st and receive December Free!
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LondonGuelph - Southwest
Sifton Townhomes - We Simplify Your Lifestyle Park-like setting with expansive, manicured lawns, shade trees and gardens with playgrounds Spacious 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Townhomes From
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apartment living at its finest Highview GLEN
80 & 90 Highview Ave. E. Wharncliffe & Commissioners
1 & 2 Bedrooms from $
838
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519.851.1537
Highview Ave E
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1 & 2 Bedrooms from $
868
Utilities Included Call
519.668.0902
spectacular city views
18822
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18807
London - Southwest
1590 Ernest Ave. at Bradley Ave. - White Oaks "Oak Pointe Estates" Think about the $ you’ll save Includes Heat & Water
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October 12 - 26, 2013
London - Central
Luxury Living Downtown
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Boutique Style Apartment Homes 544 Talbot Street
519-808-1773 1 & 2 Bedrooms with Balconies
Albert St. Richm ond St.
Talbot St.
Ridout S t. N.
Kent St.
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London – Central
LIVE IT UP DOWNTOWN! CITY PLACE - Towers I & II 519.488.6889 310 Dundas Street 405 Waterloo Street 519.488.6838
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Massive Units in Great Locations with Picturesque Views
Ridout Place
536 Ridout Street
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226-213-3286
226-213-3287
433 King St.
536 Ridout St.
Waterloo
Dufferin Ave, Richmond St.
King York
433
Dundas St.
Burwell st.
Talbot
536
Colborne
Kent
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Wellington
Albert
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Family Built, Owned & Managed
30509
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Stratford
295 Willow Street
Near Ontario St. & C. H Meier Blvd.
Stratford $100 OFF 1ST MONTHS RENT*
One Bedrooms from $800 Two Bedrooms from $825 Located on the east side of Stratford, within walking distance to shopping and many other amenities. Controlled entrance in well-maintained building. Contact our Leasing Representative today to book your showing:
519-273-6837 Devon St.
Babb Cres.
www.parkproperty.ca www.facebook.com/parkpropertymgt
C. H Meier Blvd
Hickory Ln. Willow St.
Ontario St.
twitter.com/parkpropertymgt *Not valid with any other incentive, expires July 31st.
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Stratford
192 Kemp Crescent McCarthy & Graff
519.273.6141
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Sarnia
Pick Your View: Park, Bay or Lake Gorgeous Views of Lake Huron, Sarnia Yacht Club & Canatara Park
Marina Park Place Spacious, Bright & Sunny!
30508
1295 Sandy Lane
Bedroom Suites
491-2912
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Sandy Lane
1275 Sandy Lane
Michigan Ave.
Hwy 402
1, 2& 3
Bedroom Suites 519
491-2916
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What Does Value Mean To You? Guelph Sarnia
AT
Nottingham Towers
Wellington St
Spacious edrooms Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms
Water included Controlled access Public transit nearby Modern laundry equipment
Close to 402 and Blue Water Bridge Across from YMCA Outdoor tennis court Covered parking available
Finch
WELLINGTON & MODELAND
Confederation St
Modeland Rd
A believe TRUSTED PLACE CALLthat HOME 1954 we in giving youTO quality you SINCE can afford!
56 & 64 Finch Drive Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4
519-344-3050
Pier 100
Sandy Ln
SANDY LANE
Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms
Peaceful, sedate environment Gorgeous views of Lake Huron & Blue Water Bridge Utilities included Controlled access Public transit at doorstep
Cathcart Blvd
Modern laundry equipment Minutes from Bayside Mall & Lambton Mall 1255 Sandy S Lane L Across from Canatara Park Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4 Close to 402 Ample parking available
What Does Location Mean To You? 519-336-8561 1 Bedroom Suites, 2 Bedroom Suites, 2 & 3 Bedroom Townhomes Townhomes have 1.5 baths and laundry Seasonal pool Tennis court Party room
Pontiac
EXMOUTH & MURPHY
Exmouth St
Modeland Rd
AT Pontiac Court Apts & Townhomes
Modern laundry equipment Storage available 1202-1273 Pontiac Crt. Controlled access Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4 Ample parking available
we have all point covered!519-383-7550 LONDON & MURPHY Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, Utilities included Controlled access Public transit nearby Modern laundry equipment Storage available
London Rd
Afton Dr
Wellington St. Walk to Lambton Mall Across from park 1148 & 1150 Afton Dr. Close to 402 and Blue Water Bridge Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4 Ample parking available
519-337-2098
VISIT OUR MOBILE FRIENDLY WEBSITE TO VIEW OUR VIRTUAL TOURS AND APPLY ONLINE!
