South Western Ontario Renters Guide - 4 Jul, 2015

July 4 - 18, 2015 Volume 23 Issue 14

Southwestern Ontario Edition

NOW RENTING WEST TOWER! 700 KING STREET

OPEN HOUSE Thursday, July 9th 4pm - 8pm

rentrevo.com 519-601-7386 Follow us on Facebook

medallioncorp.com

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

CHOOSING THE RIGHT RENTAL

KEEPING YOUR COOL

Our Effort Is For You Call or email to book a viewing today.

BERKSHIRE

BURTON GARDENS TOWNHOMES

172 Bay Street South, Hamilton Central

GRANADA

Burton, Douglas, Cheever, Hamilton North East

240 Mohawk Road East, Hamilton East Mountain

Newer 24 unit townhouse complex that is close to all amenities. Just a 20 minute walk to downtown Hamilton, and located in a family oriented community. 3 bedroom units currently available.

This building is student friendly and a great location with major bus routes in front. Nearby amenities include; Limeridge Mall, grocery stores, local parks and schools. Ease of access to the Linc.

1-844-825-7436

1-844-822-4233

1-877-469-5006

KENSINGTON

LAKEVIEW

115 Main Street East, Hamilton Central

25 Mountain Avenue, Stoney Creek

MOUNTAIN PARK

Centrally located near Jackson Square, Farmer's Market, Gore Park, Public Library, the GO Station and St. Joseph's Hospital.

This building features unique extra-large 1 bedroom units that are at a rate of $925/ month incl. all utilities for a limited time.

Near King St. E. & Lake Ave Dr. Situated in a quiet residential area close to downtown Stoney Creek. Nearby grocery stores, local shopping, restaurants, parks, and all amenities. Major bus routes can be found just down the street.

Located in a vibrant part of the city, this building provides great city views and has nearby amenities including; Hess Village, Hamilton Art Gallery, Hamilton Place, Library, Farmer's Market and Jackson Square Shopping Centre. Major bus routes run along Bay St. that makes traveling convenient.

1-800-823-6157

1-800-820-5721

8 East 36th Street, Hamilton East Mountain Located next to Mountain Brow Park near Concession St. with spectacular views of the city. Near many amenities including shopping & public transit. Within walking distance of The Juravinski Hospital.

1-800-705-3543

Over 100 buildings located in Hamilton, Brantford, Burlington, Cobourg, Dundas, Grimsby, Jarvis, Kitchener, St. Catharines, Stoney Creek and Welland.

As well as a Senior’s Residence in Ancaster and one close to St. Joe’s Hamilton.

Availability online at 1-800-914-5998 Apartment Rentals

2

www.effortrentals.com |

rentals@efforttrust.ca

MOVE UP Why settle for run-of-the-mill apartment living when you can come live with Old Oak Properties?

Our properties are the result of many individuals understanding that each plays a role in creating something more than just an apartment building.

That’s why we don’t just design and build our properties, we manage them too.

We strive to ensure that each and every space we create sets a new standard of design, comfort, quality and amenities that exceeds not only your standards, but our own.

Welcome to the new standard of apartment living.

519 641-1505

oldoak.ca 3

1275 Sandy Lane

Marina Park Place • Affordably Priced • Eat-in Kitchen w/3 Appliances • Individually Controlled Heat & A/C • Laundry Facilities • Exercise Room • Whirlpool, Sauna 519 • Indoor Saltwater Pool • Huge Balconies • Lobby/Parking Cameras • phone, internet and satellite available in unit

1, 2& 3

Bedroom Suites

491-2912

Northgate Towers 340 Willowdale Crescent

• Utilities included • Stove/Fridge • Eat-in kitchen • Large balconies • Close to bus, shopping, churches • Common laundry area • Seasonal pool • Sauna

1& 2

Bedroom Suites 226

778-2173

Royal Oak Towers

501 Errol Road West

• Utilities included • Stove/Fridge • Eat-in kitchen • Large balconies • 95% Seniors • Seniors club/Social club • Close to bus, shopping, churches • Common laundry area • Seasonal pool • Sauna • Covered parking available

1& 2

Bedroom Suites 226

778-2403

www.drewloholdings.com Family Built, Owned & Managed 4

d

lv rt B

hca

Front St.

Cat

Hwy 402

Christina St.

Massive Units in Great Locations with Picturesque Views

1275

Sandy Lane

Lake Huron

Michigan Ave.

501 340

. .W

d ol R Err

Willowdale Cres.

The Premium Choice in Rental Living Margaret Place Live at Kitchener's Finest Highrise - You Don’t Have to Give Up Space

1 BEDROOMS FROM $1030 • 2 BEDROOMS FROM $1325 One Bedroom Suite 1B Approx. 820 Sq. Ft.

RENTAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am - 7 pm; Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm

Two Bedroom Suite 2C Approx. 1250 Sq. Ft.

305 & 315 Margaret Avenue

226.243.3322 margaretplace.ca

For more information please see our ad on page 40.

5

apartments townhouses Spacious & Sparkling Clean Units, Near Bus Routes & Amenities and the Red Hill Parkway

Kings Forest Manor

288 Mount Albion Rd. | 905-578-5488 - Building Super Offers many features for your active lifestyle. Includes swimming pool, and is only steps away from the Niagara Escarpment. Well maintained with up to date amenities including underground parking for some units.

One and Two Bedroom Apartments

Kently Towers

Hamilton's

543 Queenston Rd. | 905-561-1239 - Building Super Worry-Free living is what you can enjoy in this extremely secure building. Ideal for seniors, close to many conveniences including Eastgate Mall, and bus routes.

One and Two Bedroom Apartments

Kingswood Place

6 Kingswood Dr. | 905-387-0848 - Building Super Your family will enjoy the spacious layout, complete with clean appliances. Steps away from grocery store, bus routes, schools and Glendale Golf Course. Very convenient!

Two and Three Bedroom Townhomes

www.desantis.com email: info@desantis.com

Head Office: 905-777-0252

Providing Hamilton and area with quality dwellings for over 30 years. Call us today, we’ll make you feel at home!

6

ETOBICOKE

MISSISSAUGA

OAKVILLE

BURLINGTON

BRANTFORD

HAMILTON

A TRUSTED PLACE TO CALL HOME SINCE 1954

VISIT OUR MOBILE FRIENDLY WEBSITE TO VIEW OUR VIRTUAL TOURS AND APPLY ONLINE!

John & Charlton

The Villa Marie Community - 43 & 57 Forest Ave., 50 Young St., 151 Hughson St. – 905 528 5253

Main & Bay

Blink Bonnie Apartments - 136 Bay St. South – 905 528 4675

Main & Bay

Bay 200-200 Bay St. South – 905 529 9553

Main & Bay

Haldimand Apartments - 140 Robinson St. – 905 529 9553

Main & Bay

Robinson Place - 33 Robinson St. – 905 525 8373

Bay & Charlton

The Concord - 187 Park Ave. – 905 525 3371

Main & John

Landmark Place - 100 Main St. East – 905 528 1414

John & Burlington

Harbour & Marina Towers - 35 Brock St. & 600 John St. North – 905 526 1994

Main & Nash

The Eldorado - 494 Queenston Rd. – 905 573 6361

West & Fairview

Westgate Towers - 661 West St. – 519 751 3867

Fairview & North Park

Dornia Manor - 321 Fairview Dr. – 519 752 3596

Fairview & North Park

North Park Towers - 325 North Park Rd. – 519 752 3596

Glencrest & Guelph Line

Creswell Court Apartments - 3050 Glencrest Rd. – 905 637 6776

Plains & King

Warwick Court Apartments - 950 Warwick Court - 905 639 0456

Plains & King

Surrey Lane Apartments - 685,695,705 Surrey Ln. – 905 639 0456

Lakeshore & Maple

The Brock - 472 Brock Ave. – 289 795 8276

Lakeshore & Brant

The Caledon - 1363 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 637 8431

Lakeshore & Brant

The Sandpiper - 1431 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 632 1427

Queen Mary & Rebecca

Park Terrace I, II, III, IV, V - 199, 205, 187, 189, 191 Queen Mary Dr. – 905 842 5300

Navy & Randall

Centennial Towers - 155 Navy St. – 905 842 3859

Speers & Kerr

The Premier Court - 41 Speers Rd. – 905 338 3342

Lakeshore & Dixie

Lakewood Apartments - 1257 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 271 5370

Glen Erin & Aquitaine

Lakeview Place - 2770 Aquitaine Avenue – 905 858 8466

Dixie & Bloor

Pacific Way I – 3480 Havenwood Dr. – 905 629 7941

Dixie & Bloor

Pacific Way II – 1485 Williamsport Dr. – 905 629 7941

Lakeshore & Parklawn

Landmark Apt. -2493 Lakeshore Blvd. – 416 255 4559

Lakeshore & Parklawn

Promenade -2301 Lakeshore Blvd. – 416 253 2246

HOMESTEAD.CA Same Day Approval! Pre-Authorized

Payment Plans Available!

We are hiring! Visit homestead.ca/careers for more information.

7

FRONT COVER

July 4 - 18, 2015 Volume 23 Issue 14

C E L E B R AT I N G 2 3 Y E A R S

Southwestern Ontario Edition

NOW RENTING WEST TOWER! 700 KING STREET

FEATURE

PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline Hill EDITOR IN CHIEF/DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

OPEN HOUSE

rentrevo.com

Thursday, July 9th 4pm - 8pm

Moe Lalani

519-601-7386 Follow us on Facebook

NATIONAL SALES MANAGER, RENTAL

Anne-Marie Breen EDITOR

Elisa Krovblit CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

medallioncorp.com

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

CHOOSING THE RIGHT RENTAL

KEEPING YOUR COOL

Learn more about Revo on the back cover.

