Hey man, I have a very important question that i have been struggling to get an answer for, I am currently 16, living in ireland, at 18 I want to move to Ottawa, Is my best option a 2 year working visa, and then applying for a PR? That's what I've found my best option to be, I have 1 and a half years left in secondary school, I am willing to drop out and do a 2 year apprenticeship for a trade if that's what it takes. I just need some sort of guidance, help or advice, thank you, really enjoy your videos by the way
Hi Kristians. First - love Ireland. Been there 3 times. My family heritage is actually from County Donegal from a small town called Clonmany. I would say the option of the 2 year visa then applying for PR is a good approach. It will give you a taste of Canada to see if it is the right fit for you. I know Ottawa is in need of skilled labour so probably apprentice positions can be found (i.e. carpentry, electrical, plumbing). Other cities / towns across Canada that are in expansion would also require skilled labour. I would recommend seeing school through to ensure you have that in hand. It will come in handy down the road. 1.5 yrs is nothing in the big scheme of things. Then when you have that you can explore options. I worked carpentry for 2 years after high school myself and there were some lads I worked with that dropped out and then worked hard labour and were miserable for it but they stayed there for their careers because they had limited options due to the lack of a diploma. Ensure you have options down the line. That's true strength. Best.
@@LivingInOttawa Thanks for the reply man, I am wondering if there is any visa I can get straight out of secondary school with around 2 years part time work experience
@@kristiansstikans1143 check out this site - might be helpful for work permits. They have a strong site dedicating around the immigration process -moving2canada.com/immigration/canadian-work-permits/
I guess there are less chances of PR in just 2 years of work cuz there is point system in every province .there are some required point which everyone has to fullfill to file PR. Study visa would be the best option to get PR but it can take 4 to 5 years. I am 18 and i wanna move to ottawa too. :)
Hey man. I just wanted to say thank you for all of the videos you put out - your passion for Ottawa and teaching others about the city comes through so clearly in your content. I'm moving to Ottawa from overseas in the next few months (Canadian citizen) and your videos have been incredibly helpful in getting a sense for the city. Keep up the great work!
Thank you Bandos! I appreciate the feedback. I always want to provide value and help people! Is there anything you would like to see covered in the channel? It's good to see it from your perspective! Cheers.
I moved to Ottawa just when Gatineau amalgamated, the city grows on you. I love it here. As an artist you get to appreciate everything about it. Thank you for creating this video. :D
Thanks for the useful Information. We are planning to move Ottawa next year. Your videos are so helpful in giving insight. I have started loving this city now.
One of my preferred mortgage partners is from London Ontario - he relocated here about 10 yrs ago. Let us know if you have any questions at all. Happy to help!
I wonder how Aylmer Quebec compares to Ottawa? Some areas are very close to Ottawa, close to beautiful Gatineau park, and the prices are much better. I guess health care is the main issue with moving to Aylmer.
I truly have been surprised when I realized finding an apartment would be the hardest part of coming to Canada as an international student with my boyfriend. Our budget would be maximum 1200CAD but, as a couple, we can't be in a student room or any """"cheap""" options we found until now... So yes, do you have any hints for us please ? Thanks in advance and great job for these videos !
Hello Angelika. $1200/month would be a difficult budget in Ottawa for rent along with utilities and living costs. You might need to find a room for rent scenario with shared common spaces to accommodate. Best.
That is the maximum for the rent or with all inclusive? My boyfriend and I will attend Algonquin College this fall. I literally saw every apartment on kijiji and that is a tight budget. I will send you 2 that I saw inside your budget. Have you think about a bachelor apartment? I know that it is shitty to have your bed in the living room, but there are not that many options www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1560919684 www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1558308724
Hi , thank's for your excellent job, I live in Montreal and was thinking to move to ottawa but some told me bad about ottawa's winters hard weather wish if if you may give wider view on this regard, and about heating costs on Winters especially if its not inclouded in rent. Thank you
Hello S.M. Mousa - Ottawa's Winter is not that different from Montreal's. Albeit I would say in general that Ottawa may receive more snow accumulative then Montreal but both cities can be just as cold as each other and the seasons run pretty much the same time frame. And as such the heating costs would be relative to Montreal as well. I would suggest avoiding a rental that was electric baseboard heating and focus on gas / forced air heating to keep your costs low. Or better yet target rentals where the utilities are included. Cheers.
Great video. I would love to know your opinion for somebody like me that owns a rental property in Ottawa ( house) and is looking to buy another rental property in the next few months. What would your advise be? Is it the right time to buy since it's a sellers market right now? Should I wait for prices to go down? Will they go down? Should I get it before they get too high? Thank you.