Payment Plans Available!
18824
Same Day Approval! Pre-Authorized
October 12 - 26, 2013
Murphy Rd
Woodstone Apartments
HOMESTEAD.CA
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Woodstock
These Oversized Units with Amazing Amenities Overlook Pittock Lake & Conservation Area!
Lakeside Estates IV 900 Chieftain St., Woodstock
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600/700 Chieftain St., Woodstock
1,2 & 3
Bedroom Suites 226 226
242-0061 242-0062
www.drewloholdings.com
30513
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Certified Rental Building Program’s ‘My Pad iPad’ August 2013 contest winner announced BY TED WHITEHEAD young children might place “playground facilities” on their must-have list, but place something like a fitness room in the nice-to-have column. Location is critical, especially when a work commute is in order. If you rely on public transportation, you want a building on a bus or subway route, and even if you own a vehicle, living close to major highways is a help. Rent, of course, is a major factor, and you definitely want the most for your money. You need to look at square footage, the number of rooms including bedrooms, the overall appearance of the building, how well it’s kept up, safety features, and so on.
MS. D. DOGOVIC WAS THE AUGUST, 2013 WINNER of Certified Rental Building Program’s “My Pad iPad.” She entered the FRPOsponsored contest while looking for a Certified Rental Building in Peel Region. When looking for your apartment home, it is smart to make a must have/niceto-have list for purposes of comparison. After all, the apartment you choose will be your home, and you want it to feel like “home” as much as possible. That concept, however, is different for different people. Renting an apartment TheRentersGuide.ca that includes major appliances is a must have for most renters. If you have a pet and select a pet-friendly building, you may consider it a must to have a park nearby for walks. Families with TheRentersGuide.ca
All of these things are important, but your top priority should be to choose a building that is well cared for by a professional staff who care about the building they manage and their customers – the tenants who reside in their building. After all, your apartment is your home and you should expect it to be a good quality place to live. That’s where the Federation of RentalHousing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) comes in. We understand what a big decision it is to choose an apartment building, and we believe people should be able to expect certain standards of quality and service when they rent. To help consumers know when they find an apartment building that meets those standards, we created the Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP). This program establishes accountability for owners and rental property managers to actively practice more than 36 established building management and customer service “quality-standards” in order to qualify their buildings for the Certified Rental Building designation.
When you see the CRBP logo posted in a multi-residential apartment building in Ontario, you can be assured that the owner/property manager cares enough about “quality and service” to go the extra step in applying for and satisfying the requirements for the program. These include a training and education component for building staff that includes learning on several topics such as knowledge of the Human Rights Code, fire and building code compliance, employee training policies, adherence to Occupational Health & Safety Act procedures,. Information/privacy law compliance, customer response guidelines to tenant maintenance and general inquiry standards, etc. All apartment buildings submitted into the program must go through rigorous audit process carried out by J.D. Power and Associates. Renters should never have to sacrifice “quality of the product” or “quality of service” in their search for the ideal apartment home. The CRBP now makes that search much easier for Ontario renters and many of you have place the CRBP certification on the top of their “must-have” list when finding a new place to live. For more information on CRBP, visit www.crbprogram.org.
