Vancouver is an amazing place to call home. It is a beautiful, desirable, safe city with a high quality of life–and the local rental market reflects these factors. Be prepared that rent can be high relative to many other cities, and that the rental market is competitive. But don’t worry! You are not alone, and help is at hand.
First, remember to remain calm. All of our students successfully find accommodation, usually in the weeks and days before they start school. Take the process step by step, and try not to get overwhelmed. Not sure where to start? We recommend that you take these steps before you begin your housing search:
Start the research by learning the different neighbourhoods and the proximity to the school. If you intend to take transit, learn what bus / skytrains routes are available and how long it will take to get to the school. We also advise reading the Tenant Survival Guide compiled by TRAC (Tenant Resource & Activity Centre).
Although we are happy to help however we can, it is the responsibility of the student to find and secure their own housing.
We are here to provide resource information and support:
First, remember to remain calm. All of our students successfully find accommodation, usually in the weeks and days before they start school. Take the process step by step, and try not to get overwhelmed. Not sure where to start? We recommend that you take these steps before you begin your housing search:
Start the research by learning the different neighbourhoods and the proximity to the school. If you intend to take transit, learn what bus / skytrains routes are available and how long it will take to get to the school. We also advise reading the Tenant Survival Guide compiled by TRAC (Tenant Resource & Activity Centre).
Although we are happy to help however we can, it is the responsibility of the student to find and secure their own housing.
We are here to provide resource information and support:
- we are happy to give you insight on the rental situation in Vancouver, good neighbourhoods which offer easy transit, budget options etc.
- we are happy to notify you of any potential housing opportunities that we become aware of
- we are happy to answer questions and assist you within office hours
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- it is your responsibility to carry out searches and to do the research to view rental ads, related websites and to secure your own accommodation
- it is your responsibility to directly communicate with landlords, discuss rental agreements, to negotiate and sign your own rental leases and to handle any disputes or conflict resolution
- it is your responsibility to communicate and mediate with potential roommates