Good morning Dakarai. Great question - ultimately the question is your end result - if you are focused on building equity over time then key locations in Ottawa is the right option and getting in earlier then later as the Ottawa market will continue to grow. There is a 60 year history that proves the stability of this unique market. If you are focused on cash on cash and supplementing your income by having additional income each month then a conversion opportunity in Ottawa or income properties just outside of Ottawa is more effective. Feel free to send me an email and we can have a more in-depth conversation - info@homefrontcanada.ca
@@LivingInOttawa Thank you for your reply and your videos. I watched one of your recent videos and that kinda gave me my answer. Thanks again. I'll make sure to keep your email if I ever need more info.
Very informative video. My boyfriend and I are planning to move from Winnipeg to Ottawa as soon as I finish my PhD in Pharmacology. My boyfriend works for the provincial government (Liquor and Lotteries) here in Winnipeg but he wants to apply to federal government job in Ottawa. Do you think we have opportunity to find jobs there in our fields? Thanks
Hello Alexa. Thank you for reaching out. There are many new suburbs expansions especially in Orleans and Barrhaven. Other areas of expansion include Richmond and some of the smaller towns have smaller developments taking place (adding capacity to the towns). As such, there are some opportunities for new pharmacy development and required services. If Federal Government is the end game for your boyfriend then Ottawa is the place! He will most likely be a couple of years as a contract position where he can apply to open competitions which are available job positions. It takes persistence but it can be done. I would recommend connecting with a staffing services representative (or head hunting agency for lack of a better term). They will be able to guide you on that journey. Best.
Hi there... Thank you for the information. Question; How long before a new immigrant can purchase a house? Credit score matters, so how much credit history will I need to show to get the mortgage? Also, would it make a difference if the person can show a good amount of savings in the bank, say an amount that's half the house price? But of course they don't have much of a credit history since they are new in the country.
Hello Maha - I would suggest connecting you with one of our financial experts. If you are considering moving and need an introduction please send me an email at info@homefrontcanada.ca
Thanks for this video! As a 24 year old starting out in E-Commerce (1 years experience) and a Masters Degree from the UK, what are my chances of finding decent employment in Ottawa? Much love
Hey Anthony. Your chances are very good - check out Invest Ottawa as they are a great incubation hub for startups or Google Tech Tuesdays - it was a live networking event full of great people and great speakers. It was a community of like minded tech and e-commerce. Good for you to connect with a few contacts virtually from these hubs because it's not what you know but who you know.
Hey Peter, we are a family of four and are planning to shift to Ottawa (major source of information being your channel). Kindly give me a general idea of the rent for a town house. I am open to any neighborhood provided it has good schools and nice family environment. Thanks
Hi, great videos, extremely helpful and informative. My partner has a doctorate with 10 years experience in child services. I have a degree in engineering with 10 years experience. What are the chances of us getting a working visa in Canada and renting in Ottawa for a year? Thanks
Hi Samuel. Thank you for the comment. I have some contacts in the immigration sector that may be able to help answer some of your questions. Feel free to send me an email and I can make a connection for you. Best.
Thank you for the video , I'm Nadia I'm planning to come to Ottawa this spring , I'm an immigrant sellected in French speaking workers program. I'm a mom of three , can you give me some advice or guidance about the best place to rent for a newcomer , secure and not too expensive area . Thank you so much for reading my message . bon courage!
Hi, We are looking for options to move from Toronto to Ottawa. Can you please let me know reasonable rate for houses in Ottawa region or any preferred area. Also, how to move in there. Thanks
Excellent information about the city of Ottawa. Do you think that, Ottawa is the best city to live in Canada on 2020 in terms of employment, housing, health care, cost of living etc. Does Ottawa better than Calgary in terms of jobs and living affordability. I suggest to have a comparison video between Ottawa and Calgary. Also, Ottawa and Toronto etc. Thank you.
Great question - Ottawa how so much to offer but of course I am biased towards Ottawa as a whole. I have spent a lot of time in Toronto and limited in Calgary but they are all great cities. Calgary has more variable housing market based on the economy as Ottawa is a lot of government it is much more stable economically. The 60 year history of house values going up is a great indication of that. We shared that statistic in the '11 Things You Need to Know When Moving to Ottawa'. we are planning on doing a cost of living video comparison between Ottawa and Toronto. Will certainly add Calgary to the mix! Make sure to stay tuned for those!
I noticed that, Ottawa had been selected as the best city to live in Canada on 2019 and always among the top 10 best cities to live in Canada since 2012. I don't know for 2020.
Great video man. I am a student from Croatia(sociology) and my girlfriend is a occupational safety engineer. We want to move to ottawa in a few years so we would like your opinion on chances of finding a job in our fields of work, btw what is the best visa for work there😃.
