Accommodation for Newcomers in Markham

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Immigration Accommodation in Markham Canada

As a new immigrant arriving in Markham one of the first tasks is to find short term and long-term accommodation in Markham for you and your family.

Your first accommodation on arriving in Markham may be temporary. This is ok, and is the route that most new migration arrivals in Markham take. Some individuals opt of a good hostel or Serviced Accommodation in Markham, while some are lucky enough to be able to stay with family or friends in the area. Most new arrivals take a short-term rental while they look for something long term. As with any city, it’s always easier to find someplace new to live once you are already there and Markham is no different.

Accommodation for newcomers in Markham Canada guide

You’ve been through the stress and emotional roller coaster involved with securing a visa for Canada and you’ve chosen Markham as your destination. It’s a charming place with plenty or heritage. Markham is well known to be extremely welcoming to new migrants.

Here is some background on Markham for new immigration arrivals.

Finding Immigration Accommodation for Newcomers in Markham Canada

Most searches begin with a search engine. Local papers in Markham may well be online and of course, listing sites such as Craigslist and Rentfaster Markham can be of great help.

What is the cost of short term accommodation in Markham

The cost of short-term newcomer accommodation in Markham varies greatly depending on requirements and neighborhoods. Lots of new arrivals to Markham use Airbnb to give them an indication of short term rental process in Markham and also the option to book with confidence and security.

Another website that offers the same accommodation as Airbnb.

Rental accommodation in Markham for newcomers

One you decide to rent an apartment or house there are certain things specific to Canada to keep in mind. For example, make sure to agree who pays for utilities, and who is responsible for removing snow!

Property owners and landlords will usually require payslips or proof of income, bank statements and occasionally they may require references from previous landlords although lots of new immigrants to Markham were homeowners in their previous country. Sometimes it does help to already have secured employment in the greater Markham area.

All renters in Markham have rights, so you need to familiarize yourself with those rights before you sign any agreement. Thankfully there are a number of Organizations set up in Markham to help. These are called Newcomer services and a list of these can be found here: newcomer service

Newcomer subletting in Markham Canada

Sometimes when a renter leaves for a few months they will sublet their accommodation. Quite often they leave some furnishings behind and for some newcomers to Markham this can be an ideal option, especially if you’ve yet to buy furniture or if your shipment is delayed.

Business Name	Rating	Categories	Phone Number	Address
Toronto Marriott Markham	26 reviews	Hotels	+19054891400	170 Enterprise Boulevard, Markham, ON L6G 0E6, Canada
Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa	104 reviews	Hotels	+19054708500	8500 Warden Avenue, Markham, ON L6G 1A5, Canada
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Toronto Markham	16 reviews	Hotels	+19057525600	52 Bodrington Court, Markham, ON L6G 0A9, Canada
Monte Carlo Inn & Suites Downtown Markham	21 reviews	Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces	+19057522700	7255 Warden Avenue, Markham, ON L3R 1B4, Canada
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham	8 reviews	Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces	+19057520446	7095 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, ON L3R 1A3, Canada
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Markham	18 reviews	Hotels	+19057098008	300 Commerce Valley Dr East, Thornhill, ON L3T 7X3, Canada
Comfort Inn Toronto Northeast	8 reviews	Hotels	+19054776077	8330 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON L3R 2N8, Canada
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto – Markham	22 reviews	Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces	+19056955990	10 E Pearce St, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 0A8, Canada
Best Western Plus Executive Inn	6 reviews	Hotels	+14164300444	38 Estate Dr, Toronto, ON M1H 2Z1, Canada
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham	20 reviews	Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces	+19054740444	7095 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, ON L3R 1A3, Canada