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Just Starting Out? Renting is Your Best Choice By Jane Herman
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At this stage of your life, you may be finishing up your education, paying off student loans, or just beginning your first job(s). It’s not likely that you will have even accumulated enough cash to use as a down payment. One of the many advantages renting has over home ownership, is that there is no large down payment to be paid up front. You only have to come up with your first and last month’s rent. And despite the message of real estate marketers who try to convince you that you can own a condominium or home for the same price as renting, here’s the truth: renting is always substantially less than owning. While it is possible that monthly mortgage payments might be comparable to what you’d pay to rent, as an owner you will also have to pay property taxes, all maintenance expenses (either monthly maintenance payments in a condo, or all costs of repairs and maintenance from appliance repairs, to landscaping, snow shoveling, etc. in a house). Many apartments include utilities or hydro in the rent, and when owning you would also have to pay an additional amount for these services. What about insurance? Tenants’ insurance is always less expensive than the cost of insuring your own home. At this stage of your life, flexibility is most important because you are very likely to move again within the next three to five years, either to take another job, go back to school, or because your family is growing and your needs are changing. It’s much easier to make a move when your only obligation is a one-year lease. The hassle and expense of having to TheRentersGuide.ca sell your home would unnecessarily complicate any career move.
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Some bankers and real estate professionals will try to convince you that with renting you’re not building equity. But when you factor in all the hidden costs of buying and selling real estate, from commissions, to legal fees to land transfer taxes, etc. , the reality is that no condo or house is going to appreciate that much in the short term to offset those hidden costs. If you are lucky enough to actually have enough cash accumulated to use as a down payment on a house, keep it in a secure two or three year term investment with a good return. When you run the numbers you will be much further ahead three years down the road than if you had invested it in a condo. The other good reason for renting at this stage of your life is that renting can offer all of the benefits of living in a prime neighbourhood – one that you likely couldn’t afford to buy in – such as convenience to transportation, shopping, recreation facilities, etc., along with condoquality amenities such as fitness
facilities, concierge, indoor/outdoor pools, etc. decorating upgrades, spectacular kitchens and bathrooms, etc. at a price that won’t leave you cash-strapped. With renting, you’ll be able to save a little every month, for emergencies, travel, retirement, or have a little more disposable income for furniture, a car, clothing, and entertainment, which is also important to you. When you consider all the advantages that renting affords, you’ll see that your dream home is really an apartment! Jane Herman is a communications consultant who has worked in the rental property industry. Jane provides communications solutions for a diverse range of clients and has written about food, fashion, apartment living and personal finance for several publications.
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GEN Y: DON’T LOVE BUDGETING? SOME TIPS TO MAKE IT MORE LOVEABLE TWO-THIRDS OF YOUNG CANADIANS DON’T TRACK EXPENSES WITH A PLETHORA OF ONLINE BUDGETING TOOLS available, the habit of tracking spending should be a fairly straightforward routine to get into. However, this is not the case for Gen Y; while they have embraced the importance of saving, they are slower to embrace the habit of tracking where their money goes each week, month and year. According to new research from TD Canada Trust, more than half (55 per cent) of Gen Y save at least 10 per cent of each paycheque, but in contrast, 66 per cent either do not have a budget or do not follow the one they created. This helps explain why Gen Y says they are most likely to overspend on entertainment (48 per cent), snacks (41 per cent), fashion (38 per cent) TheRentersGuide.ca and tech gadgets (29 per cent). “Budgeting is the key to battling the habit of overspending,” said Raymond Chun, senior vice president, TD Canada Trust.“Cash flow clarity is essential TheRentersGuide.ca to gaining control of where your money is going and ultimately reaching
financial goals. Just like building an exercise routine, it’s tough to start, but eventually becomes easier and more automatic.” Building a budget can be as simple as tracking income against expenses, and following Chun’s simple tips, it doesn’t have to be a chore. 1. Create a Budget Template “There’s a misconception that budgets mean complex spreadsheets - this doesn’t have to be the case with a personal monthly budget,” said Chun.“An effective budget can be as simple as a sheet of paper with two columns: one for money coming in and one for money going out.” The key to developing a good template is to allow space to capture all income and expenses in any given month, including discretionary spending. The ‘money out’ column should allow space for everything from monthlyTheRentersGuide.ca rent and living expenses down to snacks and miscellaneous spends. ‘Money in’ should capture any incoming funds like paycheques and government rebates.