Thank you Khurram. It all depends on your investment strategy. Investment properties can be split into two categories - (1) equity build (2) cash on cash. The first is playing the growing market by buying properties that are going to net 0 on cash flow (when carrying the property) or near that line but the equity grows substantial over the coming years. This works if you are looking at liquidating further down the road when you current income starts to depreciate to avoid increased income tax implications. There are plenty of these types of this investments throughout certain neighbourhoods in Ottawa (you want to target the neighbourhoods that are gentrifying quickly as well as ones close to LRT stations as they start to come on line). The second investment strategy is cash on cash where you are gaining/netting profit every month above the carrying costs of the property. To achieve this in the city you have to be creative and there are a few opportunities to do that (Vanier, Overbrook, Bells Corners, Craig Henry to name a few). In fact, a lot of my investment clients have been going to smaller towns outside of Ottawa to gain this and have been very successful. We have an upcoming episode focused on investment properties in Ottawa. If you haven't subscribed yet, please consider doing so to stay in touch.
The video was great. But I thought Ottawa is less expensive than Toronto in renting apartments but after watching your video am so confused ,where to move in?
Hi Irene. Rental rates are certainly increasing in Ottawa but on average they would be less then Toronto respectively but rates are dependant upon neighbourhood choices. Best.
Me and my wife gonna move to Canada in August, we´re a little afraid about the job market in Ottawa. I am an energy auditor, do you think in this city I can found something in my field or I just should look for another place. Thank you man we love your videos.
Thank you Mario for the support and comment. What typical companies and areas would an Energy Auditor work in? This will help me understand the 'lay of the land' and can give you more insight. Cheers!
@@LivingInOttawa thanks for answering me so fast...industries like the construction and the industrial sector are affordable for my career, everything related to efficiency energetic and renewable energy since the construction or maintenance .....I pretend to study at Algonquin college Energy Management (Co-op ) because I related to this. But I´m afraid don´t find a job there.
@@marioporras223 Haha - when you say 'pretend to study at Algonquin College' I think that speaks to half of my Advertising class when I attended there years ago. Lol. Ok - so I would say there is some opportunities - Ottawa's new commercial construction does afford to Eco-Efficient and Lean Construction does take place in Ottawa. Being the Nation's Capital there is a lot of focus on implementing cutting edge tech as well as construction efficiencies. Having said that compared to larger metro areas like Toronto and Vancouver we would not have as many projects as they would have but we also have less competition for those projects from a work force perspective. Basically it is all relative when in comparison and like many things in life you make your own luck. There are some exciting innovation hubs and projects under way as Ottawa continues to expand. It really is about plugging into the local network, building relationships and opportunities start to unveil themselves. Best.
@@LivingInOttawa hahaha for sure I "pretend to study there"..sorry but two more questions, my wife work caring for older people do you think can she found something related to this? and do you think before I can catch a good job in my field can I found a survivor job I don't know shovelling snow, delivering things something like that......and again thx you are the first youtube who answer too many questions
@@marioporras223 Yes for your wife - Ottawa has many seniors care facilities and they are expanding brands such as Reverra, Chartwell, Aviva among many others. In terms of other jobs there is plenty of snow so (although mild this year), plenty of delivering positions private for Amazon and there is always food delivery (Uber Eats, Skip the Dishes, etc.). Cheers!
Hello Grae 70 - Ottawa has many international students attending both University of Ottawa as well as Carleton University. It's a safe city and is multi-cultural. Best.
Hi Abeera - cost of living has gone up with inflation and buyer demand / low supply. I'll have to do an updated Cost of Living video and get more detailed. What would you like to see in that new video?
@@LivingInOttawa thank you so much! If you could do a comparison of renting prices between torronto and Ottawa that would be great! great content. keep doing the good work!
What are your opinions on the Centretown/Chinatown? I am currently looking at the area around Bay St. as a renter, but details about that area specifically are a bit hard to find.
Hi Briana. The area is a real mix of renters, long time residents, very shop local, close to transit and wedged between Little Italy and West Centretown. What specifically were you interested in knowing?
Great video! I am a psychologist and I am applying to express entry. Do you really think that I might get a good job opportunity? We are a family of four just like you...
Good morning Gonzalo! First, thank you for the comment and subscribe. A close friend of our family is a psychologist involved in grief therapy. She is quite busy and works independently and has a strong client roster. It took her a couple of years to build her practice but she was also very niche focused. Ottawa is continuing to grow and I believe there would be firms open to expanding with the growing demand. Probably worth connecting with someone locally whom matches your area of practice to discuss opportunities in the city and start to build your network. It's who you know that will help with the transition. Best!
I'm moving to Ottawa in the near future. But how could engineer with 80k canadian dollars can afford to buy a house? It looks impossible 😕 engineers in the state make make +100k USD and housing cost is low ( from low 100k to 250k ).
Hi News First! You are right - it's tough and the market is changing drastically right now. The population in Ottawa continues to grow which will increase the average home price and inevitably rent as well. Sometimes the outside communities offer opportunities such as Arnprior, Carleton Place, etc. based on your financing. I would add - if you have 5% down on a $450,000 purchase ($22,500) you would be able to have a property with a monthly cost of $2,218 which includes property taxes of $4,500. Now these are variables and I would recommend working with your mortgage broker or bank to ensure you are financially secure. Our team has helped many with less succeed in this market. If you need a referral to a trusted advisor we are here to help. Best.