EDITORIAL FEATURES

Sara Duck, Wayne Karl, Lydia McNutt CONTRIBUTORS

Jennifer Braun, Jane Herman

MEDIA CONSULTANT

Jamie Weinhardt jamie.weinhardt@ypnexthome.ca

SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER

Gnanapandithan Bala

38

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Nikki Yarwood GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Brad Smith

401 The West Mall, Suite 500 Etobicoke, Ontario M9C 5J5 ypnexthome.ca TO ADVERTISE:

Phone: 416-626-4200 Fax: 416-626-8097 Please recycle this magazine! Yellow Pages NextHome participates in the Partner’s In Growth Reforestation Program through St. Joseph Communications. To date, Partners in Growth has planted over two million trees in parks, recreation and conservation areas, and other public spaces across Canada. Established in 1990, this program was started with Scouts Canada to help replenish the environment.

47 RENTERS' HELP 18 Last month's rent

by Elisa Krovblit 47 Keep your cool

by Jane Herman

Disclaimer: The views expressed by the columnists in this publication are not necessarily those of the publication.

8

RENTAL RANTINGS 38 The right rental

by Jennifer Braun

EDITORS’ NOTES

w

hat’s on your wish list when searching for a home to lease? I did an informal survey with a small group of past and present renters to see what people look for, and the results are in.

In the top spot – without a doubt – are actually two key items that go handin-hand: clean and quiet.

A building with reliable security system was also near the top of the list in many cases, as was a property manager that responded quickly to issues, and a laundry room that was readily available and fully functional.

New appliances and new paint were also in demand and in one case, a home that offered lots of natural light was a request.

While your “Top 10” list may read differently, make sure you do in fact have a list handy so that you can compare apples with apples when shopping for a space to lease.

It’s important for property managers to know what you’re looking for when you’re shopping so that they can help you find what you’re looking for or can offer alternatives if they have access to other locations.

The more locations you have to compare, the better the chances of finding just the right one that tops your list.

Susan Legge EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, DIRECTOR OF CONTENT susan.legge@ypnexthome.ca Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

d

on’t wait for ‘the perfect time’ to move. It’s never ‘the perfect time’ for anything. Something always comes up, – whether it’s a work thing, a family thing, a personal thing – life will always offer a good excuse to put off your plans. Don’t give into it.

Summer is a great time to move. Families want to move in the summer because there’s less disruption for children. July and August give moms and dads enough time to register for new schools and activities and find daycare.

August and September are huge for students. Whether it’s the first time moving away from home, or it’s a ritual to go back home to family and friends for the summer break and then move back to school in the fall, there is a lot of movement into student apartments and communities.

But not just parents and students, summer is just an ideal time to move for everyone. Apartment balconies have more to offer – buildings onsite pools seem just too appealing, and with less chance of rain and no chance of snow, a smooth move is much more likely for summer moves.

This summer Renters Guide will help you find the perfect apartment – we’re here to help! Our magazine and website, plus RentersGuide.ca, our Renters Guide app and our newsletter offer the best selection of available apartments as well as great articles and advice, making it easy to make your move!

Elisa Krovblit SENIOR EDITOR elisa.krovblit@ypnexthome.ca Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/ElisaKrovblit Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/TheRentersGuide

9

DOWNTOWN

Premiere Apartment Rentals

NORTH

DOWNTOWN

LONDON

LONDON’S FINEST

D Y ME NC ES IM UPA UIT S C OC ECT L SE

The

Renaissance

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. All Utilities Included.

71 King Street

519

King St. & Ridout St. n de pt.

2+ g/Se + u 2 il A a Av

Picton Place

LOFT HERITAGE TOWNHOME AVAILABLE AUGUST 1ST; CALL FOR INFO

22 Picton Street

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.

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

The Riverview

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.

284 Wonderland Rd. S.

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 325 Southdale Rd. W. Wonderland Rd. S. & Southdale Rd. W.

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.

2 bed/2.5 bath open concept Townhome AVAIL NOW; 5 appliances, finished basement, garage; 1250 sq ft.

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.

335 Southdale Rd. W. Wonderland Rd. S. & Southdale Rd. W.

w w w. t r i c a r. c o m 10

645-6031

2 bdrm / 2 bath suites

641-3171

2 bdrm / 2 bath suites

call for availability 519

Wonderland Rd. S. & Viscount Rd. th t ba 1s /2 g. ed le Au b 2 ilab a Av

2 & 2+den suites

519

Wonderland Rd. & Springbank Dr.

SOUTHWEST

SOUTHWEST

g /Au h uly bat J ail /2 Av bed 2

433-5756

519

Richmond St. N. & Fanshawe Park Rd.

850-1480

2 & 2+den suites

519

Picton St. & Queens Ave. th t ba 1s /2 ly ed le Ju b 2 ilab a Av

1 & 1+den suites 2 & 2+den suites

641-3468

2 bdrm / 2 bath suites

519

649-0085

1 & 1+den suites 2 & 2+den suites

call for availability 519

680-2686

SCENIC RIVER VIEWS • Great Neighbourhood in West London • Close to Schools and Shopping • Excellent Bus Service • Seasonal Pool

• Walk Along the River, Enjoy the View • Large 1 & 2 Bedroom Renovated Suites • Close to Shopping and Schools • Quiet Complex in Park-Like Setting

Colonial Court 750-780 Viscount Road 519-649-4159

North Park Towers 852 Kipps Lane 519-438-0121

SPRINGBANK PARK

LONDON

WESTMOUNT

ACROSS FROM FANSHAWE COLLEGE • Walk to the Park • Excellent West London Location with Huge 1 & 2 Bedroom Renovated Suites • Walk to Shopping and Schools • Great Bus Service

• Quiet Family Orientated Complex • Walk to Schools and Shopping • Great Bus Service • Seasonal Pool • Free Parking • Large 1 & 2 Bedroom Renovated Suites

Concordia 378 Wonderland Road South 519-473-4046 • 519-657-2866

NEAR CHERRY HILL MALL

Oxford Square East 727-769 Second Street 519-951-7169 • 519-453-2985

CLOSE TO VICTORIA HOSPITAL

• Super Location in West London. Quiet Area • Walk to Cherry Hill Mall or Catch the Bus at the Door • Spacious Renovated 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites • Ideal for Seniors or Professionals

• Walk to L.H.S.C. Westminster Campus • Schools & Shopping Nearby • Great Bus Service • 1 & 2 Bedroom Renovated Suites

Westwood Park 368 Oxford Street West 519-641-7323

Fairview Terrace 297 Westminster Avenue 519-435-0326

WHITE HILLS

OAKRIDGE AREA • Fantastic Location Next to School and Park • Quiet Family Atmosphere • Close to Shopping and Malls • Great Bus Service • Large 2 & 3 Bedroom Renovated Townhomes • Seasonal Pool Blackacres on the Park 117 Blackacres Blvd.

519-473-4122

• Across from Oakridge Mall • Fantastic Area, Lots of Shopping and Restaurants • Close to Public and High Schools • Quiet Family Orientated Neighbourhood • Great Bus Service West Park Gardens 1131 Royal York Road 519-474-9843

Another Quality Project Managed By

www.viscountproperties.com 11

LONDON GUELPH

SARNIA

KITCHENER

LONDON

A TRUSTED PLACE TO CALL HOME SINCE 1954

VISIT OUR MOBILE FRIENDLY WEBSITE TO VIEW OUR VIRTUAL TOURS AND APPLY ONLINE!

Adelaide & Fanshawe Park

Manor House Apartments - 746 Fanshawe Park Road East – 519-439-4848

Richmond & University

Parkdale Place Apartments - 1201 Richmond Street North – 519-439-0941

Adelaide & Fanshawe Park

Fanshawe Village - 640, 650 & 660 Fanshawe Park Road – 519-434-4420

Adelaide & Huron

Royal Oak Terrace - 1126-1154 Adelaide Street North – 519-433-5705

Adelaide & Fanshawe Park

Adelaide Towers I, II, III - 1560, 1570 & 1580 Adelaide Street North – 519-438-1188

Ernest & Bradley

Bradley Court - 1585 & 1595 Ernest Avenue – 519-690-2968

Commissioners & Adelaide

Roseland Place - 854 Commissioners Road East – 519-668-0616

Ridout & Grand

Ridout Towers - 100 Ridout Street South – 519-432-3857

Ridout & Grand

The Gartshore - 80 & 82 Ridout Street South – 519-434-2828

King & Ridout

Peter McGregor Tower - 21 King Street – 519-432-1995

Commissioners & Wharncliffe

The Brownstone & Gordonstown Apartments - 500 & 527 Gordon Avenue – 519-686-5850

Wonderland & Springbank

Springbank Manor - 492 Springbank Drive – 519-472-2032

Wonderland & Oxford

Trillium Towers I & II - 680 & 690 Wonderland Road North – 519-471-6759

Commissioners & Wharncliffe

Highland Park I & II - 450 & 460 Highland Avenue – 519-672-8730

Queen & Margaret

Queen Margaret Place I & II - 100 Queen Street North & 11 Margaret Avenue – 519-578-7790

Queen & Weber

The Regency - 57 Queen Street North – 519-579-7710

Wellington & Modeland

Nottingham Towers - 56 & 64 Finch Drive – 519-344-3050

Sandy Lane & Cathcart

Pier 100 - 1255 Sandy Lane – 519-336-8561

Exmouth & Murphy

Pontiac Court Apartments - 1202-1273 Pontiac Court – 519-383-7550

London & Murphy

Woodstone Apartments - 1148 & 1150 Afton Drive – 519-337-2098

Wellington & Hanlon Parkway

Phoenix Mill Apartments - 364 Waterloo Avenue – 519-829-4080

Wellington & Hanlon Parkway

Bryden Apartments - 380 & 400 Waterloo Avenue – 519-829-4080

Wyndham & Woolwich

Trafalgar Square - 27 & 33 Cardigan Street – 519-826-6768

Wellington & Edinburgh

Silvercreek Terrace - 120 Edinburgh Road – 519-821-5800

HOMESTEAD.CA Same Day Approval! Pre-Authorized

Payment Plans Available!

