Canada Property & Living
Although Canada is the second largest nation in the world, vast swathes of the nation are uninhabited and indeed uninhabitable! The main pockets of Canada that are of interest to those seeking a nation to move to, retire to, live and work in or perhaps invest in real estate in are Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal, Hamilton and Quebec. But there are such vast differences between each popular expat destination that it is impossible to categorise and generalise about Canada.
Whether you want a more temperate climate as found in British Columbia or the appeal of wintery Quebec and Saskatchewan is what you're after, at Shelter Offshore we can help you find a home and make a new home in Canada! From talking you through the Canadian real estate markets on a province by province basis to discussing ways to handle the immigration process, we have all angles covered for those hoping to relocate to live in Canada as well as for those seeking a high returning real estate investment in Canada.
Our Latest Canada Property & Living Articles
Financial Aspects of Buying a Home in Canada
Published on 03 April 2008 - Category: Property Abroad » Property in Canada
When you’re buying a property abroad there is so much to think about - from location to pool size, rental income potential to instructing a solicitor to do your searches - but the number one aspect on most people’s minds from the word go is the fiscal one. This is of course compounded because you’re buying in a foreign currency.
The financial aspects of buying a home in Canada do include currency conversion, but they go far further than that. So, if you’re planning on immigrating to Canada, retiring or even buying an investment property in Canada, this guide to the economic essentials involved in a Canadian real estate purchase should assist you.
Be Better Off Living in Canada
Published on 18 April 2008 - Category: Living Abroad » Living in Canada
New thinking from the Institute of Public Policy Research suggests that the 1,000 British people who leave the UK every single day are leaving in search of better opportunities abroad. This theory has been all but proven by data from NatWest International and the Centre of Future Studies which suggests that 90% of expats feel they are better off now that they are living abroad.
So where are all the British emigrants heading for? Well, one of the most popular relocation destinations for those who want a better quality of more affordable life is Canada. In this article we explore how to be better off living in Canada.
Affordable Property in Nova Scotia, Canada
Published on 03 January 2008 - Category: Property Abroad » Property in Canada
The Canadian dollar has again slipped against the major global currencies today and as a result the British pound is now in a stronger buying position than ever in Canada’s hot property market. As you’re probably already aware, Canada offers Brits a far more affordable prospect when it comes to real estate…and one location in particular is starting to come onto more people’s radars, namely Nova Scotia.
You can find a whole host of affordable property in Nova Scotia in Canada, even in the most popular summer holiday destinations. In fact, with desirable and well proportioned properties starting from just GBP 140,000 in the most fashionable Nova Scotia neighbourhoods such as Chester and prices dipping as low as GBP 30,000 if you step off the beaten track, Nova Scotia has homes available for sale for every taste and every budget.
Where’s the Best Place to Live in Canada?
Published on 23 March 2008 - Category: Living Abroad » Living in Canada
Anyone considering a relocation to Canada will be only too acutely aware of how vast a nation it is offering such a diverse array of locations in which to live. And so the question on most people’s minds will be where’s the best place to live in Canada. Naturally this is a tricky question to answer definitively because everyone has different requirements from a hometown location…but there is one city which stands out.
Victoria in British Columbia on the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island ranks incredibly well in terms of its economic, real estate, climate, attraction and amenity ratings and this makes it one of the best places to live, work or retire in Canada.
Buying Property in Canada in Saskatoon
Published on 22 December 2007 - Category: Property Abroad » Property in Canada
As the Canadian property market continues to boom, even relatively remote areas are experiencing growth. If buying property in Canada appeals to you, and off the beaten track also sounds good, Saskatoon might be a place to look for Canadian real estate.
This city in central Saskatchewan is considered the province’s largest. With a population of more than 200,000, it officially outnumbers the provincial capital city of Regina. Known for its beautiful bridges and called the Paris of the Prairies by some, Saskatoon has some interesting things going for it that are making it attractive to investors. This is especially the case for investors who are interested in the steady income buy-to-let strategies can provide.
Retirement in Canada
Published on 11 February 2008 - Category: Living Abroad » Living in Canada
A recent comprehensive survey into the reasons why people move abroad and also the nations they favour as well as those that offer expatriates the best quality of life has Canada coming out in the top spot of overseas destinations favoured by Britons moving abroad.
The survey was conducted by NatWest in associate with the Centre for Future Studies to try and determine what it is that makes Brits especially keen on going to live abroad in retirement. Surprisingly, the survey which rated destinations chosen by Brits, had Canada outranking the likes of Spain in terms of the quality of life it affords those who emigrate. So, if you’re looking for an overseas location for your retirement years, retirement in Canada could be right for you.
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