How does Ottawa compare to Gatineau? If I have a job in Ottawa but wish to live in French is it viable and advantageous to live in Gatineau or should I stick to Ottawa?
I am a sustainable development professional experience of working with international NGOs and my husband has experience in hospitality management with some of the five star hotels, do i have opportunities to find work.
Hello Rukhsana. Thank you for reaching out. There are plenty of NGO opportunities in Ottawa. There are a high concentration of organizations within Ottawa due to the relation of the NGOs influencing political and social changes and the connection needed to achieve this. Being located in Ottawa makes it a strategic location for them. I would check out charityvillage.com/ as a starting area. But to really get ahead of the curve is to connect directly with the organizations and if you can find someone inside the organization that can connect you that will help tremendously. "It's not what websites you know - it's who you know that will get you there". In regards to hospitality - I have opened three boutique hotels here in Ottawa and worked for two others. I know the industry well. With Covid this industry has been affected like many other cities - I have heard rumours that one or two in Ottawa might be converted to condos but that remains to be seen. But most are fairly sustainable and doing your due diligence on research should set you up for success. Best of luck!
Hi. I have been watching several of your videos today. Very helpful. My husband and I live in Oakville now and want to move back to city. We used to live in Toronto yet Toronto not as nice as it was 10 years ago. I fell in love with Toronto in 1995 when I first moved from South Korea. Now it's too crowed and too fast. I believe Ottawa will be perfect for us. What would you say? Will it be too cold? Some people say it's much colder than Toronto. Is it also a good place for retirees? Thanks!
Hello 김혜란. We have helped a lot of people relocate from Toronto. Many have said Ottawa offers just the right mix of size, activities, stability, commuting and entertainment! There is a large community of retirees in Ottawa as well. One of the challenges are the Winters. They can last for 4 months BUT if you embrace the Winter by taking on a new Winter focused activity many learn to love the clear skies, fresh air and crisp feeling that Ottawa Winters bring. That can either be cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snow shoeing, skating, hikes, ice fishing, etc. so much to take in and do. All depends on your activity level and interests. If you ever have any questions feel free to reach out. We are here to help.
@@LivingInOttawa I grew up in Nepean too and my dad felt exactly the same. Not only did we lose the surplus but sports starting costing more and more. Swimming and skating at the sportsplex, softball and football all went from near free to rather expensive.
Hey man, I have a very important question that i have been struggling to get an answer for, I am currently 16, living in ireland, at 18 I want to move to Ottawa, Is my best option a 2 year working visa, and then applying for a PR? That's what I've found my best option to be, I have 1 and a half years left in secondary school, I am willing to drop out and do a 2 year apprenticeship for a trade if that's what it takes. I just need some sort of guidance, help or advice, thank you, really enjoy your videos by the way
Hi Kristians. First - love Ireland. Been there 3 times. My family heritage is actually from County Donegal from a small town called Clonmany. I would say the option of the 2 year visa then applying for PR is a good approach. It will give you a taste of Canada to see if it is the right fit for you. I know Ottawa is in need of skilled labour so probably apprentice positions can be found (i.e. carpentry, electrical, plumbing). Other cities / towns across Canada that are in expansion would also require skilled labour. I would recommend seeing school through to ensure you have that in hand. It will come in handy down the road. 1.5 yrs is nothing in the big scheme of things. Then when you have that you can explore options. I worked carpentry for 2 years after high school myself and there were some lads I worked with that dropped out and then worked hard labour and were miserable for it but they stayed there for their careers because they had limited options due to the lack of a diploma. Ensure you have options down the line. That's true strength. Best.
@@LivingInOttawa Thanks for the reply man, I am wondering if there is any visa I can get straight out of secondary school with around 2 years part time work experience
@@kristiansstikans1143 check out this site - might be helpful for work permits. They have a strong site dedicating around the immigration process -moving2canada.com/immigration/canadian-work-permits/
@@LivingInOttawa Thank you so much, keep making videos like these, you're helping out a lot of people like me
I guess there are less chances of PR in just 2 years of work cuz there is point system in every province .there are some required point which everyone has to fullfill to file PR.
Study visa would be the best option to get PR but it can take 4 to 5 years.
I am 18 and i wanna move to ottawa too. :)
Me and my wife are planning to move to Ottawa next year, I found your channel and I love the content it’s so helpful, keep it up man👍🏻
Thank you Asaref! Much appreciated!
Hey man. I just wanted to say thank you for all of the videos you put out - your passion for Ottawa and teaching others about the city comes through so clearly in your content. I'm moving to Ottawa from overseas in the next few months (Canadian citizen) and your videos have been incredibly helpful in getting a sense for the city. Keep up the great work!