We are hiring! Visit homestead.ca/careers for more information.

12

724 & 744 Fanshawe Park Rd. East 226.271.2700 SOME BUILDING FEATURES

PAY JUST ONE MONTH & MOVE IN! $150 TENANT REFERRAL*

Bright & sunny suites Ample closet space Large renovated balconies Playground Close to 24 hour grocery store Minutes to Masonville shopping district Beautiful ravine setting backing onto Stoney Creek ›› Walking distance to primary & secondary schools ›› Bus to University of Western Ontario and Fanshawe College

LONDON

Fanshawe ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ››

1 & 2 bedrooms from $695 Special price on 1 bedrooms!

Fiddlers West

75, 85 & 95 Fiddlers Green Rd. 226.271.2698

Located in Oakridge Park

Fanshawe Park Rd. E.

Highbury Ave.

Adelaide St.N.

Sunningdale Rd.

PAY JUST ONE MONTH & MOVE IN! $300 TENANT REFERRAL*

SOME BUILDING FEATURES ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ››

Bachelors, 1 & 2 bedrooms from $770

Oxford St. W. Hyde Park Rd.

Spacious luxury suites with stunning views Dishwasher & private dining room Carpet or laminated floors In-Suite storage Balconies or solariums Quiet neighbourhood Walking distance to transit, shopping, schools, restaurants ›› Beautiful green space in the centre courtyard ›› London Transit at your door ›› Rental office open 7 days a week

Fiddlers Green Rd.

Call us for your personal tour today!

✉ rentals@capreit.net 

youtube.com/caprent

 

*Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.

twitter.com/caprent facebook.com/caprent

www.caprent.com

13

LONDON

COME HOME

TO

UTILITIES INCLUDED

WALK DOWNTOWN...

Close to shopping, night life, downtown & UWO

• Ensuite Storage • Laundry Facilities • 3 Appliances • Fully equipped fitness centre

MOVE-IN BONUS 699 Talbot Street London

SPACIOUS 1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES Utilities included

Call Sydney

NICEST TOWNHOMES IN NORTH EAST LONDON

519.851.8781

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD Near Schools, Shopping & Bus

• Some newly renovated • 4 Appliances • Finished Rec. Room • Quiet surroundings

MOVE-IN BONUS

• Controlled Entry • On bus route • Individual Climate Control • Balconies • 1 Parking included

• Attractive, well maintained grounds • On-site Complex Managers

LARGE SPACIOUS 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES Some with Carport or Garage

295 & 305 Briarhill Avenue London

BRIARHILLS

Call Paula & Kameron

519.675.1581

GREAT LOCATION Close to shopping, schools and Victoria Hospital • 1½ bathrooms

• Finished Rec. room

• 4 Appliances

• On bus route

MOVE-IN BONUS

LARGE SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES Some with Carport or Garage

CHERRY TREE MEWS Professionally managed by 14

310 Westminster Avenue London

Call Carla

NORQUAY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD.

519.438.5411 www.ndev.ca

Park Royal Estates

1068 Commissioners Rd. W., Byron

• Across from Springbank Park • Stove/Fridge/Dishwasher/Washer/Dryer • Carpet • Whirlpool/Sauna • Indoor Saltwater pool • Exercise Room • Parking Space Included • Large Balcony off Master Bedroom • Walk-out lower level family room with patio • Individually controlled heat & A/C • phone, internet and satellite available in unit

3 Bdrm

Townhomes

226

LONDON

Massive Units in Great Locations with Picturesque Views 213-3291

Ask About Our Move-In Bonus!

Wonderland Place

710, 720 & 730 Wonderland Rd. N.

• 3 Appliances • Eat-In Kitchen • Walk-In Closets • Large Balconies • Seniors Social Club • Whirlpool, Sauna • Seasonal Pool • Laundry Facilities • Covered Parking Available • phone, internet and satellite available in unit

1& 2 Bdrm Suites 226 213-3292 226 213-3293 226 213-3294

213-3296

.

e Rd

selin

n Ba

Byro

nk

a gb

Dr

e Rd. N Wharncliff

226

.

Bdrm Suites

d. N

1, 2 & 3

ord Oxf Co mm isio ne r sR d. W .

1068

dR

620 & 630 Springbank Drive

• 5 GE Appliances including Ensuite Laundry • Independent heating/cooling • Exercise Room • Whirlpool, Sauna • Indoor Saltwater Pool • Huge Balconies • Park Location • Underground Parking • Ensuite Bath • Across from Rose Garden • phone, internet and satellite available in unit

700-730 . . t S W

lan der

Rosecliffe Gardens

n Wo

Ask About Our Move-In Bonus!

rin W. Sp s Rd. ioner 620-630 Commiss

Across From Rose Garden

www.drewloholdings.com or Call our London Rental Agent at 226-213-3298

Family Built, Owned & Managed 15

519.668.7368 LONDON

www.larlyn.com

EAST LONDON • 1 & 2 bedroom condo suites • Fridge and Stove • Laundry facilities on site • On bus route • Easy access to 401 Hwy • Nearby groceries, banks and schools

• 1, 2 & 3 bedroom condo suites • 3 appliances • Controlled entry • Close to White Oaks Mall, parks, schools and churches • Laundry facilities on site

Valley View Suites 1170-1176 Hamilton Road

Oak Pointe Estate 1580-1590 Ernest Avenue

For availability & viewing call 519-668-7368 or 226-268-5528

For availability & viewing call 519-668-7368

NORTH LONDON

LARLYN MANAGES A VARIETY OF RENTAL PROPERTIES

• 1 & 2 bedroom condo suites • 3 appliances • Hi-rise building with controlled entry • New laundry facilities on site • Ample parking • All amenities within walking distance The Legacy 600 Grenfell Drive

• Single family • Semi-detached • Bachelor • Townhomes • 1, 2 and 3 bedroom condo suites

For availability & viewing call 519-668-7368 or 519-645-2378

For availability & viewing please visit our website www.larlyn.com or call our Rental Line at 519-668-7368

DOWNTOWN LONDON

EAST LONDON (Whitney & Dumont)

MOVE IN BONUS!

• 1 & 2 bedroom condo suites • 5 appliances (including in-suite laundry) • Controlled entry • Underground parking • Indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool and gym

• 1 & 2 bedroom condo suites • Fridge and Stove • Minutes to Argyle/Walmart Shopping Mall • Nearby elementary and secondary schools • Laundry facilities on site • Ample parking • Utilities are included

For availability & viewing call 519-668-7368 or 519-858-2378

Forest Park Apartments 1830 Dumont Street 1825 Whitney Street For availability & viewing call 519-668-7368 or 226-268-7690

SOUTH/WEST LONDON

WESTMOUNT AREA (WEST LONDON)

Colborne Center 323 Colborne Street

• 2 & 3 bedroom apartments • Fridge and stove • On bus route • Laundry facilities on site • Ample parking Northern Properties 1003 Notre Dame For availability & viewing call 519-668-7368

16

SOUTH LONDON

• 1 & 2 bedroom condo suites • Starting at $765 • Includes fridge and stove • Laundry facilities on site • Controlled entry • Minutes walk to Westmount Mall, Shoppers Drug Mart and other amenities • On bus route Village Green 625-685 Wonderland Rd. S. For availability & viewing call 519-668-7368

3 Bedrooms from $1100-$1175

Downtown London Apartment Homes 544 Talbot Street

Riverwest Comfortable Townhomes 1199/1203 Hamilton Road E.

LONDON

1 & 2 Bedrooms from $1275-$1450

• 1.5 Bathrooms • 5 Appliances • Single Car Garage • Central Air • Gas Fireplace • Finished Rec Room • Some backing onto golf Course St.

Trafalgar St.

Ha

Gore Rd. lto nR d.

mi

Clarke Rd.

Richmond St.

e.

Dufferin Av

• 6 appliances • Secured underground parking • Heat included • Exercise room • Ensuites • Close to Victoria Park and Budweiser Gardens

Highbury Ave. N.

t.

Kent S

Talbot St.

Ridout St. N.

Albert

519-914-1839

Ayerswood Development Corporation

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME. It’s only a tap away.

Want to feel at home in your house and your neighbourhood?

Find your next home now.

START SEARCHING NOW!

download the app

July 4 - 18, 2015

visit us online

Please say you saw it in Renters Guide!

17

renters’help

Last month’s

RENT

BY ELISA KROVBLIT

IT CAN BE PAINFUL TO PAY TWO months of rent at the same time, but when you take on a new apartment, the landlord usually wants first and last. In Ontario, the landlord is not permitted to take a damage deposit or demand a pet deposit, but they are allowed to take a last month’s rent deposit, which is equal to the cost of one month’s rent.

