When new expats land in Canada, one of the first and most important things they need is sorting accommodation. Having a place to live is the most basic need, before anything else you need, especially when you are the first timer in the country or city. Ideally, you want to have this sorted before your arrival or know the process to take once you arrive. 

When coming to a new environment, the last thing you want is having to stress about accommodation and spending more time than you need to, getting the most suitable place. Depending on your family size and budget, there are a few accommodation options available like short-term rentals Mississauga, long-term, and student accommodation. Here are suitable accommodation options for expats. 

General Housing 

Depending on the size of your family and accommodation budget, you may be looking at getting housing. There are a few housing options in Canada, including townhouses, semi-detached houses, and detached houses. For single expats on a budget, there are condo accommodation options that are cheaper, carefree, and when snow time comes, there are people employed to clear it, so you don’t have to worry about it. 

As an expat, you are probably not looking to stay in the country forever, and renting may be your best bet. While you are looking to get an apartment, there are profit or non-profit organizations that may help by providing you with temporary housing accommodation until you find your own.  

Temporary Accommodation Options

There are several reasons for not getting suitable accommodation, like receiving your Visa early and traveling sooner than expected. Luckily, there are temporary accommodation options at your disposal to utilize until you are ready to move to your suitable and desired accommodation. These temporary accommodation facilities are designed to keep a roof over your head and built for comfort or fully furnished. 

There are many temporary accommodation options to take advantage of before settling in Mississauga, including easy online hotel bookings, living with family or friends, and utilizing temporary lodging provided by specific organizations. The best way to get temporary accommodation is through a local settlement agency that can help you find suitable and temporary lodging on your arrival.  

Long Term Apartment Options

Many expats go out of their countries on a long-term basis, and some accommodations are not suitable for long-term stay; and as a result, you may need to get long-term accommodation from the onset. Renting and subletting is one of the most popular long-term accommodation options available for expats. Property owners generally put their property to be sublet when they expect to be away for a short period, anything from a few months to a few years. Subletting homeowners generally leave their property furnished, which helps you and not have to shop for furniture. While renting has already been discussed, renting as an expat is probably the most common accommodation option. 

Student Accommodation in Canada

As an expat student, you have an option to get accommodation on or off-campus. Using the same options mentioned above, students who wish to stay off-campus can rent accommodation from landlords. However, choosing to remain on campus may be the easiest option, as accommodation is readily available, with fewer hassles than staying off-campus.