Thank you Bandos! I appreciate the feedback. I always want to provide value and help people! Is there anything you would like to see covered in the channel? It's good to see it from your perspective! Cheers.
@@LivingInOttawa Maybe a video on your favourite day trips from Ottawa? Always great to get a local's perspective on the nearby escapes!
@@kanadier Great idea! Will add to the list. Cheers!
I moved to Ottawa just when Gatineau amalgamated, the city grows on you. I love it here. As an artist you get to appreciate everything about it. Thank you for creating this video. :D
Thanks for sharing!
I found your videos very informative. Thanks for sharing. We are considering moving to Ottawa and theses info are helpful!
Happy to help Nelly! Let me know if you ever have any questions. Cheers.
I would love to live in Ottawa.
5:04 blooper! Your editor left it out. 🤪 Thanks for these videos. Great content. Great insight.
Whoops. Yup just noticed that - all good. You are getting the authentic real version. Haha. Cheers.
Really appreciate this video as a high student who just received an offer at the University of Ottawa. Thank you so much!
I’m moving there in few weeks. Your videos are helpful. Thank you 👍🏼
Thank you for the comment!
This is really helpful content. Keep up the good work guys ❤️💯
Thank you Mark!
Thanks for the useful Information. We are planning to move Ottawa next year. Your videos are so helpful in giving insight. I have started loving this city now.
Hi Misbah! Happy to help! More videos to come!!
Nice video Nabil Saleh!
Oh, I miss Ottawa. Lived in Monkland Avenue and then at 23 Linden Terrace back in the early 70s.
Thanks for posting, very usefull. Made me think twice.
Thanks for the comment Nico! Much appreciated.
Thank you sir for this detailed video , we are planning to move to Ottawa from London Ontario,and planning to buy our house there.
One of my preferred mortgage partners is from London Ontario - he relocated here about 10 yrs ago. Let us know if you have any questions at all. Happy to help!
Wow😦 I was aiming to come to Ottawa but I see that the rent for a 2 bedrooms is very high, I am afraid I couldn't afford it as a single mom 😔
It's not easy for single parents - my heart goes out to all the work you do to raise your family. You have the most important job!
@@LivingInOttawa thank you very much .
I wonder how Aylmer Quebec compares to Ottawa? Some areas are very close to Ottawa, close to beautiful Gatineau park, and the prices are much better. I guess health care is the main issue with moving to Aylmer.
I appreciate your commitment......
Keep it up
Thank you Kasaye!
I truly have been surprised when I realized finding an apartment would be the hardest part of coming to Canada as an international student with my boyfriend.
Our budget would be maximum 1200CAD but, as a couple, we can't be in a student room or any """"cheap""" options we found until now... So yes, do you have any hints for us please ? Thanks in advance and great job for these videos !
Hello Angelika. $1200/month would be a difficult budget in Ottawa for rent along with utilities and living costs. You might need to find a room for rent scenario with shared common spaces to accommodate. Best.
That is the maximum for the rent or with all inclusive? My boyfriend and I will attend Algonquin College this fall. I literally saw every apartment on kijiji and that is a tight budget. I will send you 2 that I saw inside your budget. Have you think about a bachelor apartment? I know that it is shitty to have your bed in the living room, but there are not that many options
www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1560919684
www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1558308724
Thank you for this very informative video. :)
My pleasure!!
Great content, good luck with the channel!
Thanks Marouane! They are fun to put together - although does take time with all the research. Glad you liked it and we will be doing many more!
Great show! Look like a privilege to live and work in Ottawa !
Planning to come to Ottawa
Great news! Let us know if you need anything. Feel free to send us questions at info@homefrontcanada.ca
Amazing content! Very helpful 😇
Thank you Amanjot! Thank you for your support!
you’re welcome 😊
Hi , thank's for your excellent job, I live in Montreal and was thinking to move to ottawa but some told me bad about ottawa's winters hard weather wish if if you may give wider view on this regard, and about heating costs on Winters especially if its not inclouded in rent. Thank you
Hello S.M. Mousa - Ottawa's Winter is not that different from Montreal's. Albeit I would say in general that Ottawa may receive more snow accumulative then Montreal but both cities can be just as cold as each other and the seasons run pretty much the same time frame. And as such the heating costs would be relative to Montreal as well. I would suggest avoiding a rental that was electric baseboard heating and focus on gas / forced air heating to keep your costs low. Or better yet target rentals where the utilities are included. Cheers.
Thinks. You explain very well
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. I would love to know your opinion for somebody like me that owns a rental property in Ottawa ( house) and is looking to buy another rental property in the next few months. What would your advise be? Is it the right time to buy since it's a sellers market right now? Should I wait for prices to go down? Will they go down? Should I get it before they get too high? Thank you.