Some landlords will allow you to pay the last month’s rent deposit when you sign the lease and then the first month’s rent on your first day of tenancy, but they do not have to do this. The landlord may ask for first and last in full when you sign the lease.

If you budget properly, hading over two months of rent is not as much of a hardship as it may sound. During your last month of tenancy, you are using this last month’s rent deposit so you do not pay your current landlord that month, instead you are paying it to your new landlord. Look at it as always having to pay, each and every month - it’s just the person you’re paying it to that changes.

If you are required to pay first and last, you’ll have to have the ypnexthome.ca next month’s rent available just a bit early. If you’re not one to live with some savings, you’ll have to figure out how to buffer yourself to pay it early.

other reason than last month’s rent. If your rent is late, the last month’s rent isn’t a replacement. If you are short for your rent you cannot borrow from the last month’s rent deposit.

If you damage something and need to pay for repairs, the landlord must come to you to collect that money, they cannot use your last month rent against any expenses they may incur because of you.

When you give notice that you are going to move out, your landlord cannot subtract any expenses from your last month’s rent. In a month-to-month tenancy, you are required to give 60 days’ notice that you’ll be leaving. This must coincide with your rental cycle. If you pay rent on the first of every month, you must give your notice for the first. You cannot decide to leave mid-month and give 60 days notice to leave on the 18th of the month, you must pay for full rental cycles.

Once you’ve given notice, finished up your stay and move out, your landlord must give you interest on your last month’s rent deposit. Each year this is calculated by the same percentage as the provincially stipulated rent increase. Each year is different. In 2015 the amount is 1.6 per cent, for 2014 it was .8 per cent, for 2013 it was 2.5 per cent. However, if your rent went up between the time you moved in and the time you moved out and you didn’t give your landlord money to top up the last month’s rent deposit, this interest fee is first applied to the difference, with the balance returned to you.

ypnexthome.ca

Last month’s rent is exactly as it sounds. It is the payment for the final month of your residency at your apartment. Your landlord ypnexthome.ca must hold this amount for you, and cannot use it for any

18

ypnexthome.ca

Southwestern Edition SERVING: Windsor, Sarnia, Chatham, London, St. Thomas, Woodstock, Stratford, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge & Guelph, Hamilton, Burlington-Waterdown, Brantford, Niagara and St. Catharines

Now Available in OVER 1595 locations!

Guelph Niagara Falls Burlington Waterloo St. Catharines Kitchener Hamilton Cambridge

Hamilton-Niagara

Waterloo-Wellington

Brantford

Renters Guide is organized geographically: The tabs at the top of each page identify the area in which you are searching and the type of accommodations.

Stratford Woodstock

Ingersoll

London

London Sarnia-Lambton

Welland

St Thomas

Sarnia

You can also find us online at

ypnexthome.ca

Chatham

Windsor-Chatham Windsor

HOW TO ADVERTISE

PLACE YOUR DISPLAY AD‌

PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD‌

JAMIE WEINHARDT

BY PHONE: 1-866-234-9879

MEDIA CONSULTANT 519.902.7459 jamie.weinhardt@ypnexthome.ca

Call 416-784-3311 and charge your ad to your credit card. An experienced Renters Guide Advertising Consultant will assist you.

Office hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am -5:00pm

EXTENSIVE DISTRIBUTION TO ALL THE RIGHT PLACES With more than 1678 distribution points*, including our box program, and relationships with high-frequency retailers, the Yellow Pages NextHome distribution network ensures your advertisements are available whenever and wherever consumers are looking to buy, rent, decorate and renovate.

We are committed to bringing you the widest audience of customers, helping to generate the greatest number of qualified leads for your business. With our extensive print and digital publications, from the street to the web, we deliver your message to motivated consumers 24/7. *Distribution points may vary for each publication.

All copyright and other intellectual property rights in the contents hereof are the property of Yellow Pages Homes Limited and not that of the customer. The customer has purchased the right of reproduction in Renters Guide only and does not have the right to reproduce the ad or photo in any other place or publication. Contents of this publication are covered by copyright and offenders will be prosecuted under the law.

Copyright 2015. Yellow Pages Homes Limited. All rights reserved by Yellow Pages Homes Limited, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Reproduction, storage in a retrieval system or transmission, in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical or

otherwise, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Yellow Pages Homes Limited is strictly prohibited. Published every Saturday in Toronto by Yellow Pages Homes Limited.

Terms: Advertisers and The Renters Guide are not responsible for typographical errors, mistakes or misprints. Payment in full must accompany the Insertion Order by cheque, money order, Visa or Mastercard.

Please check your ad for accuracy the first issue it appears. If you find an error, report it immediately. The Renters Guide will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion. Errors and Omissions Excluded (E.&O.E).

19

PrICe From

Po o

INTerSeCTIoN & AddreSS

m iu ar ol /S ing tio on Pa iti g d y/ n on Con rki lc Pa d Ba Air e ud cl In m oo es iti dr til Be U om ro 3+ d Be o m 2 o dr r Be elo 1 h ac /B io ud St

The renters Guide makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of our index, however availability and prices change daily.

Please refer to the specific ad and call the advertiser for more details.

l Fi tn es La s un d St ry or ag Fu e rn is h N ea ed rT ra ns it

reNTAL direcTory

Page

LoNdoN Old Oak Properties - Various Locations

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

Tricar Group - Various Locations

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

Viscount Properties - Various Locations

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

Homestead - Various Locations

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

Capreit - 75, 85 & 95 Fiddlers Green / 724 & 744 Fanshawe Park Rd.

$695

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

Norquay - Various Locations

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

Drewlo - Rosecliffe / Wonderland / Park Royal

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

Larlyn - Various Locations

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

Ayerswood Development - 544 Talbot St. / 1199 & 1203 Hamilton Rd.

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

Bradel Properties - 1231 Huron Street

$600

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

Panoramic Properties - Various Locations

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

MetCap - 740-758 Kipps Lane - Adelaide St. & Kipps Lane

$729

◆

◆

◆

◆

Blossom Gate - 621, 625 & 629 Kipps Lane

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆ ◆

◆

◆

◆

◆ ◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆ ◆ ◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

10

◆

11

◆

12

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

13

◆

◆

◆

14

◆

◆

15

◆

◆

◆

16

◆

◆

◆

17

◆

22

◆

37

◆

24

◆

◆

25

◆

◆

◆

3

◆

◆

◆

26

◆

◆

◆

27

◆

◆

◆ ◆

3

◆

◆ ◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

LoNdoN - Ne ◆

◆

◆

LoNdoN - NW Old Oak Properties - Various Locations

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

Old Oak Properties - Various Locations

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

Drewlo - Thrive Townhomes - 705 Freeport Street

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

Drewlo - Windermere by the River

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

28

Wonderland & Oxford - 50, 60, 70 & 80 Capulet Lane

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

29

Wonderland & Oxford - 1440 & 1460 Beaverbrook Rd.

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

30

Cherryhill Village - Oxford St. & Platt's Lane

$755

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

31

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

31

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

26

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

32

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

33

◆

◆

34

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

LoNdoN - Se Bonaventure Meadows - 2228 & 2230 Trafalgar

$690

◆

LoNdoN - SW

20

Old Oak Properties - 885 & 905 Southdale Rd. W.

Inquire

80 & 90 Highview Ave./ 9 Commissioners Rd.

$838

◆

◆

940 Springbank Drive - Ayerswood Development

$1500

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

Capreit - Highland Village

$760

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

ypnexthome.ca

◆

◆

◆

PrICe From

Po o

INTerSeCTIoN & AddreSS

m iu ar ol /S ng tio ni Pa itio g y/ d n on on rki lc C Pa d Ba Air e ud cl In m oo es iti dr til Be U om ro 3+ d Be o m 2 o dr r Be elo 1 h ac /B io ud St

The renters Guide makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of our index, however availability and prices change daily.

Please refer to the specific ad and call the advertiser for more details.

l Fi tn es La s un d St ry or ag Fu e rn is h N ea ed rT ra ns it

reNTAL direcTory

Page

LoNdoN - CeNTrAL ◆

◆

◆

◆

35

◆

◆

◆

◆

36

◆

◆

◆

36

◆

◆

◆

◆

BC

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

4

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

37

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

5,40

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

41

◆

◆

◆

◆

42

◆

◆

◆

43

◆

43

◆

2

City Place - Waterloo & Dundas - 405 Waterloo St.

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

Drewlo - Ridout Place / Kingswell

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

Colborne Place - Colborne & York

$849

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

REVO - 700 King St. - King St. & Adelaide St. N.

$750

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

Drewlo - 1275 Sandy Lane, 340 Willowdale & 501 Errol Rd. W.

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

Panoramic Properties - Various Locations

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

Margaret Place - 305 - 315 Margaret Avenue

$1030

◆

◆

◆

Drewlo Holdings - 121, 141 & 161 Fallowfield Drive

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

545-547 & 565 Belmont Avenue - Belmont Ave. & Glasgow St.

$995

◆

◆

Highland Rd & Westmount Rd. W. - Filsinger - 61 Highland Cres.Park Place

$775

◆

Homer Watson & Pioneer - 55 Green Valley

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

SArNIA

KITCheNer

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

6

◆

◆

◆

6

◆

◆

◆

6

◆

◆

◆

7

hAmILToN Effort Trust - Various Locations

Inquire

Kingswood Place - 6 Kingswood Drive

Inquire

Kings Forest Manor - 288 Mount Albion Road

Inquire

Kently Towers - 543 Queenston Road

Inquire

Homestead - Various Locations

Inquire

Wellington Street S. & Main Street E. - 140 Wellington Street S.

