Move-in costs and furnishing

Budgeting for first + last month's rent, deposits, and furnishing a place cheaply (marketplace, thrift, community groups).

Key points to understand

First + last month's rent up front (varies by province)

First + last month's rent up front (varies by province). In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Furnishing cheaply: marketplace, thrift, buy-nothing groups

Furnishing cheaply: marketplace, thrift, buy-nothing groups. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Tenant insurance — cheap and often required

Tenant insurance — cheap and often required. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Practical tips

• Prepare your documents and translations in advance — most delays come from missing paperwork.
• Always note the office name, address, and a contact number before you go.
• Ask the community on MyHAbroad if you’re unsure — chances are someone has already been through it.