Good morning Dakarai. Great question - ultimately the question is your end result - if you are focused on building equity over time then key locations in Ottawa is the right option and getting in earlier then later as the Ottawa market will continue to grow. There is a 60 year history that proves the stability of this unique market. If you are focused on cash on cash and supplementing your income by having additional income each month then a conversion opportunity in Ottawa or income properties just outside of Ottawa is more effective. Feel free to send me an email and we can have a more in-depth conversation - info@homefrontcanada.ca
@@LivingInOttawa Thank you for your reply and your videos. I watched one of your recent videos and that kinda gave me my answer. Thanks again. I'll make sure to keep your email if I ever need more info.
@@DakaraiDada Good stuff!
Very informative video. My boyfriend and I are planning to move from Winnipeg to Ottawa as soon as I finish my PhD in Pharmacology. My boyfriend works for the provincial government (Liquor and Lotteries) here in Winnipeg but he wants to apply to federal government job in Ottawa. Do you think we have opportunity to find jobs there in our fields? Thanks
Hello Alexa. Thank you for reaching out. There are many new suburbs expansions especially in Orleans and Barrhaven. Other areas of expansion include Richmond and some of the smaller towns have smaller developments taking place (adding capacity to the towns). As such, there are some opportunities for new pharmacy development and required services. If Federal Government is the end game for your boyfriend then Ottawa is the place! He will most likely be a couple of years as a contract position where he can apply to open competitions which are available job positions. It takes persistence but it can be done. I would recommend connecting with a staffing services representative (or head hunting agency for lack of a better term). They will be able to guide you on that journey. Best.
Hi there... Thank you for the information. Question; How long before a new immigrant can purchase a house? Credit score matters, so how much credit history will I need to show to get the mortgage? Also, would it make a difference if the person can show a good amount of savings in the bank, say an amount that's half the house price? But of course they don't have much of a credit history since they are new in the country.
Hello Maha - I would suggest connecting you with one of our financial experts. If you are considering moving and need an introduction please send me an email at info@homefrontcanada.ca
Thanks for this video! As a 24 year old starting out in E-Commerce (1 years experience) and a Masters Degree from the UK, what are my chances of finding decent employment in Ottawa? Much love
Hey Anthony. Your chances are very good - check out Invest Ottawa as they are a great incubation hub for startups or Google Tech Tuesdays - it was a live networking event full of great people and great speakers. It was a community of like minded tech and e-commerce. Good for you to connect with a few contacts virtually from these hubs because it's not what you know but who you know.
Ottawa is also where Shopify's headquartered out of.
Hey Peter, we are a family of four and are planning to shift to Ottawa (major source of information being your channel). Kindly give me a general idea of the rent for a town house. I am open to any neighborhood provided it has good schools and nice family environment. Thanks
Hi mate love the videos I might be moving there, I am assuming your a real estate agent? What’s your website
So, as of year 2023 do you think living cost now is about 15% higher?
Hey. Funny you should ask - we are working on a new cost of living video which will be out shortly! Stay tuned!
Hi,
great videos, extremely helpful and informative. My partner has a doctorate with 10 years experience in child services. I have a degree in engineering with 10 years experience. What are the chances of us getting a working visa in Canada and renting in Ottawa for a year?
Thanks
Hi Samuel. Thank you for the comment. I have some contacts in the immigration sector that may be able to help answer some of your questions. Feel free to send me an email and I can make a connection for you. Best.
Thank you for the video , I'm Nadia I'm planning to come to Ottawa this spring , I'm an immigrant sellected in French speaking workers program.
I'm a mom of three , can you give me some advice or guidance about the best place to rent for a newcomer , secure and not too expensive area .
Thank you so much for reading my message . bon courage!
Thank you Lala for reaching out. Happy to help. Please send me an email to admin@living-inottawa.ca and happy to continue the conversation
Hello Lala, I would like you to give me some information about how to Apply for the french speaking workers program.
Regards,
Hi, We are looking for options to move from Toronto to Ottawa. Can you please let me know reasonable rate for houses in Ottawa region or any preferred area. Also, how to move in there. Thanks
Hello Ojas. The average residential home price in Ottawa is around $550,000. Obviously it depends on type, style, finish and location in the city.
Excellent information about the city of Ottawa. Do you think that, Ottawa is the best city to live in Canada on 2020 in terms of employment, housing, health care, cost of living etc.
Does Ottawa better than Calgary in terms of jobs and living affordability. I suggest to have a comparison video between Ottawa and Calgary. Also, Ottawa and Toronto etc.
Thank you.
Great question - Ottawa how so much to offer but of course I am biased towards Ottawa as a whole. I have spent a lot of time in Toronto and limited in Calgary but they are all great cities. Calgary has more variable housing market based on the economy as Ottawa is a lot of government it is much more stable economically. The 60 year history of house values going up is a great indication of that. We shared that statistic in the '11 Things You Need to Know When Moving to Ottawa'. we are planning on doing a cost of living video comparison between Ottawa and Toronto. Will certainly add Calgary to the mix! Make sure to stay tuned for those!
Thank you very much for the wonderful information.