$594

70 Glenburn Court - Queenston Road & Centennial Parkway

$729

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

45

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

51

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

48

◆

◆

◆

◆

49

◆

◆

◆

◆

50

◆

◆

◆

50

◆

◆

◆

51

BUrLINGToN Cumberland Avenue & Prospect Street - 3270 Prospect Street

$1250

Homestead Land Holdings Ltd. - 472 Brock Avenue

Inquire

◆

◆

Ontario Street & Maple Avenue - 1285 Ontario Street

Inquire

◆

◆

137 Church St. - Camelot Towers

$729

◆

◆

Panoramic Properties - Various Locations

Inquire

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

◆

ST. CAThArINeS ◆ ◆

◆

◆

◆ ◆

◆

◆

ypnexthome.ca

21

17102

LONDON

BRADEL PROPERTIES LTD. a fresh new beginning! ✔ Large, spacious bachelor, 1, 2 or 2 + Den bedroom suites with balconies ✔ Clean and well maintained buildings ✔ Friendly on-site staff ✔ Controlled Entry ✔ 24-Hour Laundry Facilities ✔ Located on 3 major bus routes ✔ Close to shopping and amenities

Windermere Road Kipps Lane

1231 Huron Street

www.bradelproperties.com/london

McNay Oxford Street

Highbury Avenue

e-mail: info@bradelproperties.com

Adelaide Street

- Fri. 8:30am - 5:30pm

Wellington Road

Office Hours: Mon.

Huron Street Richmond Street

519-451-8860

from

600

$

Inclusive!

Dundas Street

NATIONAL STUDENTRENTAL GUIDE

Spring/Sum

mer 201 5 Issue

NATIONA STUDENTLRE NTAL GU IDE

RENTAL

PROPERTIE

S NEAR UNIVERSI

TIES AN D COLLEG ES

RENTAL PROPERTIES NEAR UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES

Pick up the Spring/Summer National Student Rental Guide magazine or view it on any digital device anytime

start searcyhohur ere.

ypnexthome.ca 22

Please say you saw it in Renters Guide!

July 4 - 18, 2015

You don’t want drama.

Get insurance that fits.

Talk to a commission-free TD Insurance Advisor today.

There’s no need for drama. TD Insurance Advisors aren’t on commission, and can help you get home insurance that fits your needs. Talk to one today or go online to get a quote.

Get a quote at tdinsurance.com/fits or call 1-877-889-1396 TD Insurance home protection is distributed by TD Insurance Direct Agency Inc. and is underwritten by TD General Insurance Company in Ontario and by Primmum Insurance Company in the rest of Canada. ® The TD logo and other trade-marks are the property of The Toronto-Dominion Bank.

BIGGEST UNITS Utilities & Parking Included

ONE MONTH FREE AND $300 Clothing Gift Card and $300 Referral till end of July

N.

Windermere Rd.

&

ADELAIDE ST. N KIPPS LANE

740-754 Kipps Lane

1 Bedroom (685 sq. ft.)

$

2 Bedroom (943 sq. ft.)

$

From

599

RENTED

689

RENTED

From

756-758 Kipps Lane

1 Bedroom (685 sq. ft.)

$

2 Bedroom (943 sq. ft.)

$

From

599

RENTED

699

RENTED

From

03909

Adelaide St.

LONDON - NORTHEAST

+

BEST PRICE

Kipps Lane Huron St.

699 $ 749 $

699 $ 749

$

STILL AVAILABLE

STILL AVAILABLE

STILL AVAILABLE

STILL AVAILABLE

6 buildings to choose from • Some dishwasher/2 washrooms Phone:

519-630-0249

For further information about our amenities, please visit our website.

WWW.METCAP.COM

24

Please say you saw it in Renters Guide!

July 4 - 18, 2015

Saturday, July 11th, 2015 11am - 3pm

Modern Rental Living!

ASK ABOUT OUR SUMMER SPECIALS!

LONDON NORTH - NORTHEAST YORK TH’S

OPEN HOUSE

621, 625 & 629 Kipps Lane

1-855-659-6229

blossomgate.com visit us on facebook.com/blossomgate

• Central air, heating and water included in rent!

• Exercise room • Study room/lounge • 24-hour card operated laundry • Bicycle storage room • On-site management office

• Medallion S.O.S. (Superior On-Call Service) • Community room • Outdoor parking • Controlled entry with security surveillance • Window blinds • Playground 25

LONDON - NORTHWEST

If you’re looking for “just the right place” we’ve got the right place to start.

Visit our Residential Rental Information Centre in Forest Hill and find everything you need to choose your “right place”. Old Oak’s friendly advisors will help you find the location, floor plans and amenities that are just right for you.

SUGARCREEK TRAIL 405-445 Sugarcreek Trail 1 & 2 Bedroom suites

PROUDFOOT PLACE 535 & 565 Proudfoot Lane 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites

PINERIDGE PLACE 740 & 744 Proudfoot Lane 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites

FOREST HILL 575-605 Proudfoot Lane Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites

HORIZON DRIVE 700 Horizon Drive 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites

POMEROY PLACE 885 & 905 Southdale Road West Studio, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites *Smoke free buildings

pomeroyplace.ca MOSAIK AT PARC CENTRE 365 & 385 Sugarcreek Trail Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom flats and soft lofts *Smoke free buildings

mosaiklondon.com

Proudfoot Lane

Enter off Oxford St. W. Follow signs to Residential Rental Information Centre.

N

Wonderland Road

www.oldoak.ca 575 Proudfoot Lane London, ON

Residential Rental Information Centre Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 7pm, Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm Phone: 1.888.713.9159

26

22391

Oxford St. West

Please say you saw it in Renters Guide!

July 4 - 18, 2015

A BR

NEW D N

3+1 Bedroom Townhomes

LONDON NORTH - NORTHWEST YORK TH’S

Located in London’s Growing North West End Hyde Park 705 Freeport Street

NOW RENTING!

• Stainless Steel Appliances • Granite Countertops • Six Appliances including Laundry

Freeport St.

Blackacres Blvd.

Aldersbrook Rd.

Fanshawe Park Rd. W. Tribalwood St.

Hyde Park Rd.

• Over 1450 luxurious sq. ft. plus over 300 sq. ft. finished in lower level • Attached, single-car garage • Walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom off master bedroom • 3.5 bathrooms including one on lower level • Finished 3rd level or basement • Great shopping and restaurants close by! On bus route

226-270-7473

www.drewloholdings.com Family Built, Owned & Managed

27

LONDON - NORTHWEST

Massive Units in a Great Location with River and Park-Like Views Windermere Place 655 & 665 Windermere Rd.

1 2

• 3 or 5 Appliances & Bdrm Suites • Eat-in Kitchen • Exercise Room and Penthouses • Sauna, Whirlpool • Indoor Saltwater Pool 226-213-3289 • Controlled Underground 226-213-3288 Parking • Lobby/Parking Cameras • Minutes to Shopping, Banks, Theatres & Restaurants at Masonville • Minutes to University Hospital & University of Western Ontario • Phone, internet and satellite available in unit

Enjoy a wonderful park-like setting along the Thames River

Fanshawe Park Rd. E.

Windermere Rd.

1 2 3

Windermere Rd. 655, 665 & 675 Windermere Rd.

nd

Huron St.

31511

St.

Thames River

mo

ch

Along the Upper Banks of the Thames River

Fanshawe Park Rd. E.

Ri

• 5 Appliances & & Bdrm Suites Ensuite Laundry • Individual Central Air & or Bdrm with Den Heating Controls • 2 Baths in 2 or 3 226-213-3290 Bedroom Models • Controlled Entry/Cameras • Oversized Balconies • Sauna, Whirlpool • Indoor Saltwater Pool • Indoor Parking, Bicycle Storage • On Bus Route, Close to Shopping • Exercise Room • Phone, internet and satellite available in unit

Adelaide St. N.

675 Windermere Rd.

t.

Windermere

by The River

Huron St.

dS

Thames River

Adelaide St. N.

on

hm

Ric

655, 665 & 675 Windermere Rd.

www.drewloholdings.com or Call our London Rental Agent at 226-213-3298

Family Built, Owned & Managed 28

Please say you saw it in Renters Guide!

July 4 - 18, 2015

The New Art of Fine Living!

MOVE-IN BONUS!

NOW OPEN!

LONDON NORTH - NORTHWEST YORK TH’S

Capulet Towers I, II, III & IV

• Ideally located in Northwest London-in Oakridge Crossing (Beaverbrook & Capulet

50 Capulet Lane • 226-213-3284

Near Oxford & Wonderland)

Great Views of City

60 Capulet Lane • 226-213-3283

• Granite Kitchen Countertops & Stainless Steel Appliances are available on upper floors (70

New Unit Style Available: 1 Bedroom + Den

70 Capulet Lane • 519-488-2460

London's First Non-Smoking Building: 1 & 2 Bdrms

& 80 Capulet) • 1, 1 Bedroom + Den or 2 Bedroom Suites • 2 Bedroom suites have 2 Bathrooms • 5 Appliances Including En-suite Laundry

80 Capulet Lane • 226-213-3285 Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances Available

GRANITE STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES NOW AVAILABLE!

