Hi all,
I landed in Toronto few weeks back. Having a very hard time trying to find an apartment :
1) First issue is the area : Where to look - First I was confused which city eg Mississauga or Toronto. Once decided on Toronto, I am not sure which areas are good for families - eg good schools, safe etc. I spoke to few locals and have received such a variety of advice that now I am thoroughly confused ! Some suggest North York is not safe, others say it is the best place to stay with family as it has good schools. Downtown has very few options that suit my budget. Can anyone advise how are these areas to stay with family in terms of safety, schools and public transport :
North York, High Park and surrounding areas, Yonge and eglinton, Davisville, Wellesley, Roehampton avenue, erskine avenue, York mills and leslie.
2) I dont have a job yet and have no credit history in Canada yet. How do landlords rent out to people like me?
3) Pls advise if any good website or strategy for house hunting. Thanks.
Regards,
G
I landed in Toronto few weeks back. Having a very hard time trying to find an apartment :
1) First issue is the area : Where to look - First I was confused which city eg Mississauga or Toronto. Once decided on Toronto, I am not sure which areas are good for families - eg good schools, safe etc. I spoke to few locals and have received such a variety of advice that now I am thoroughly confused ! Some suggest North York is not safe, others say it is the best place to stay with family as it has good schools. Downtown has very few options that suit my budget. Can anyone advise how are these areas to stay with family in terms of safety, schools and public transport :
North York, High Park and surrounding areas, Yonge and eglinton, Davisville, Wellesley, Roehampton avenue, erskine avenue, York mills and leslie.
2) I dont have a job yet and have no credit history in Canada yet. How do landlords rent out to people like me?
3) Pls advise if any good website or strategy for house hunting. Thanks.
Regards,
G