{"id":90447,"date":"2024-11-05T10:36:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T15:36:15","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-21T11:43:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T16:43:11","slug":"newcomers-guide-to-finding-your-home-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/new-to-canada\/settling-in-canada\/newcomers-guide-to-finding-your-home-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcomer\u2019s Guide to Finding your Home in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/finding-home\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Finding Home<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">Newcomer\u2019s Guide to Finding your Home in Canada<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Sachkia Barnes<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/iStock-1182870014_social.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"A happy family walking in a neighborhood\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/iStock-1182870014_social.jpg 1548w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/iStock-1182870014_social.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/iStock-1182870014_social.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/iStock-1182870014_social.jpg?resize=1024,681 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/iStock-1182870014_social.jpg?resize=1536,1022 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Newcomer\u2019s Guide to Finding your Home in Canada &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/new-to-canada\/settling-in-canada\/newcomers-guide-to-finding-your-home-in-canada\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/new-to-canada\/settling-in-canada\/newcomers-guide-to-finding-your-home-in-canada\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published November 5, 2024 \u2022 4 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>You\u2019re getting ready to begin a new chapter of your life in Canada, which may feel both exciting and a little daunting. One of the very first things you will need to do is find a place to live in your new home. Whether you plan on renting a home or buying one, you will need to understand how the Canadian housing market works, in order to find and secure a place you can call home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This free guide for newcomers provides essential information, tips, and advice for renting or buying property in Canada. So, whether you\u2019re looking to find temporary accommodation for your first few days in Canada, need to secure a long-term rental home, or are exploring the idea of purchasing your first home in Canada, this guide will provide resources, tips, and advice to ensure you are making the right decisions on housing for you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large  mar-b-hlf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/newcomers\/_assets-custom\/pdf\/Finding-a-Home-Guide-for-Newcomers.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"512\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/113076-WEB_131868_Newcomer_Home_0924_E.jpg?quality=80&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Finding a Home Guide for Newcomers\" class=\"wp-image-90170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/113076-WEB_131868_Newcomer_Home_0924_E.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/113076-WEB_131868_Newcomer_Home_0924_E.jpg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/113076-WEB_131868_Newcomer_Home_0924_E.jpg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/113076-WEB_131868_Newcomer_Home_0924_E.jpg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/113076-WEB_131868_Newcomer_Home_0924_E.jpg?resize=1536,768 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here\u2019s a brief overview of key topics you\u2019ll find in the guide:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Finding temporary, short-term accommodation in Canada:<\/strong> an overview of the different types of accommodation available, and criteria to keep in mind as you look for a place for your first few weeks or months.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Choosing between renting versus buying property: <\/strong>the pros and cons of both options, so you can make an informed decision.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Finding a long-term rental accommodation: <\/strong>a step-by-step approach to renting, including tips to find a rental unit without a credit score or job letter, and knowing your rights and obligations as a tenant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Buying a home in Canada:<\/strong> an overview of the process of buying a home in Canada, how mortgages work, and hidden costs you\u2019ll need to budget for.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many newcomer begin their life in Canada by renting temporary accommodation for the first few weeks or months, while they get a sense of the city or neighbourhoods they want to live in, and a feel for the local housing market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you settle in and start looking for a permanent place to live, you will need to figure out what type of homes are available in the cities and neighbourhoods you are interested in, and decide if it makes more sense for you to rent or buy a long term home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning on renting a home, this guide will explain where and how to begin you search for a rental home, what to looks for, and offer suggestions to overcoming typical challenges that many newcomers face, as well as resources to understand tenants\u2019 rights in your province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many, the Canadian Dream involves owning your home. This guide will help you understand the different steps involved in buying a home, what stakeholders you may need to involve, and what hidden costs you\u2019ll need to budget for (in addition to the cost of the home itself). This guide will also help prospective homeowners understand how mortgages and financing work in Canada, how to get pre-approved for a mortgage, and what costs to budget for in addition to the cost of the property. You\u2019ll need to understand how much you can borrow, at what rate, and whether that rate is fixed interest or variable interest. This will help you determine what your budget is, and set your expectations as to the kind of home you may expect to be able to afford. You\u2019ll also learn about the offer and closing processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/newcomers\/_assets-custom\/pdf\/Finding-a-Home-Guide-for-Newcomers.pdf\" data-dig-id=\"LP-90447-462ee6a4\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Newcomer\u2019s Guide to Finding your Home in Canada\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Newcomer\u2019s Guide to Finding your Home in Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the right information, guidance, and a strong understanding of the Canadian housing market, newcomers to Canada should feel right at home in their new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse834a1009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse834a1009\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57738-834a1009\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Things our lawyers want you to know\"><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse834a1009\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>This article is intended as general information only and is not to be relied upon as constituting legal, financial or other professional advice. A professional advisor should be consulted regarding your specific situation. Information presented is believed to be factual and up-to-date but we do not guarantee its accuracy and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the authors as of the date of publication and are subject to change. No endorsement of any third parties or their advice, opinions, information, products or services is expressly given or implied by Royal Bank of Canada or any of its affiliates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tk-spacer id-985198ef-3098-4205-84d4-f5055361a9ab\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center h5 mar-b\"><strong>Share This Article<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"socials-block\">\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Newcomer\u2019s Guide to Finding your Home in Canada &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/new-to-canada\/settling-in-canada\/newcomers-guide-to-finding-your-home-in-canada\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" 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