• Individual Air Conditioning & Heating Controls • Oversized Balconies • Exercise Room • Indoor Saltwater Pool, Whirlpool and Sauna • Controlled Entry/Cameras • Covered Parking Available • On Bus Routes, Close to Shopping •

phone, internet and satellite available in unit

MODEL AT 80 CAPULET OPEN DAILY 10AM-6PM

CALL OUR LONDON RENTAL AGENT AT 226-213-3298

www.drewloholdings.com 29

LONDON - NORTHWEST

Beaverbrook Towers 1420, 1440 & 1460 Beaverbrook Rd. Luxuriously Oversized 1 & 2 Bedroom Sites

Have an active lifestyle?

Come live with us!

• Located in Oakridge Crossing – NW London (Beaverbrook & Capulet Near Oxford & Wonderland)

• • • • • • • • • • • •

2 Bedroom suites have 2 Bathrooms 5 Appliances Including En-suite Laundry Individual Central Air & Heating Controls Oversized Balconies phone, internet and satellite available in unit Exercise Room Indoor Saltwater Pool, Whirlpool & Sauna Controlled Entry/Cameras Covered Parking Available On Bus Routes, Close to Shopping Barrier free access at entrance Electronic Key FOB entry system

SALT WATER POOL PAVILION CARDIO MACHINES WEIGHTS SARNIA RD.

N PROUDFOOT LANE

CAPULET LANE

WONDERLAND RD. N.

BEAVERBROOK AVE.

Ask About Our Move-In Bonus!

CALL 519-488-2439 or 519-488-6956 or 226-213-3281 OR CALL OUR LONDON RENTAL AGENT AT 226-213-3298

OXFORD ST. W.

www.drewloholdings.com Family Built, Owned & Managed 30

LONDON - NORTHWEST

Welcome home to Minto!

Call now to book an appointment and learn more about our special offers!*

(519) 913-3371

Visit: 301 Oxford Street W. (2nd floor of the Cherryhill Village Mall)

Google: Minto London Apartments

CHERRYHILL VILLAGE

Make yourself at home.

• Full health club facilities included • Steps to groceries, shopping and transit • Utilities included

Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom suites from $755*

695 PROUDFOOT LANE

Studio, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites from $785* 18813

*On select buildings and suites. Prices, specials and specifications subject to change without notice. E. & O.E.

Bonaventure Meadows 2228 or 2230 Trafalgar Street (near Hwy 100 in London)

RENOVAT ED SUITES

WASHER & DRYER IN SUITE

OUTDOOR POOL • Dishwasher, fridge & stove

• Hardwood floors

• Contemporary decor

• 24 hour Surveillance

• Convenience to 401

• Outdoor Pool

• Parking

519.659.6629 July 4 - 18, 2015

LONDON - SOUTHEAST

• Pets welcome!

1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM SUITES

690

$

From

+ utilities

email: bonaventuremeadows@rogers.com

Please say you saw it in Renters Guide!

31

LONDON - SOUTHWEST

apartment living at its finest Highview GLEN

80 & 90 Highview Ave. E. Wharncliffe & Commissioners

1 & 2 Bedrooms from $

838

Utilities Included Call

laundry facilities air conditioner on-site staff controlled entry balconies

One Month Free

Rd

• • • • •

Commissioners Rd E

LHSC

n Wellingto

• fully equipped fitness centre & sauna • individual climate control • ensuite storage • 3 appliances

Base Line Rd E

Wharncli

Country Living – 5 Minutes from Downtown & LHSC!

ffe Rd

519.851.1537

Highview Ave E

Highland RIDGE 9 Commissioners Rd. E. Wharncliffe & Commissioners

1 & 2 Bedrooms from $

874

Utilities Included Call

519.668.0902

spectacular city views Professionally managed by

Norquay Property Management Ltd. 32

www.ndev.ca

LONDON - SOUTHWEST

NOW LEASING

LARGEST

900 sq. ft. to 2,600 sq. ft.

Starting at $1,500 Penthouses from $4,000

FLOOR PLANS

IN LONDON

Foyer

Laundry/ Storage

Ask to see this suite.

4 furnished models now showing.

Master Closet

Master Bathroom Bathroom Kitchen

Dining Master Bedroom

Living Room

Bedroom Balcony

Remarkable Apartment Living by 940 on the Park You never imagined apartment living like this. An ideally located, high end building. Surrounded by greenspace. A minute walk to Springbank Park. The largest floor plans in London.

Every unit with a balcony, and overlooking some of the best unimpaired views in the city.

In suite laundry and private heat and air conditioning. Exceptional onsite amenities including a spa, pool, gym, library, guest suite and media room.

This is 940 on the Park. London’s most remarkable address.

DEVELOPED & MANAGED BY:

LOCATION:

MODEL SUITE HOURS:

940 Springbank Drive London, ON N6K 0E3 519-914-1839

Mon. – Fri.: 11 - 6 Sat.: 11 – 5 Sun.: 12 – 5

Actual floor coverings and finishes may differ from those present. Room sizes should be considered approximate since measurements are subject to certification.

940

ON THE PARK

940onthepark.com

33

LONDON - SOUTHWEST

Great Views of London Highland Village

PAY JUST ONE MONTH & MOVE IN! $300 TENANT REFERRAL*

200, 400, 450 Sandringham Crescent & 501 Wilkins Street 200 & 400 Sandringham Crescent

226.270.0080

1, 2, 2+Den and 3 Bedroom Suites from

$760

501 Wilkins Street & 450 Sandringham Crescent

1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Suites from

$775

226.270.0065

✉ rentals@capreit.net 

youtube.com/caprent

 

*Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.

34

Wellington Rd.

Upper Queen St.

• Large & bright suites Commissioners Rd. E. • Select suites have 12 ft. ceilings and some come equipped with dishwashers Wilkins St. • Some units have a large wooden terrace • Upgraded lighting • Laundry on site Sandringham Cres.

• Located in park-like setting Southdale Rd. E. • Close to public transit & Hwy. 401 • Across from Victoria & Parkwood Hospitals Rental Offices: • Close to shopping & restaurants 200 Sandringham & 501 Wilkins

twitter.com/caprent facebook.com/caprent

www.caprent.com

CITY PLACE - Towers I & II 519.488.6889 310 Dundas Street 405 Waterloo Street 519.488.6838

LONDON - CENTRAL

LIVE IT UP DOWNTOWN!

ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN BONUS

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites • NEWER LARGE LUXURY SUITES • PRIVATE BALCONIES • FANTASTIC VIEWS • AAA LOCATION • ALL THE AMENITIES OF A CONDO • 5 Appliances Including Ensuite Laundry • Sauna, Whirlpool & Exercise Room • Indoor Saltwater Pool

OPEN HOUSE DAILY

• Individual A/C & Heating Controls • 2 Baths in 2 Bdrm Models • Controlled Entry/Cameras • Oversized Balconies • Indoor Parking, Bicycle Storage • On Bus Routes, Close to Shopping • phone, internet and satellite available in unit

www.drewloholdings.com or Call our London Rental Agent at 226-213-3298

Family Built, Owned & Managed

35

LONDON - CENTRAL

Massive Units in Great Locations with Picturesque Views

Ridout Place

536 Ridout Street

• Across from Harris Park • 2 Bedroom with 2 Baths • 5 GE Appliances • Ensuite Laundry • Ensuite Storage • Individual Storage • Exercise/Common Room • Walk to Budweiser Gardens or Market • Phone, internet and satellite available in unit

Kingswell Towers 433 King Street

• 5 Appliances • Ensuite Laundry & Storage • Lobby/Parking Cameras • Individual Heat & Air • Sauna, Whirlpool • Exercise Room • Underground Parking • Walk to Galleria • Phone, internet and satellite available in unit

1& 2 Bdrm Suites

1& 2 Bdrm Suites

and Penthouses

226-213-3286

226-213-3287

433 King St.

536 Ridout St.

King York

30509

www.drewloholdings.com

433

Dundas St.

Burwell st.

Ridout St N.

Talbot

Dufferin Ave,

Waterloo

536

Colborne

Kent

Downtown Convenience

Richmond St.

No Car = $500 Bonus!

Wellington

Albert

or Call our London Rental Agent at 226-213-3298

Family Built, Owned & Managed

• Spacious suites • Indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna & exercise room • 5 appliances with ensuite washer/dryer • Individual heating & air conditioning • Underground parking • On-site management

1 BDRM SUITES

FROM

2 BDRM SUITES

FROM

• Minutes from entertainment, shops & restaurants, Budweiser Gardens and The Covent Garden Market

Colborne Place – 340 Colborne Street Please contact Pat O’Leary: Phone: 36

519-434-8928

Email: pat@fhc.ca Please say you saw it in Renters Guide!

849 $ 995

17199

Downtown Living

$

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY FARHI HOLDINGS CORPORATION 519-645-6666 July 4 - 18, 2015

LONDON/SARNIA

YOUR RENTAL SEARCH IS OVER

e m o c l e W Home

Beautifully Renovated Apartments & Townhomes • Great neighbourhoods • Appliances included • Close to all amenities • Excellent management

LONDON

SARNIA

1265-1275 Bentley Dr.

702-789 Kipling Ave. 213-313 Hampton Ave.

WALLACEBURG

CORUNNA

750 Wallace St. 695 Wallace St.

351 Murray St. 348 Cameron St.

info@panoramicproperties.ca

Toll free#

1-855-371-1201

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

37

rentalrantings

The RIGHT RENTAL

BY JEN N IFER BR AU N

WHEN I FIRST STARTED LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT, I would jump any time someone told me they had or had a friend of a friend who had aypnexthome.ca “rental” available. Then I discovered just how vast the term “rental” really is. Turns out a “rental” can actually be a room, a basement, a loft to share ypnexthome.ca with eight other people, a pull-out couch in the living room and even a fully furnished apartment with a cat to watch (I’m allergic to cats). ypnexthome.ca

38

ypnexthome.ca

No, rentals aren’t always as traditional as you would expect them to be. Instead, they come in different shapes and sizes. It’s up to you to weight the pros and the cons.

