This building is conveniently located near the Billings Bridge Plaza and major OC Transpo transit way routes.

Each suite in the building has a mailbox to receive any important mail or documents. There is a Fob system for each office that offers privacy and security for all tenants. While the building has seen its fair share of renovations, it is currently under additional upgrades and improvements. A common area boardroom is also available for tenants at no additional cost.

Asking price: $24/square foot

Parking: Outdoor $75-85/month. Indoor $100/month

As an added bonus, the landlord will help out with any renovations to the spaces.

All prices include operating costs.

For more information or to schedule a viewing please contact 613-523-0323 x 277 or 613-875-0708

These spacious bachelor apartments have been beautifully renovated with high quality laminate and ceramic flooring. The units are freshly painted and fully upgraded including a brand new decorative kitchen, new cabinets, new energy star appliances, elegant bathroom fixtures and tiles, new doors throughout, and stylish light fixtures. These open concept units between the dining, kitchen and main living areas enhance the space while adding flexibility for the furniture layout. The units also feature:

• Ensuite oversized storage
• Private balcony with large doors allowing for ample sunlight
• All inclusive including covered parking

PROPERTY FEATURES:

This quiet low rise building located on a quiet cul-de-sac and offers many features such as:

• Secure entrance
• Laundry facilities
• Covered parking making it very attractive in the cold winter months
• Garbage Shute on each floor
• Concrete structure; very sound proof

SURROUNDING AMENETIES:

This beautiful low rise building is located within walking distance of the trendy and energetic and always busy Wellington Street, a cultural Hub in Ottawa featuring endless shops and restaurants. It is a five minute drive from the Highway 417 in both directions and Ottawa’s downtown core. It is conveniently located near major OC Transpo routes including the number 14.

This unit is available now for $815/month all inclusive.

For more information, please contact 613-818-7549

This beautiful, bright and newly renovated  2 bedroom apartment is ideal for families or for the mature working professional. This unit is freshly painted and features hardwood and ceramic flooring throughout, spacious kitchen with a large separate dining room, new fridge and stove, two large bedrooms and a very spacious living area.

• Spacious kitchen, dining room and living areas
• Newly renovated unit
• Newly painted
• Hardwood and ceramic flooring throughout
• Fridge and stove included

BUILDING FEATURES

This is a mature and friendly living environment that has seen its fair share of upgrades over the last few years. All the units have been recently renovated in this secure building that offers on site laundry facilities and outdoor parking for the convenience of its tenants.

• Secure Entrance
• On site laundry services
• Private Parking

SURROUNDING AREA

The Vanier community wraps 308 Blake Blvd with its classic French character and charm, it is within walking distance to all the amenities on McArthur Street and a five minute drive to the HWY 417 Queensway in both directions.  There is easy access to Ottawa’s downtown core by car, and neighbouring communities via the Vanier Parkway. In addition, it is just steps from major OC Transpo routes including the # 15 and the # 2.

This unit is available for rent immediately at $900 + hydro and parking

For more information or to schedule a viewing please contact 613-818-7549

• New paint throughout
• Refinished hardwood flooring
• Renovated bathrooms
• New kitchen with appliances
• Security buzzer system
• Utilities: Tenant Pays Hydro

• Laminate flooring
• New paint throughout
• Tile in Kitchen and Bathrooms
• Fridge, Stove
• Washer and Dyer hook ups
• Utilities extra

Ottawa is well known to experience heatwaves, and the last week has been no exception. There are many things that you can do to stay cool this summer even if you choose not to use an air conditioner or don’t have one readily available.

• Fans – Sounds simple enough right? Remember though – fans also generate heat. Place a bowl of ice in front of a fan, so it isn’t just circulating the warm air in the room but will blow cool air in your direction, like an air conditioner. Consider having a fan in every room that you want to keep cool.
• If you have a basement, use it – It’s always the coolest place in any house.
  
• Avoid the South Side of Your House – Where the sun is shining is going to be the hottest, if you can stay on the north side of your house you will be cooler.
• Take Cold Showers, or At Least End Your Shower with Cool Water – When you take a shower, if you don’t want to take the entire shower in cool water, just make sure that when you end your shower that you run some cool water over your body. Even taking a shower at the beginning of the day is a good idea, it will keep you cooler if you are cleaner. Taking one at night can help you sleep better too.
• Water is your best friend – Drink water and avoid drinking alcoholic and caffeinated beverages.

Small little changes in what we do and how we do it can make a difference.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Rental vacancies fell and rents rose faster in Ottawa than in the many other major cities in the last year.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said Tuesday that vacancy rates fell to 2.4 per cent in April from 2.7 per cent a year earlier.

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment rose 2.9 per cent to $1,061 over the same period.

Sandra Perez-Torres, a CMHC analyst, said demand is still high for rental units in Ottawa because the combination of low unemployment and high average weekly earnings compared to other big cities “makes Ottawa a magnet for immigrants.”

In addition, the rental supply is tight because only seven per cent of the apartment units that were built in the last five years were aimed at renters.

While the Ottawa condominium apartment stock is growing, she said it typically takes new arrivals in the country at least five years before they can afford to buy.

In Gatineau, the vacancy rate rose to 2.8 per cent from 2.0 per cent in April 2009.

Average rents rose 2.4 per cent to $713 for a two-bedroom apartment.

Across the country, CMHC said the average rental apartment vacancy rate in 35 major centres increased slightly to 2.9 per cent in April from 2.7 per cent a year earlier.

“Rental construction and competition from the condominium market added upward pressure on vacancy rates and historically low mortgage rates attracted renter households towards homeownership over the last year,” said Bob Dugan, Chief Economist at CMHC’s Market Analysis Centre.

Results of this survey reveal that, in April 2010, the centres with the lowest vacancy rates were Québec City (0.4 per cent), Regina (0.8 per cent), Winnipeg (1.0 per cent), and St. John’s (1.1 per cent).

CMHC said the centres with the highest vacancy rates were Windsor (12.4 per cent), Peterborough and Abbotsford (6.6 per cent each).

Rents declined in Alberta, led by 6.4 per cent in Calgary. Ottawa had one of the biggest increases among major cities except for Winnipeg, which was up 4.6 per cent. Rents rose 1.0 per cent in Toronto, 1.3 per cent in Halifax, 2.8 per cent in Montreal and 2.9 per cent in Vancouver.

CMHC said the highest average monthly rents for two-bedroom apartments in new and existing structures were in Vancouver ($1,150), Toronto ($1,134), Calgary ($1,082), and Ottawa ($1,061). These four centres had average rents at or above $1,000 per month.

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This newly renovated Bachelor apartment is situated in the heart of Pembroke; this 36 unit apartment building is surrounded by all the amenities. The large units feature four piece bathrooms and spacious kitchens which are equipped with a new fridge and stove. Appliances are provided by the landlord, utilities are paid by the tenant. There are coin operated washers and dryers in the building available for all tenants to use. Parking is available on site

• New paint throughout
• Refinished hardwood flooring
• Renovated bathrooms
• New kitchen with appliances
• Security buzzer system
• Utilities: Tenant Pays Hydro

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• New paint throughout
• Tile in Kitchen and Bathroom
• Fridge, Stove
• Coin Washer and Dryer Available
• Utilities: Tenant pays  Hydro