Kitchener Renters Guide - 12 Oct., 2013

October 12 - 26, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 21

Guelph-Kitchener-London-Windsor Edition

The Historic ROYAL WALES APARTMENTS

46-56 College Street, Kitchener 1 Bedroom Suites from $845

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JUST STARTING OUT? RENTING IS YOUR BEST CHOICE

CHOOSING THE RIGHT LANDLORD

Fallowfield Towers

YOUR CHOICE 141 Fallowfield Drive SMOKING FRIENDLY BUILDING!

161 Fallowfield Drive NON-SMOKING BUILDING!

• 5 appliances including ensuite laundry • Individual A/C & Heating • 1, 1 Bedroom + Den, 2 Bedroom or 2 + Den Suites • 2 Bedroom suites have 2 Bathrooms • On Bus Routes, Close to Shopping • Exercise Room • Indoor Saltwater Pool • phone, internet and satellite available in unit • Whirlpool and Sauna • Underground Parking • Oversized Balconies • Controlled Entry/ Cameras

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519-579-7710 Same Day Approval! Pre-Authorized

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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

519-821-5800

Same Day Approval! Pre-Authorized

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Minutes from downtown.

Across from green space & Speed River Controlled access New windows & patio doors

Wellington St

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4

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

Payment Plans Available!

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Visit our Residential Rental Information Centre in Forest Hills 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.

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Pomeroy Place 885 Southdale Road West

SUGARCREEK TRAIL 405 Sugarcreek Trail

1 & 2 Bedroom suites

425 Sugarcreek Trail

1 & 2 Bedroom suites

445 Sugarcreek Trail

1 & 2 Bedroom suites

PROUDFOOT PLACE 535 Proudfoot Lane

1 & 2 Bedroom suites

565 Proudfoot Lane

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites

PINERIDGE PLACE 740 Proudfoot Lane

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites

744 Proudfoot Lane

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites

FOREST HILL 575 Proudfoot Lane

Junior, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites

585 Proudfoot Lane

Junior, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites

595 Proudfoot Lane

Junior, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites

605 Proudfoot Lane

Junior, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites

HORIZON DRIVE 700 Horizon Drive

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites

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Proudfoot Lane

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

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A TRUSTED PLACE TO CALL HOME SINCE 1954 Roseland Place

Wellington Rd

COMMISSIONERS & ADELAIDE IDE Luxury Condo Style 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

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492 Springbank Dr. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4

519-472-2032 Wonderland Rd.

Trillium Towers I & II

WONDERLAND & OXFORD 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bath Controlled entry with camera Utilities included Reserved underground parking available Seasonal pool

On bus route Close to shopping Modern laundry facilities

680 & 690 Wonderland Rd. N. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4

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Close to grocery, drugstore & Tim Commissioners Rd E Hortons On bus route and easy access to 450 & 460 Highland Ave. Hwys 401 & 402 Controlled entry with camera Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4 Modern laundry facilities

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

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Payment Plans Available!

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519-471-6759

Highland Park I & II

Seasonal swimming pool Covered or outdoor parking Tennis Court Sauna Exercise room

Wharncliffe Rd

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Springbank Manor

Close proximity to all major amenities Clean, quiet building Laundry facilities Near Springbank Park

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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

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Highbury Avenue

e-mail: info@bradelproperties.com

Adelaide Street

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

Wellington Road

Office Hours: Mon.

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There are so many personal variables it’s really up to you to decide. As an example, if it is just as important to you to be close to your children’s school as it is to your place of work, then look for a place that offers a balance between the two locations. If you own a car and want to use public transportation whenever possible to save on parking and gas costs, look for a well-connected mass transit location. If you’re a walker, close proximity to major amenities should be a definite consideration. Doing errands such as grocery shopping and banking on foot has many health benefits and gives you a chance to meet your neighbours and discover new places too.

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o you love to entertain? Apartment living is perfect for you. It’s funny, I have friends complain all the time – I’d love to downsize, but a smaller place would limit my entertaining options. My apartment is too small to have groups of people over. Excuses, I say. All excuses.

It’s just about choosing the right community. Of course you could rent a big suite that would accommodate the extended guest list. There are definitely some gorgeous places out there – more like mansions in the sky – but if your budget isn’t as lofty as that dreamy penthouse, there are still a lot of options.

Rent in a building with a party room. For free – or a nominal cleaning fee – many communities offer party rooms. Often they come with great features such as a catering kitchen, fireplace, piano, stage, sound system, dance floor, outdoor terrace, television screens, seating and dining tables. You can throw catered affairs, big celebrations or dinner parties, have dancing and decorate.

It allows you to entertain beyond the capacity of your suite – plus no concerns about noise complaints from the neighbours! And, though still in the comfort of your own home, your personal possessions aren’t on display and you don’t have to worry about doing a deep clean.

Your party room is a great way to enjoy your home. Add amenities like screening rooms, guest suites and games rooms and you have more than just parties, you have entertaining options from card nights to movie screenings.

If you want to make the move, we’re here to help, whether it’s entertaining options or something more simple. Our magazine and website, TheRentersGuide.ca, offer the best selection of available apartments, informative articles and advice, making it easy to make your move!