Here’s some help: STUDIO APARTMENTS Pros: Aside from the fact that small space means less to clean, what could possibly be the advantage to living in a small space? Cheap rent! Studio apartments are often inexpensive compared to other rentals on the market. What’s more, minimal square footage ultimately means lower electricity and heating bills. Don’t doubt the coolfactor of this type of rental either. Renters always have a way of turning this basic single room apartment into their own.

Cons: Your Ikea shopping game has to be really strong to pull off living in a studio apartment. If you’re lucky, the three to four pieces of furniture that you’ll be able to fit in it will have to be double-duty and even triple-duty decor to ensure a well organized and functional space. You’ll basically be living in your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and very compact living room all at the same time. Good luck!

LOFTS Pros: When you tell someone you live in a loft, you automatically hit sophisticated, cool status. Basically if you are not cool, this is the easiest way to appear interesting really fast. Most loft apartments have high ceilings and offer a very interesting, and flexible layout that is popular with the artist and the I’m-way-to-cool-for-it types.

Cons: The open concept layout of a loft style apartment is not ideal if you plan on living with roommates or children. Though the area is much larger than a studio apartment, privacy may be an issue. Screaming children and bad roommates will be impossible to escape. You have been warned!

BASEMENT APARTMENTS Pros: Are you happily anti-social? Then a basement apartment is for you! Seriously, basement apartments happen to be very private. Often they come with a private entrance and you get easy access to the outdoors without having to travel through corridors and potentially meet neighbours – or just anyone at all.

Cons: Good luck getting any kind of natural light into your basement apartment.

What’s more, despite being virtually underground, basement apartments can be quite noisy. Be wary of your upstairs neighbours and any appliances like a furnace, a shared laundry room or a water heater, which are often found downstairs.

CONDOS Pros: Condo living is a way of life. At least, that’s what any current condo occupant would say. It’s all about enjoying the small things like a great location in the city, awesome shared amenities and not having to worry about outside work and maintenance.

Cons: All those good amenities and perfect location that condo renters love to brag about, also comes with a price – I’m talking about a lot of hard earned cash! Condo rent is at the top of the price list – and you still have other bills to take care of.

Now it’s time for the hard part. Decisions, decisions, decisions…

ypnexthome.ca Want more great articles like this delivered directly to your inbox? Sign up for our Newsletter at ypnexthome.ca/newsletter

ypnexthome.ca

JENNIFER BRAUN 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 ypnexthome.ca her blog at www.justbejealous.com

39

NORTH KITCHENER YORK TH’S

The Premium Choice in Rental Living Margaret Place

Kitchener's Finest Highrise

1 BEDROOMS FROM $1030 2 BEDROOMS FROM $1325 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

40

Receive One Month's FREE Rent with a move-in date of July 15th, 2015 or earlier*

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

226.243.3322 margaretplace.ca

*1 Bedroom Suites ONLY. One Month Free rent will be applied in two installments, 50% off the first and 50% off the 11th month rent. Subject to availability and certain conditions apply.

NORTH KITCHENER YORK TH’S

Fallowfield Towers INTRODUCING A BRAND NEW, LUXURY BUILDING AT 121 FALLOWFIELD DRIVE 1, 2 Bedroom, 1 + Den & 2 + Den Suites SUITE DETAILS • Large, open concept suites • Stainless steel appliances

• Eat-in kitchen • Stove/Fridge/Dishwasher • Ensuite laundry (washer & dryer) • Walk-in closets • Carpet • Large balconies • Individually controlled heat & A/C • Bell Satellite or Rogers Cable available through building cable system • Bell or Rogers internet available

BUILDING FEATURES

• Close to bus, shopping, churches, trains, Hwy. 401 • Fitness room • Storage lockers available • Indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna • On-site building managers • CCTV cameras • Secured video controlled entrance

226-214-4631 ALSO AVAILABLE TO RENT FROM ARE BRAND NEW, FULLY CONSTRUCTED HIGHRISES: ONE 100% NON-SMOKING, THE OTHER SMOKING FRIENDLY

Fallowfield Towers I 161 Fallowfield Dr. NON-SMOKING BUILDING!

519-957-1840

141 Fallowfield Dr.

SMOKING FRIENDLY BUILDING!

226-214-4633

er Hom

www.drewloholdings.com

e Rd

k Lin

Family Built, Owned & Managed d Dr

d

Blv

l fie

w

on

llo

Fa

ts Wa

Bloc

Fallowfield Towers II

ms

Blea

Rd

41

KITCHENER

Fully Renovated

545-547 Belmont Avenue Kitchener

565 Belmont Avenue Kitchener

FIRST MONTH FREE & $1000 MOVE-IN BONUS

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

• New kitchens including 4 stainless steel appliances (fridge, range, dishwasher & microwave) • Renovated bathrooms & upgraded flooring

Union Blvd.

Glasgow St.

Park St.

Victoria St.

Belmont Ave.

Westmount Rd.

• New kitchens including 4 stainless steel appliances (fridge, range, dishwasher & microwave) • Renovated bathrooms & upgraded flooring • Renovated lobbies & corridors • Renovated exercise room (all new equipment) and whirlpool

3 Bedroom Townhomes

519-635-9604 www. larlyn.com

start your search here.

42

email: belmont@larlyn.com

Whether you’re renting or buying, finding your next home has never been so easy.

Please say you saw it in Renters Guide!

July 4 - 18, 2015

KITCHENER

02744

KITCHENER APART ME NT S

03143

FILSINGER 1 & 2 BEDROOM CONDOS FOR RENT FROM

775

$

• FREE COVERED PARKING • NEWLY REMODELED DELUXE UNITS • 6 QUALITY APPLIANCES • IN-SUITE LAUNDRY, A/C, BLINDS • NEAR PARK, SHOPS, BUS

ypnexthome.ca July 4 - 18, 2015

519-576-0884

Please say you saw it in Renters Guide!

43

Stress less about your move... new job putting down roots in a new place family

relocation

hire a moving professional

retirement downsizing

“Move With Confidence”

CRB Program’s “Move With Confidence” Guide was developed to make the move to your new apartment home a little easier.

For more information visit us online at crbprogram.org

Visit us on Facebook to enter for a chance to win an iPad Mini at Facebook.com/crbprogram

HAMILTON

townhomes 515 Queen Victoria Drive

• Easy access to the Linc.

Call

905-387-7221

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SINCE 1981

Downtown

www. GumieroHoldings.com

GUMIERO HOLDINGS

2, 3 & 4 BEDROOM townhomes from $1016

140 Wellington Street South

905.561.8000 July 4 - 18, 2015

from

594

$

• Clean & secure building • Wheelchair accessible Call

905-529-2616

Eastgate Square 70 Glenburn Court Spacious 1, 2 & $ from 729 3 bedrooms • Close to all amenities • Wheelchair accessible Call

905-561-6352 caledonia 130 Argyle Street North

1 & 2 BEDROOM

from

679

$

• Easy access to the Linc.

• Wheelchair accessible Call

905-765-0895 grimsby

01537

info@gumieroholdings.com

Jr. 1, 1 & 2 BEDROOM

1 & 3 Slessor Blvd. bachelor 1, 2 & $ from 636 3 BEDROOM • Clean & secure • Wheelchair accessible Call

905-309-8738

Please say you saw it in Renters Guide!

45

HAMILTON

Upcoming Event for HDAA The next dinner meeting is September 9th, 2015 How to register: Contact info@hamiltonapartmentassociation.ca LOCATION: Waterfront Center 555 Bay St. North, Hamilton, ON

The HDAA has a strict 48 hour cancellation policy. If you do not cancel your registration within this time, we may hold you financially responsible for the costs.

TIME: 6:00 - Check in / registration 6:30 - Dinner (followed by coffee & tea) 7:30 - Presentation starts

Email and online registrations must be confirmed to be valid. The registration deadline for dinner is Sept. 7th, 2015 at 12:00 pm. If you are only coming for the presentation please let us know. Payment must be made at the dinner. Cash or Cheque only.

RATES: (dinner & presentation) MEMBERS - $30 (presentation FREE) NON-MEMBERS - $50 (if non-members wish to only come to the presentation, the fee for that is $10, coffee and tea included) Hamilton

Hamilton

Hamilton

CLASSIFIEDS

EAST MOUNTAIN - 3 bedroom townhouses available,attached garage, first/last required.

Avail August 1 st 2015 $981/mo + Utilities.

Email: beaniebaby@cogeco.ca (905)544-0077

STONEY CREEK - Newly renovated 2 bdrm Units $870/mo Freshly Painted Heat, hydro & prkg incl.