I noticed that, Ottawa had been selected as the best city to live in Canada on 2019 and always among the top 10 best cities to live in Canada since 2012. I don't know for 2020.
@@kamelismail2196 My pleasure!!!
@@kamelismail2196 still tanking pretty high on the list but I haven't seen this year's official list.
Great video man.
I am a student from Croatia(sociology) and my girlfriend is a occupational safety engineer. We want to move to ottawa in a few years so we would like your opinion on chances of finding a job in our fields of work, btw what is the best visa for work there😃.
As long as you’re white you will be able to easily make social networks, this will lead to better access to good jobs.
I like your videos. They are very informative.What areas are good for investment property?
Thank you Khurram. It all depends on your investment strategy. Investment properties can be split into two categories - (1) equity build (2) cash on cash. The first is playing the growing market by buying properties that are going to net 0 on cash flow (when carrying the property) or near that line but the equity grows substantial over the coming years. This works if you are looking at liquidating further down the road when you current income starts to depreciate to avoid increased income tax implications. There are plenty of these types of this investments throughout certain neighbourhoods in Ottawa (you want to target the neighbourhoods that are gentrifying quickly as well as ones close to LRT stations as they start to come on line). The second investment strategy is cash on cash where you are gaining/netting profit every month above the carrying costs of the property. To achieve this in the city you have to be creative and there are a few opportunities to do that (Vanier, Overbrook, Bells Corners, Craig Henry to name a few). In fact, a lot of my investment clients have been going to smaller towns outside of Ottawa to gain this and have been very successful. We have an upcoming episode focused on investment properties in Ottawa. If you haven't subscribed yet, please consider doing so to stay in touch.
@@LivingInOttawa Thank you! Appreciate the details you have provided. I will watch your upcoming episode and will be in touch with you.
The video was great. But I thought Ottawa is less expensive than Toronto in renting apartments but after watching your video am so confused ,where to move in?
Hi Irene. Rental rates are certainly increasing in Ottawa but on average they would be less then Toronto respectively but rates are dependant upon neighbourhood choices. Best.
@@LivingInOttawa Thanks for clearing my doubt 😊
@@irenejaitus9099 Happy to help!
Me and my wife gonna move to Canada in August, we´re a little afraid about the job market in Ottawa. I am an energy auditor, do you think in this city I can found something in my field or I just should look for another place. Thank you man we love your videos.
Thank you Mario for the support and comment. What typical companies and areas would an Energy Auditor work in? This will help me understand the 'lay of the land' and can give you more insight. Cheers!
@@LivingInOttawa thanks for answering me so fast...industries like the construction and the industrial sector are affordable for my career, everything related to efficiency energetic and renewable energy since the construction or maintenance .....I pretend to study at Algonquin college Energy Management (Co-op ) because I related to this. But I´m afraid don´t find a job there.
@@marioporras223 Haha - when you say 'pretend to study at Algonquin College' I think that speaks to half of my Advertising class when I attended there years ago. Lol. Ok - so I would say there is some opportunities - Ottawa's new commercial construction does afford to Eco-Efficient and Lean Construction does take place in Ottawa. Being the Nation's Capital there is a lot of focus on implementing cutting edge tech as well as construction efficiencies. Having said that compared to larger metro areas like Toronto and Vancouver we would not have as many projects as they would have but we also have less competition for those projects from a work force perspective. Basically it is all relative when in comparison and like many things in life you make your own luck. There are some exciting innovation hubs and projects under way as Ottawa continues to expand. It really is about plugging into the local network, building relationships and opportunities start to unveil themselves. Best.
@@LivingInOttawa hahaha for sure I "pretend to study there"..sorry but two more questions, my wife work caring for older people do you think can she found something related to this? and do you think before I can catch a good job in my field can I found a survivor job I don't know shovelling snow, delivering things something like that......and again thx you are the first youtube who answer too many questions
@@marioporras223 Yes for your wife - Ottawa has many seniors care facilities and they are expanding brands such as Reverra, Chartwell, Aviva among many others. In terms of other jobs there is plenty of snow so (although mild this year), plenty of delivering positions private for Amazon and there is always food delivery (Uber Eats, Skip the Dishes, etc.). Cheers!
Hi..please may I know if Ottawa is a good place for an international student? ? In terms of employment, housing and expenses.
Hello Grae 70 - Ottawa has many international students attending both University of Ottawa as well as Carleton University. It's a safe city and is multi-cultural. Best.
@@LivingInOttawa okay thanks a lot. .because I was feeling a little bit discouraged on moving to ottawa since I'm a student and on my own...
what is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in and outside city centre near public transport now in 2022?
Hi Abeera - cost of living has gone up with inflation and buyer demand / low supply. I'll have to do an updated Cost of Living video and get more detailed. What would you like to see in that new video?
@@LivingInOttawa thank you so much!
