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. |
How Many Hours Can a Student Work in Canada? (2026 Rules Explained)
If you're an international student in Canada trying to figure out how many hours you're actually allowed to work — the answer changed in late 2024, and a lot of information online is still outdated. Here's what the rules say right now. |
Tourism Montréal: Montreal Summer Festival Guide 2026
Why Montréal’s Summer 2026 Festival Season Matters |