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Moving to Toronto? Short-term rentals can help.

August 9, 2022

Moving to Toronto photo by Ksenia Makagonova on Unsplash.

All you have to do is count cranes in the sky to know Toronto is booming. As the city grows taller, we’re adding more of what gives Toronto its soul: interesting, diverse people from around the world.

Starting out in a new country is always a big job—and what to expect is different in every city. If you’re thinking about moving to Toronto—and taking your first steps into Canada—DelSuites can help you find your first Canadian home.

Moving to Toronto — trouble-free

Toronto’s a great place to live for lots of reasons: diverse and friendly people, major international employers, parks, excellent schools, major sports teams, and knowing you’ll never run out of fun ways to spend your weekend. We’re one of the most livable cities in the world, Bloomberg’s best city in the world for career women, and one of the most LGBTQIA+ friendly cities on the planet.

The downside? Rents are rising fast, and some of the city’s bargain apartments are anything but comfortable. Supply chain problems mean buying furniture isn’t easy, with even furniture giant IKEA seeing stock problems. As the Toronto real estate market settles down—and you settle in—it’s worth taking your time to find the right home.

Starting your time in Toronto with a short-term furnished apartment can be a worthwhile stopgap. It’s a way to focus on what matters in your life without the stress of finding housing fast—and still live comfortably in the meantime.

Everything you need to feel secure about your move

Moving to a new country means everything is new: the brands you see in the grocery store, the currency, and neighbourhood, and frequently, the language. The more stability you can build into your life, the more time you’ll have to tackle those new adventures. And leaving the airport for a short-term, fully-furnished rental apartment is a great way to stabilize your basic daily living.

Our comfortable, professionally-cleaned condo suites come fully equipped with everything you’ll need on your first day in Toronto: beautiful modern furniture, soft sheets and pillowcases, towels, toiletries, and more. If you’re shipping your personal belongings after arriving, we’ll help you live in a comfortable home until they’re here to meet you.

Our kitchens are already stocked with dishes, pots, pans, and all the little things you need to cook your favourite breakfast. Our recommended grocery delivery services can have a first order at your door when you arrive, so you can start your first night in Toronto with a full fridge and no worries. And if you eat vegetarian, halal, kosher, or allergy-friendly meals, you’ll know you have the right food in the fridge without having to figure out a new city’s restaurants.

We equip every unit with stable high-speed wireless Internet, so you won’t spend a minute disconnected. Whether you’re still working your current job remotely or starting a new one, you’ll have a comfortable space to work and the bandwidth to do it.

If something in your unit breaks or is confusing, you don’t have to navigate whose responsibility it is or find a contractor for repairs. Our guest services line will make sure a repair is done swiftly and well, with all COVID safety requirements met.

And all of our buildings have space for fitness and fun. You can enjoy beautifully maintained exercise rooms, pools, and outdoor gardens to keep up your health routine, relax, and soak up the sun. In the evenings, our full cable TV packages let you check out your favourite shows.

All of this is included in your rental rate, so you can start your move knowing exactly what your budget is—and stick with it. Our fully online booking process includes virtual tours, so you can see every corner of your suite before booking it and get a complete quote online.

And when you find the apartment that’s right for you long-term? Our flexible booking policies mean you won’t have to give months’ worth of notice. Our Guest Services team will help you set a departure date that gets you into your new home on time: comfortable, well-rested, and ready to take on the world.

Let us welcome you to Toronto

Whether you’re here for a university degree, a few years, or for life, call us at 647-370-3504 or email info@delsuites.com to find out how we can make moving to Toronto simple and stress-free.

Downtown Toronto Condos, Etobicoke, Markham, Mid Town, Mississauga, North York, Relocation, Scarborough, Toronto Condos

Four Ways to Use Furnished Rentals—Without Leaving Town

June 14, 2022

Long-term rentals photo by Stephanie Harvey on Unsplash.

How many things can you do with a furnished Toronto rental condo? It’s been a long time since furnished rentals were just for business travelers, even though we can often still think of them that way. But a temporary home built for long-term stays—30 nights or more—can bring a flexibility and freedom to your life, even if you already live in the same city.

Here’s four ways furnished rental apartments can get you where you want to go—right at home in Toronto.

Hold out for the right home—and save your money

A fully-furnished, serviced condominium doesn’t seem cheaper than a normal rental. But if you’re finding a place to call home in less-than-perfect conditions, it can be a way to save big money in the long run.

Whether it’s location, the condition of the space, rowdy neighbours, or a landlord whose problem-solving style doesn’t match yours, there are lots of reasons a lease can go bad—and be very expensive to break. From storage, reclaiming rent money, service installation fees, lost working time, and more, those abrupt and necessary moves are anything but cheap. And they have a terrible habit of adding up, since emergency expenses never show up one at a time.