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2. Track your Spending “Once you have a template in place, track every single expense,” says Chun. “A great starting point is to take advantage of virtual tools that are already tracking spending - like online debit or credit card statements - and then build on anything additional that’s not tracked online. At the end of the month, all the documented expenses simply need to be categorized into essential and non-essential expenses. “However you track your spending, the goal is to have a full picture of how and where money is being spent,” says Chun.“It can be surprising to some to see how non-essential spending can really add up, but the clarity helps in finding out where adjustments are needed.” 3. Review Spending Habits With spending habits in hand, it’s time to see if changes should be made. While fixed expenses like rent and transportation may not change, look closely at discretionary categories like entertainment, eating out and shopping. Set a maximum monthly spend for each category and, if this results in a surplus at the end of the month, consider putting it towards a savings account or paying down debt. 4. Repeat, repeat, repeat As with any strong routine, getting into the habit through repetition is key. It is important to review the budget each month, especially if income or lifestyle changes take place. “Always push yourself on whether it’s possible to put more money towards savings,” said Chun. “Life and circumstances are ever-changing, and a monthly budget will reflect this. The good news is, once a regular habit of budgeting has been adopted, making changes will be a piece of cake.” For more resources and tools to make everyday finances easy, please visit: tdcanadatrust.com. About the TD Canada Trust Cash Confessions Poll TD Bank Group commissioned Environics Research Group (www.environics. ca) to conduct an online custom survey of 6,014 Canadians aged 18 years and older, including 1,072 Millennials (born 1981 to 1999). Responses were collected between January 10 and 25, 2013. About TD Canada Trust TD Canada Trust offers personal and business banking to more than 11.5 million customers. Providing a wide range of products and services they offer everything from chequing and savings accounts, to credit cards, mortgages and business banking, to credit protection and travel medical insurance, as well as advice on managing everyday finances. TD Canada Trust makes banking comfortable with award-winning service and convenience through 24/7 mobile, internet, telephone and ATM banking, as well as in over 1,100 branches, with convenient TheRentersGuide.ca hours to serve customers better. For more information, please visit: www. tdcanadatrust.com. TD Canada Trust is the Canadian retail bank of TD Bank Group, the sixth largest bank in North America.
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background, Jerome has a firm grasp of how to overcome that problem. “When BG gets a building we style a model unit,” he says. The team may change out the light fixtures, the hardware, and bring in the right furnishings and accessories to make the apartment seem inviting. Jerome’s always quite pleased to find out when a client has taken a cue from BG’s styling and decorated their suite in much the same way as the model. He sees it quite regularly. Again, like the real estate market, and for the same reason that staging homes for sale has become so popular, it’s hard for a lot of people to envision the potential. Some just aren’t design savvy, and sometimes something cosmetic that could be easily changed can be an impasse to those that aren’t able to see the easy solution. But that’s what BG Properties is all about: the easy solution. “Everyone likes to shop around,” says Jerome. “We determine what we have for them.” It avoids unnecessary visits to properties that just won’t fit the client’s needs. It avoids time on the phone leaving messages for landlords and making appointments for viewings. BG Properties sets everything up efficiently and in a time frame that makes sense, streamlining what is normally quite a long process down to a matter of days.
Sometimes the ideal apartment isn’t immediately available, but when it does come up for rent, BG will know first, and the leasing agents are constantly going back to their clients when new vacancies surface. It’s a matchmaker service designed to make it easy to find the perfect home. Jerome finds that once clients use the service they realize there’s no reason to do the legwork themselves. For more information and to opt for the service of a leasing agent to simplify your move, contact BG Properties at 519.804.2561 or visit online at www.bgprs.com.
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The Premium Choice in Rental Living Margaret Place
Kitchener's Finest Highrise
1 bedroomS from $1003 2 bedroomS from $1289 suites include • Air Conditioning • 5 Appliances which includes in-suite washer & dryer • Large Eat-In Kitchen • Vertical blinds and carpeting • Security intercom • Stunning panoramic views • Spacious balcony
rental office hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am - 7 pm; Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
facilities include • Fully equipped exercise room • Indoor swimming pool • Sauna • On-site management office • Underground parking • Recreation Room • Library • Games Room • Guest Suite
CLOSE TO • Minutes to transit & GO Train • Breithaupt Community Centre • Easy access to highway #85 & #7 • Local shopping • Wilfred Laurier University • University of Waterloo • Schools & churches
305 & 315 Margaret Avenue
519.744.3468 margaretplace.ca