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Bradel Properties - 1231 Huron Street

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SARNIA Drewlo Various Locations

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Homestead Various Locations

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Colonial Court

519.649.4159

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North Park Towers

519.438.0121

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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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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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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

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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

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519-686-5850

519-432-1995

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London

18808

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London

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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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2 & 2+den suites

519

Wonderland Rd. & Springbank Dr.

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850-1480

2 & 2+den suites

519

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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

Brand New & Modern Rental Living!

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October 12 - 26, 2013

Dundas St.

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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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710, 720 & 730 Wonderland Rd. N.

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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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Riverwest

Comfortable Townhomes 1199/1203 Hamilton Rd. E.

519-808-1773

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Bonaventure Meadows

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690

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652 Hale Street (Near Dundas)

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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.

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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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October 12 - 26, 2013

Move in by November 1st and receive December Free!

519.668.7368 www.larlyn.com

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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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550 BERKSHIRE

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London – Southwest

apartment living at its finest Highview GLEN

80 & 90 Highview Ave. E. Wharncliffe & Commissioners

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838

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868

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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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London - Central

Luxury Living Downtown

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519-434-8928

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Boutique Style Apartment Homes 544 Talbot Street

519-808-1773 1 & 2 Bedrooms with Balconies

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Talbot St.

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LIVE IT UP DOWNTOWN! CITY PLACE - Towers I & II 519.488.6889 310 Dundas Street 405 Waterloo Street 519.488.6838

ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN BONUS

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Massive Units in Great Locations with Picturesque Views

Ridout Place

536 Ridout Street

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1& 2 Bdrm Suites

1& 2 Bdrm Suites

and Penthouses

226-213-3286

226-213-3287

433 King St.

536 Ridout St.

Waterloo

Dufferin Ave, Richmond St.

King York

433

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Talbot

536

Colborne

Kent

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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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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

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Sandy Lane

1275 Sandy Lane

Michigan Ave.

Hwy 402

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491-2916

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What Does Value Mean To You? Guelph Sarnia

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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

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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

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It’s a time of life where people start thinking about buying a home, but if you’re a young single, a freshly-at-work professional, or a recently married couple, and you’re wondering what to do, there are many good reasons why you should choose to rent TheRentersGuide.ca instead of buying your first residence.

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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.

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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.

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It can be a mix of many emotions - and while it’s fun and exciting to plan out a new phase of your life, it can be exhausting and time consuming to actually search out the listings that best suit your budget, needs and tastes. Then there are the visits to the various locations TheRentersGuide.ca for viewings of the apartments and tours of the properties.

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BG Properties has taken the tedium out of the search. In fact, they’ve actually taken the search out of your search. As the Kitchener/Waterloo region’s first – and only – full-service leasing agency, they offer an alternative to the typical apartment search. Their service makes it easy to find your new apartment without investing the time and effort in the hunt.

“Leasing agencies are big in Europe,” explains BG Properties principal, Jerome Boucher. “Chicago, New York – actually they’re quite an American thing too,” he says, explaining that he brought the idea to the Kitchener/Waterloo area in 2008.

The business has grown dramatically over the past five years, essentially because it makes a lot of sense for both landlords and property management companies with vacancies as well as for apartment hunters.

Essentially, a leasing agency matches vacancies with the appropriate tenants, helping them to relocate to a new apartment. “We’re real estate agents for renters,” says Jerome, explaining the similarities. Landlords bring their vacancy listings to BG Properties, while those in search of an apartment come to BG Properties so that they can be assisted by a team of industry professionals in finding their new home. BG assesses the key wants and needs of apartment hunters, from location and size to budget, style, amenities and lifestyle. BG Properties’ knowledge of the market and extensive relationships with the area’s TheRentersGuide.ca landlords is the key.

What’s exceptional about the service is that relocation services are free for apartment seekers to use, so there’s no risk to being a client. And while clients

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With a team of professionals to examine the options and match the right tenant to the right landlord, all of the wrong options are quickly excluded, leaving a renter with a refined list of places that are an ideal match for their personal search criteria. “We do all of the legwork for you,” says Jerome.

BG Properties has extensive listings because the landlords and property management companies that use the leasing agency appreciate the service.

“We match good landlords with good tenants,” explains Jerome. Prospective tenants are screened, background and reference-checked and qualified.

Landlords are paying a fee, but are being provided tenants that may never have otherwise found them – without lifting a finger or dedicating any time to the leasing process. The leasing agency saves them time by having vetted the rental candidates so that they all qualify in terms of budget and references.

What both landlords and tenants appreciate, explains Jerome, is “the personal touch.” Not only are BG Properties’ leasing agents professional, they’re also personable and approachable. They don’t just make recommendations, they guide their clients through the process, making it an easy transition.

Jerome explains that most clients are in search of a home, but what they actually want is a lifestyle. It’s hard for many apartment seekers to compare and contemplate an apartment when it’s empty or unstyled. Jerome explains that it’s hard for many people to picture themselves living in a space TheRentersGuide.ca because they can’t imagine how the furniture would look or how an irregular footprint could be utilized.

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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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