Quiet, well-kept adult bldg. Hrdwd/ceramics, New Appliances laundry, Seniors welcome. Elevator. Walk to amens. No dogs.(905)319-1835, (905)662-8953

Hamilton

Kitchener

11298669_2.JPG

HAMILTON EXEC CONDO - Just West of Downtown 75 Queen. Spectacular waterview, streetscape! 2 Bd/2 Bath, new Kitch, Baths. Huge Balcony, Rooftop Yr Round Pool, Gym. $1600/ mo + Utilities. Aug.1st. Steps to GO, cafes. Val Dalgetty-Righton, Sales Rep (905) 522-1110

46

11296248_1.JPG

11293377_1.JPG

401 MAIN STREET - East 1 bdrm apts $735/mo & 2 Bdrm apts $850/mo Hydro extra. Underground prkg included. Security cameras. Keyless entry. Close to all amenities,shopping & Bus Routes Call Kevin at (905)317-9885 Owned & operated by Rainco Inc

Kitchener

11293831_1.JPG

FREDERICK & VICTORIA STREET - Bachelor From $610, 1 bdrm From $695 & 2 bdrm From $750 Hydro Extra. With Balcony & Laundry Facilities. Clean Quiet Low Rise Building, Spacious Suites with Large Windows. Close to Shopping, Schools & Transit call 519-579-6720 www.linwood.ca

11298763_1.JPG

COURTLAND/MADISON - 1 & 2 bdrm Units in apt building Starting From $780/mo + Hydro. Includes Water, Hot Water, Heating, & Gas. Gas Stove in Kitchen No Noisy Pets Close to Universities & Kitchner Downtown Avail Immed 1st & Last 1 yr Lease (519)496-3307

Please say you saw it in Renters Guide!

July 4 - 18, 2015

London - Central

Guelph

11297820_1.JPG

11293827_1.JPG

WILLOW-WESTWOOD RD - 199 Westwood Rd. 3 bdrm townhome $1016+ utils, 4 bdrm townhome $1111/mo+ Utils Fridge/stove incld. Full basements.

Fenced backyards. Avail immed. Call (519)837-2944

ypnexthome.ca

RIVERSIDE & WONDERLAND (LONDON)-Furnished 2 bdrm apt,large kitchen,living rm,Appliances, utils Included Landry Negotiable BBQ, Sep Entry Out of town professional & students Welcome.Close to all amenities. No smoke/pets Avail Immed. Call (519)473-2417

renters’help

Keep Your COOL

BY JANE HERMAN

SUMMER SUN IS UPON US ONCE AGAIN. If only we could find a way to capture some of it to warm us in January (or deflect winter’s wrath to cool us down in July). Until then, try these tips for surviving the summer without air conditioning.

Window coverings: During the day, close your blinds and curtains to block the sun. For even better protection, get aluminized blinds.

Open windows during the evening or on cloudy days. Use fans to create a cross-breeze, circulating cooler air throughout the rooms. As soon as the sun hits the building in the morning, close windows and keep them closed until it is cooler outside than it is inside.

Use fans: Personally, I have a strong preference for ceiling fans, but other people claim that all they do is push warm air down from the ceiling. You may need to get your landlord’s permission before installing one. Get the best fans you can afford – the kind that rotate are most effective. Place them strategically.

Turn it off: Turn off all electrical heat sources, including electronics.

Avoid using your stove or oven for cooking. Cook at night if you must, and then reheat your food in the microwave or just eat cold food. Incandescent lights create heat – switch to CFLs if possible.

Sweat it out: Water vapour produced by sweating actually takes heat away from your body if it is exposed to air and allowed to evaporate. Put your sweaty self in the path of a cool breeze or fan.

Misting yourself can also give you relief. Or use wet washcloths and place them on your wrists and behind your neck.

Dress for the heat: There are different strategies here. Wear light ypnexthome.ca colours and natural fabrics, not artificial fibres. Many cultures wear light clothing covering a person from head to toe. This may be effective outdoors, but at home, feel free to walk around in the bare minimum – just make sure the drapes are drawn!

Eat spicy: Spicy food increases perspiration which cools the body down as it evaporates. It can also cause an endorphin rush that ypnexthome.ca might make you forget about the heat.

Get outside: Leave your apartment for as much of the day as you can. Take a blanket and a book and head for the nearest park or shady spot. Take a walk around the mall, or spend some time in the library. If you don’t have A/C, enjoy a setting that does!

Get wet!: Many buildings have swimming pools, if yours doesn’t, find the nearest one, such as the local community centre.

Alternatively, take a cool shower or fill up your bathtub with cool water and get in. You can get in and out several times during the day when necessary. I used to live in Florida and recall taking three showers a day at times. You can just soak your feet or splash cold water on your face if you like.

Keep well hydrated: Drink as much water and other sugar free fluids as you can. Iced herbal tea is wonderfully refreshing.

We can acclimatize ourselves somewhat to warmer temperatures, but if you find the heat too uncomfortable, consider purchasing an air conditioner for the season. Be sure to check with your landlord to make sure the wiring in your apartment will support a widow unit, and if the windows aren’t appropriate for this type of unit, a portable air conditioner may cost a little more but may be worth it to beat the heatwave.

Jane Herman is a Communications Consultant who has worked in the rental property industry. Jane provides communications solutions ypnexthome.ca for a diverse range of clients and has written about food, fashion, apartment living and personal finance for several publications.

ypnexthome.ca

47

BURLINGTON

$1,250

Townhouse 3 bedroom without garage

$1,350

Townhouse 3 bedroom with garage

Features: Range and refrigerator In-suite washer and dryer Carpet and hardwood flooring Private backyard Full basement Children's play area On-site management

Fully Renovated Townhomes from

$1,700

Features: Fully upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances 5 appliances New cabinets and counter tops New windows and patio doors Finished basement with new updated bathroom Central air conditioning Hardwood floors and new ceramic tiles Rental Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm; Weekends and holidays by appointment

48

in Burlington

BURLINGTON

The premier rental accommodation

at 472 Brock Avenue

OPEN HOUSE EVENT

July 9th 4pm-8pm

Features Stainless Steel Appliances Granite Countertops In-Suite Laundry Exercise Facility Terrace With BBQ

Underground Garage Guest Suite Beautiful Waterfront Views Extra Large Terraces And more!

ONE & TWO Bedroom Suites Move-in Ready!

289.795.8276 www.homestead.ca

49

BURLINGTON

1, 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES • Utilities and windows coverings included • Individually controlled heat and A/C • Indoor heated pool, sauna & fitness Centre • Outdoor sundeck, tennis courts BBQ areas & playground • Recreational activities • Close to the GO station, QEW, 407, 403 Hwys, Joseph Brant Hospital, Spencer Smith Park • Parking available

905-639-8583 1285 ONTARIO STREET

(At Maple Avenue) Burlington, ON

Lakeshore Road

Joseph Brant Hospital

Lake Ontario

corporatesuites.ca

Unfurnished

To Hamilton

Furnished

Ontario Street

Brant Street

QEW

ST. CATHARINES

407

BURLINGTON TOWERS

nue e Ave Mapl

To Toronto

ASK R ABOUT OU SPRING SPECIALS!

Mapleview Shopping Centre

01543

burlingtontowers.com

Camelot Towers 137 Church Street, St. Catharines Newly Renovated Units

1 & 2 Bedrooms from $729

Welland Ave.

Geneva St.

• Close to 406 & bus stop • Free covered parking • Controlled entry, security cameras • On site laundry • Storage facilities for each unit

Church St.

Hours: 8am - 8pm 50

Please say you saw it in Renters Guide!

St. Paul St.

905-685-7537 406

July 4 - 18, 2015

ST. CATHARINES

YOUR RENTAL SEARCH IS OVER,

e m o c l e W Home

St Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland Apartments & Town homes • Beautifully Renovated • Five appliances included • Excellent neighbourhoods close to all amenities • Private courtyards and garden walk-out balconies • Outdoor inground pool

ST. CATHARINES

NIAGARA FALLS

THOROLD

196 Cushman Rd. 246 Lakeshore Rd. 30 Bradmon Dr. 473 Linwell Rd. 349 Queenston St. 99 Church St.

7591 Scholfield Rd. 3401 Weinbrenner Rd. 6635 Thorold Stone Rd.

40 Front St.

WELLAND 155 Hagar St.

info@panoramicproperties.ca

905-371-1201 Toll free#

1-855-371-1201

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

51

BRAND NEW RENTAL LIVING AT KING & ADELAIDE

RE-VISIT EVERYTHING YOU THOUGHT ABOUT RENTAL LIVING

Now Renting West Tower!

OPEN HOUSE Thursday, July 9th 4pm - 8pm

If you can think of it, it’s probably already at REVO. Why live in an older building, when you can rent someplace brand new! REVO offers many of the luxuries of condo living, but at rental prices.

Not only that, everyday conveniences, green spaces, funky coffee houses, London Transit, the Budweiser Gardens and more, are practically outside your door.

Remarkable amenities include: • 24 hour fitness centre • Games room & party room • Screening room • Security/Concierge • Study lounge/library • 24 hour ground floor laundry • Secured underground parking • Bike storage • Security cameras throughout • On-site Super & Management Office • Guest suite • Some units have dishwashers • Medallion’s S.O.S. (Superior On-Call Service)

1 bdrm • 1 bdrm + den • 2 bdrms • 2 bdrms + den & 3 bdrms from $750* *Hydro is metered separetly

Ask About Our Incentives!

Dundas St.

King St.

Hewitt St.

Lyle St.

Adelaide St.

Queen’s Ave.

MOVE IN NOW! RENTAL OFFICE NOW OPEN! Call now to live in this brand new building 519-601-7386 or revo@medallioncorp.com

*See Rental Agent for details. Illustrations are artist’s concept. Prices and specification subject to change without notice. E. & O.E.

RENTAL OFFICE: 700 King Street Mon - Thurs 11 am - 7 pm; Fri, Sat, Sun 10 am - 4 pm 519-601-7386 | rentrevo.com