If you’re not loving your housing market options, a stable and temporary home can save you both money and stress. A DelSuites furnished condo is a chance to really find the right long-term apartment, while turning crisis expenses into predictable ones. You’ll know exactly what you need to budget, and be able to keep the stress spending under control.

Or, if you’re contemplating putting money on a down payment, it’s a way to know that if construction or closing is delayed, you won’t be left scrambling. You can pick out the home you really want—and keep your life on plan and on budget, whatever comes your way.

Be closer to family when they need you

Toronto’s increasingly a city of dense, compact condominium neighbourhoods—and when our loved ones need us nearby, it’s not always easy to fit everyone into an open-concept home. It’s always easier to have help—but it’s no fun to choose between help and getting on each other’s nerves with the very predictable, very different ways adults live our lives.

If your family’s welcoming a new baby, dealing with a challenging illness, grieving a loss, or preparing for any major life change, a furnished rental can be a way to stay the right kind of close by. A furnished rental in the neighbourhood can keep loved ones on hand for emergencies or care, without turning it into a question of how to share space 24/7.

It’s a solution to getting and giving real family support that works—and that everyone can feel good about afterwards.

Study at your own pace

Everyone knows when student move-ins happen: June and September, when lots of apartments in university and college neighbourhoods go up for grabs. But many colleges and grad programs offer January or July starts—especially for professional, condensed programs—and if you’re starting one, a home you love can be harder to find.

As schools go back to on-campus classes, a fully-furnished rental condo can be the key to starting the program you want, when you want. Whether it’s to fill the gap for a few months, until more long-term spaces open, or for the whole semester—you don’t have to wait to start your education.

DelSuites Toronto rentals also let you finish your degree or college program when you want. If you’re taking your last classes in the summer semesters, we can bridge the summer housing gap—without figuring out shared sublets or signing long-term leases you’re not sure you’ll use. You can get to your future sooner, and stay comfortably while you do it.

Take a job contract without the commute

Nothing spoils a dream job offer like a two-hour commute. If you’ve got a job contract on your desk—but don’t want to uproot your whole life—a furnished DelSuites rental can be your temporary teleporter.

It’s a little more freedom to make big, bold career moves—without being limited by location. And it’s a chance to shake up your career without having made huge life commitments in case the job isn’t for you.

You can save your commuting time and still get comfortable in a space that fits your habits and lifestyle. With high-speed internet and cable included in your monthly rate, full ensuite laundry and kitchen, and biweekly cleaning to help out, you can move your hobbies and habits over without breaking a sweat.

Wherever you’re going in life, the right home in the right place and time can be a real help it getting there. Call us at 647-370-3504 or email info@delsuites.com to find out how we can take your Toronto life one step farther.

Etobicoke, Lifestyle talk, Relocation, Toronto Family Travel

Living in Etobicoke Toronto : Nuvo & Parc Nuvo

February 26, 2015

In the crux between downtown Toronto and Mississauga, not to mention just 15 minutes from the Toronto International Airport, our Etobicoke furnished rentals are conveniently located. Here are a few more reasons why living in Etobicoke Toronto are a great alternative to a hotel for a short-term stay.

1. Your ideal location for the Pan Am Games. The Etobicoke Olympium has recently upgraded its facilities as a training venue for the swimming and waterpolo sports at the games. Our furnished suites in Etobicoke provide close proximity to train. No need to travel more than a half hour from the athletes village near the Distillery District!

2. Award Winning Suites. We don’t have to tell you we are known for our modern suites, and full-service furnished apartments with all of the bells and whistles (including 24 hour security and a satisfaction guarantee policy). People know us for our quality because we won the 2014 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. See what people are saying here. At the Nuvo and Parc Nuvo buildings, you get your choice of one or two bedroom suites in 22 story (Nuvo) and 36 story buildings (Parc Nuvo).

3. Full Service Amenities In addition to fully furnished suites (including ensuite laundry and a fully stocked kitchen), our Nuvo and Parc Nuvo location offer a 24-hour security desk, indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, billiards room and state of the art fitness facilities with aerobics programs. Our Nuvo property offers a Billiards Room & Virtual Golf Center, a Card Room with Library, a Party Room with Fireplace, Kitchen & Bar, a Theatre Room, and underground, secured, assigned Parking. Our Parc Nuvo property offers an entertainment lounge with kitchen facilities, a party room with stylish bar, seating lounges, kitchen and private dining room; a boardroom, a billiards & cards room, a theatre room with large screen TV and surround sound; a rooftop terrace with BBQ’s, seating lounge and dining tables, and underground, secured, assigned parking. Both properties are your one-stop shop for entertaining or meetings.

4. Proximity The Nuvo buildings are within walking distance to the Kipling, Go Bus and Train Station (TTC). If you have a family, the suites are close to many schools in the neighbourhood. Major department stores and shopping malls like IKEA, Home Outfitters, Canadian Tire, Sherway Gardens, and the Cloverdale Mall are nearby, as are entertainment options like the Cineplex Odeon movie theatre. Don’t forget to check out the variety of activities in diverse Etobicoke here.