If you could do a comparison of renting prices between torronto and Ottawa that would be great!
great content. keep doing the good work!
What are your opinions on the Centretown/Chinatown? I am currently looking at the area around Bay St. as a renter, but details about that area specifically are a bit hard to find.
Hi Briana. The area is a real mix of renters, long time residents, very shop local, close to transit and wedged between Little Italy and West Centretown. What specifically were you interested in knowing?
@@LivingInOttawa I was wondering if it's a safe area and/or your personal opinions of that neighborhood. Thanks so much for the quick reply!
Great video! I am a psychologist and I am applying to express entry. Do you really think that I might get a good job opportunity? We are a family of four just like you...
Good morning Gonzalo! First, thank you for the comment and subscribe. A close friend of our family is a psychologist involved in grief therapy. She is quite busy and works independently and has a strong client roster. It took her a couple of years to build her practice but she was also very niche focused. Ottawa is continuing to grow and I believe there would be firms open to expanding with the growing demand. Probably worth connecting with someone locally whom matches your area of practice to discuss opportunities in the city and start to build your network. It's who you know that will help with the transition. Best!
I'm moving to Ottawa in the near future. But how could engineer with 80k canadian dollars can afford to buy a house? It looks impossible 😕
engineers in the state make make +100k USD and housing cost is low ( from low 100k to 250k ).
Hi News First! You are right - it's tough and the market is changing drastically right now. The population in Ottawa continues to grow which will increase the average home price and inevitably rent as well. Sometimes the outside communities offer opportunities such as Arnprior, Carleton Place, etc. based on your financing.
I would add - if you have 5% down on a $450,000 purchase ($22,500) you would be able to have a property with a monthly cost of $2,218 which includes property taxes of $4,500. Now these are variables and I would recommend working with your mortgage broker or bank to ensure you are financially secure. Our team has helped many with less succeed in this market. If you need a referral to a trusted advisor we are here to help. Best.
If you can’t save money at 80K a year, my friend, your fucked! Just you saying this shows me you have terrible money management skills.
Hello Kristia, this is kelvin. I am working in accounting firld for many years, can i know the job market here in ottawa for accounting field? Thanks
How does Ottawa compare to Gatineau? If I have a job in Ottawa but wish to live in French is it viable and advantageous to live in Gatineau or should I stick to Ottawa?
Yes you can. Gatineau is just crossing a bridge. Lot of people live in one side and work in the other.
I am a sustainable development professional experience of working with international NGOs and my husband has experience in hospitality management with some of the five star hotels, do i have opportunities to find work.
Hello Rukhsana. Thank you for reaching out. There are plenty of NGO opportunities in Ottawa. There are a high concentration of organizations within Ottawa due to the relation of the NGOs influencing political and social changes and the connection needed to achieve this. Being located in Ottawa makes it a strategic location for them. I would check out charityvillage.com/ as a starting area. But to really get ahead of the curve is to connect directly with the organizations and if you can find someone inside the organization that can connect you that will help tremendously. "It's not what websites you know - it's who you know that will get you there". In regards to hospitality - I have opened three boutique hotels here in Ottawa and worked for two others. I know the industry well. With Covid this industry has been affected like many other cities - I have heard rumours that one or two in Ottawa might be converted to condos but that remains to be seen. But most are fairly sustainable and doing your due diligence on research should set you up for success. Best of luck!
Hi. I have been watching several of your videos today. Very helpful. My husband and I live in Oakville now and want to move back to city. We used to live in Toronto
yet Toronto not as nice as it was 10 years ago. I fell in love with Toronto in 1995 when I first moved from South Korea. Now it's too crowed and too fast. I believe Ottawa will be perfect for us.
What would you say? Will it be too cold? Some people say it's much colder than Toronto. Is it also a good place for retirees? Thanks!
Hello 김혜란. We have helped a lot of people relocate from Toronto. Many have said Ottawa offers just the right mix of size, activities, stability, commuting and entertainment! There is a large community of retirees in Ottawa as well. One of the challenges are the Winters. They can last for 4 months BUT if you embrace the Winter by taking on a new Winter focused activity many learn to love the clear skies, fresh air and crisp feeling that Ottawa Winters bring. That can either be cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snow shoeing, skating, hikes, ice fishing, etc. so much to take in and do. All depends on your activity level and interests. If you ever have any questions feel free to reach out. We are here to help.
Very expensive i will stay in usa
Your high cost of housing is a joke compared to Toronto. Looks cheap to me.
Emalgamation sure killed Nepean though
I grew up in Nepean and remember my dad being upset about the loss of the beautiful budget surplus they had before the amalgamation.
@@LivingInOttawa I grew up in Nepean too and my dad felt exactly the same. Not only did we lose the surplus but sports starting costing more and more. Swimming and skating at the sportsplex, softball and football all went from near free to rather expensive.
@@CanadianTuBaoZi I completely remember that! Also affected the City of Kanata, City of Gloucester etc