Glad you found it helpful! ❤

Love this! Thank you for watching! 🙏

If you can't rent an apartment right away, consider staying in an airbnb, hotel, hostel, or shared housing temporarily. It'll give you a place to stay while you look for something more permanent 😊

Heya man, I had an AirBnB for 2 months when I landed. I also provided proof of savings but still got asked to give first months and last months rent including a deposit so it was a bit of a blow. There isn't much you can do about it as a newcomer I'm afraid. But best to be prepared for it.

Thank you Stephen for filling us in with your personal experience! Insgihtful, indeed! Happy to see you here :D

@@stephentadgh Thanks for the info. In Cyprus in which I have studied, they ask for the entire year rent plus deposit right upfront. In comparison to here paying a couple of month of rent earlier is more reasonable. But to be honest I have two concerns when/if I land there finally. 1. getting the first job so I don't use all my savings and 2. finding a house I can effort!

@@Moving2Canadainfo great tip thanks!

While you might not plan on major purchases like a car, a good credit score can still be beneficial for things like rent, getting a phone plan, etc. It’s worth considering maintaining a decent score, even if you're only staying for a short period :)

@@Moving2Canadainfo but doesn't getting a good credit score happen over a long period of time? seems a bit pointless if you're not planning to stay in Canada permanently

That's great to hear your credit is in good shape without a credit card! Everyone has a different approach that works best for them, and it sounds like you've found yours. Keep up the good money habits! 👍💰