5. Pets Allowed! Don’t want to travel without Fido? No problem! By living in Etobicoke in these furnished rentals, you are permitted one pet in your suite. In Phase Two of our Nuvo building you are allowed one cat. A reminder that all pets are to be leashed and carried through the Common Areas of the building at all times.

No matter the reason you are in Etobicoke, our Nuvo and Parc Nuvo properties offer the full-service living experience in the heart of the city. Enjoy your stay!

Downtown Toronto, Etobicoke, Lifestyle talk, Markham, Mid Town, Mississauga, North York, Scarborough, Toronto Condos, Toronto Family Travel

Create Personal Space in Your DelSuites Furnished Apartment

April 12, 2013

Whether you’re traveling for work or leisure, sometimes you could use a touch of home. Even if you’re not staying at a hotel, no matter how finely appointed your short-term rental is in downtown toronto apartments, it’s the personal touches that turn a house into a home aren’t a part of the design. But while renting means that you can’t paint the walls your favourite shade of purple, here are five simple (and practically instant) solutions for adding a little character into virtually any living space.

Design A Photo Gallery

While short or long term residential living means you probably don’t have your children, partner or pet waiting for you at the end of the day, that doesn’t mean they can’t greet you when you walk through the door. By using your favourite photos, you can create an instant gallery as a focal point in your living room, along a hallway or at the front entrance. Although a collection of inexpensive frames work well for a table top gallery, if you’re short on surface space, consider using a collection of bright coloured peel-and-stick wall frames.

Awaken Your Senses

You may not realize it, but familiar smells and sounds can make you feel at home in your downtown Toronto furnished rental, even when you’re not. By incorporating a few scented candles into your space, you can enjoy the aroma of freshly baked cookies without turning on the oven. For many of us, music is an integral part of our lives which means that by simply loading your iPod into one of the docking stations in your suite, you can listen to your favourite tunes, should you decide to actually bake those cookies.

Prepare to be Floored

For practical purposes, hardwood flooring adds instant appeal in rental properties but sometimes your toes need something to sink into. Whether it’s a simple mat in front of the kitchen sink or a throw rug at the foot of your bed, accessorizing with small or medium-sized floor coverings in your DelSuites apartment rental space is an easy and low-cost way to add comfort.

Positive Reflection

You don’t have to be an interior designer to realize that reflective surfaces will brighten a room. Whether you choose glass frames or add a mirror in your entrance, the reflective nature of these surfaces means that you’ll instantly add more light to your space, which instantly makes it more inviting. Even if the main living space in your apartment isn’t well illuminated, you can maximize what you do have, by adding accessories that reflect the natural light.

Relax & Recharge

When you need to rest your weary head, there’s nothing like having the comfort of your own pillow. Even better, having your own pillow-top mattress pad to cushion your whole body. Although you may not be able to travel with your own pillows and linens from home, it may be worth investing if you’re going to be traveling on a frequent basis.

While the changes may be small, it’s often the little things that add the most impact in your day to day. After all, no matter where you go, having a few familiar comforts of home can bring new life and energy to both you and your space.

Etobicoke, Lifestyle talk, Uncategorized

Take the Better Way with Reliable Transportation in Etobicoke

February 22, 2013

From early morning meetings to late night dinners, no matter where your day takes you, having easily accessible transit can makes all the difference. In fact, when you’re living in a new city, the journey is sometimes as important as your final destination. When it comes to living in a transit-friendly location, Etobicoke’s Nuvo property offers convenient access to multiple forms of public transportation including the Toronto Transit Commission’s Bloor-Danforth subway line, bus and streetcar service as well as GO station on the Milton line.

Situated at the intersection of Kipling and Bloor Street, Nuvo offers both extended stay and short term rental options in Etobicoke and is as close to Kipling subway station as you can get without living at the station.

With weekday morning eastbound service beginning at about 5:45 AM, and continuing every two to three minutes during rush hour commuters can be certain they’ll get their morning train on time. And even during non-peak hours, the subway service runs about every five minutes.

With Nuvo’s close proximity to Toronto’s transit system, guest can relax with the knowledge that they’re always on the best route to their destination. In a city where traffic and weather conditions can change at a moment’s notice, being within walking distance of reliable transportation also makes it that much easier to keep your day right on schedule.

As the most western destination along the Bloor-Danforth subway line, the station is also served by buses from suburban municipalities including Mississauga Transit, making for a hassle-free travel into Toronto’s suburban neighbourhoods. Plus with the added convenience of access to GO Transit’s bus system, day trips with the family or weekend getaways to the outlying picturesque communities including the Regional Municipalities of Halton, Peel and York are made easy.

While some days it feels like you just can’t seem to plan where your day will take you; knowing how you’ll get there can make the journey as enjoyable as your final destination.

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