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Montreal for Foodies: A First-Visit Eat-in-Montreal Guide

If you’re a first-time visitor and you want to eat in Montreal with zero guesswork, plan your days by neighborhood. Do bagels in Mile End in the morning, book one proper dinner (Old Montréal or downtown), and leave one night open for something casual like Montreal poutine.

Royalmount Montreal: A Student’s Day Guide

If you’ve been hearing mixed opinions about royalmount, here’s a simple guide you can actually use. Royalmount is a new shopping mall and lifestyle place in the city that mixes stores, dining, art, and entertainment in one open space.

Top 10 Things to Look for When Choosing Student Accommodation

Finding the right place to live as a student can make or break your first year. The wrong choice — a noisy apartment far from campus, a landlord who ignores problems, or a lease that locks you in for 12 months when you only need 8 — will cost you time, money, and peace of mind.

How To Earn Passive Income From Your Montreal Apartment Without Managing It Yourself

You bought the apartment. Maybe you're relocating, maybe you inherited it, maybe it's sitting empty while you figure out your next move. Every month it costs you — mortgage, condo fees, insurance, property taxes — and every month it earns nothing.

Cost of Living in Montreal for Students in 2026

Montreal keeps showing up on lists of the best cities to study in Canada — and the numbers back it up. Compared to Toronto or Vancouver, the cost of living in Montreal for students is noticeably lower, which matters when you're juggling tuition, rent, and everything else.

Preparing Your Apartment for Tenants in Montreal: A Landlord Checklist

Getting a rental property ready in Montréal is not just about fresh paint and new photos. The market moves in waves, the rules are Québec-specific, and a small oversight can derail the rental process right when you need to secure the right rental tenant.

New vs Older Rental Properties: Pros, Cons, and Investment Considerations

Choosing between new vs older rental properties usually feels like a simple question—until you start comparing real places.

Are International Students Eligible for a Tax Refund in Montreal? Yes — Here's What to Know

Most international students who worked in Montreal last year paid income tax on every paycheque. A good chunk of that money can come back to them — but only if they file.

Montreal Rent Increase for 2026: The TAL Rate Is 3.1% — Here's What It Means

After last year's jarring 5.9% recommendation — the highest in three decades — Montreal tenants got a meaningful reprieve in 2026.