For the past two decades, housing prices in Montreal have risen consistently by around five percent per year. While students from other Canadian universities, such as the University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia, have benefited from large scale affordable housing projects sponsored by their universities, McGill students[Read More…]
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How to Sublet your Apartment: From posting your online advertisement to handing over the keys
As the school year comes to a close, many McGill students’ focus gradually shifts to exams, OAP, and summer vacation. While some choose to spend their summers in Montreal, the majority decide to go away to work or travel, leaving their bedrooms empty with summer rent to pay. The solution[Read More…]
McGill Student Housing to continue overbooking residences and partnership with Evo
Faced with an increased demand for student housing this year, McGill Student Housing and Hospitality Services (SHHS) has partnered with Evo Montreal to provide first year students with living accommodations. The situation stems from SHHS’ guarantee that all first-year students under the age of 22 and admitted to McGill before[Read More…]
How to hunt for housing options
With half a semester left to go, most students have to face the exciting yet daunting task of searching for off-campus housing options. While the process of apartment hunting is stressful for a person of any age, it can be even more daunting for those with no experience. Here are[Read More…]
Off-campus student housing
Apartment-hunting season for many students is reaching its peak at this time of the year. Choosing the perfect place to live can be tough, whether one is switching from the convenience of a McGill residence or is simply choosing an alternate location to live for the upcoming school year. To[Read More…]
