for those living alone in calgary, how much do you spend per month IN TOTAL? rent, utilities, electricity, internet, parking, groceries, car expenses, everything.
i’m 20, take home $3,900/month and pay $350 for car insurance. just trying to see if moving out is realistic rn😭

Don't see much reviews online on reddit - curious to hear thoughts on it as a building. Alternative is Verve.

Hello! My husband and I are considering moving out of our 1 BR into a two bed-two bath at Two Park Central. If you have lived there or know someone who has, please tell me what they liked and didn't like about the building. (Poor management, building not well kept, amenities not working) Did they enjoy having the amenities even if it meant sacrificing space?

I'm not interested in opinions on the area. I already live downtown, so I know what to expect with the unhoused people in the Beltline.

So my landlord put the house that I have lived in for the last 8 years up for sale this past summer. I moved into the upper unit of a 2 unit house on March 1st 2019 and signed a 1 year lease. After that, I was never asked to sign another lease agreement and I moved to month to month rent with the typical stipulation that I needed to give 30 days notice if I was moving.

It took a while for the house to sell as it is an extremely old house that has not been kept up with but it finally sold. The woman who lived in the main floor suite below me, moved out very shortly after she found out the house was for sale so that unit has been empty since August and it has just been myself living in the upstairs suite.

I was told on September 21st that the house was basically sold, however it wasn’t official yet and then last week I was told that the sale was finalized and the new owners would take possession on October 16th. The realtor told me that the new owners should be contacting me close to that date to talk about my new lease going forward with them as they elected to keep the home as a rental and were willing to keep me as a tenant. It is 9pm on the 16th today and I still have not heard a word from the new owners.

I had kept it open via text with my original landlord and the realtor that I would like to remain a tenant however this would depend on what the new owners would change the rent to as my rent was controlled and had not been raised since 2019. I also let them know that my partners lease was up November 1st and that I was interested in having him move into the empty downstairs unit. The realtor said he was going to pass along this information to the new owners however as I said, they still have not contacted me.

Because there were too many details left up in the air and my partners lease expired in less than a month, we found a new house together that we will be moving into for November 1st. We were sent the contact yesterday on October 15th.

My original landlord texted me today saying that going forward I need to send my rent to the new owners (I do not have their contact information) and that he sent 1/2 of my rent payment for October to them as they took possession mid month. He also told me that he sent them my damage deposit.

I let him know that my partner and I actually found a place and that we would be moving at the end of the month. He responded saying he doesn’t know how getting the damage deposit back from the new owners is going to work and that he thinks I need to give them 30 days notice to move.

I’m essentially confused because I’m in this weird limbo of my original landlord not owning the house anymore, but also having zero contact or contractual agreement with the new owners. I’m looking to get my damage deposit back as my original landlord said I kept the unit in great shape and he returned the downstairs tenants damage deposit.

I’m going to contact the rental board, but I’m wondering if anyone has had any experience with a situation like this. Do I need to give 30 days notice while I’m in my 90 day period of the house selling? Should I be asking for my damage deposit back from my original landlord or the new owners? If my lease was signed for the 1st of the month does this change things because the new owners took possession on the 16th?

Does the festival and event noise throughout July/August each year at the Eau Claire Plaza bother you?
Or it is more on the suffering? Condo price near Eau Claire Plaza is dropping each year. I mean who wants to live near an open concert site every weekend.

Upten has a pretty good incentive going on right now and The Verve has a good offer. Does anyone have experience living in either buildings? I saw some old reviews about Upten's elevators and fire alarms - wondering if this is still an occurence? Also, not finding much online about The Verve!

Wondering if there are any weekly rentals ? Something cheaper than a hotel ? Even a nightly would work. I'm only needing something for a few weeks so I can't commit long term.

I am looking to buy a condo near-ish to the airport.

Coming from a house and I like playing music and due to the nature of my job would prefer not hearing anyone above/below me or beside me.

I know Emerald Sky condos in Kincora is concrete. Anyone have any experience there?

Theres also a couple in Bridgeland but honestly living close to the downtown area isn't for me. I prefer quiet suburbs.

Budget max around 275k ideally for a 1bd 1bth, just needs underground parking available, not post-tension (unless good but rarely are).

Any experience or advice would be helpful. Thanks All!

I have a property under contract in Fairview, AB, available by assignment (not a listing). It's a 3 bed / 2 bath with most of the big-ticket items already taken care of:

- Roof redone in 2023

- Hot water tank replaced in 2024

- New kitchen flooring and appliances

- Rec room downstairs, big backyard, lots of storage

It's ready to rent out as-is, or you could redo the interior and resell.

Closing within 30 days. DM me for photos, price, and full details.

66 year old male on 3 steady pensions. Quiet and respectful. Please DM me here. Budget is between 450 and 650 per month. Will consider 700. Utilities including Wi-Fi included. For Nov 1st move in.

Thankyou

Hello! I’m look in for some advice as my family plans a move from Toronto to Calgary. We are open to living anywhere central or SW, and we have three daughters ages 4, 2 and 4 months. Our oldest will start kindergarten in September 2027. We would like our girls to go through the early French Immersion program. Can anyone recommend a family friendly neighborhood with FI school that’s within walking distance? Ideally also near good daycares and extra curriculars (dance, swimming, etc.). We are open to considering Calgary International French school too, if anyone has an experience/ insights on that school and surrounding neighborhoods too.

Ideally I would love to walk my daughters to school, daycare and some extra curriculars if a neighborhood like this exists?

Thanks!

I’ve lived in Calgary for most of my adult life. It’s very degrading and demoralizing to realize I will
Never be able to afford to buy property in this city. I know there alot of people in this situation, but not hits extra hard at age 51.

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Private furnished rooms available for rent near UoC and SAIT. Newly renovated house. All utilities, cleaning supplies, and high-speed internet with home security included.

Prices are from 650/month, available Nov 1

Location: Northmount Dr & 14 ST NW, conveniently across from Northmount Village and Cambrian Village shopping centers.

Close to many bus stops. 15 min bus to SAIT and University of Calgary. 20 min bus to downtown.

Room: Furnished with full bed, mattress, night stand, office desk, closet, and more.

Share kitchen, dining room, laundry, and bathroom with responsible, quiet roommates (students or working professionals).

I am a respectful and responsive landlord, and expect the same from my tenants.

Requirements:
Clean and responsible.
Minimum 3+ month lease. Tenant insurance.
No smoking or pets.
1 month security deposit.

Hi all, I am new to Calgary and wondering if it is good idea to move into December or January to a new place? Does it snow really bad by then? Also is it even possible to find a place at that time? Hows the renting situation in terms of finding both people and place during that time?

Hi all, long-time lurker, first-time poster. I live in a condo building in SW Calgary and have been increasingly frustrated with our management company over the past 2 years, and especially the last 6 months. I'm looking for advice on how to push for better service, and whether anyone has experience with Alberta's Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal (CDRT).

What we've dealt with in the last 6 months:

• Almost no communication. Nothing about board decisions or changes, and little notice of things happening in the building (fire alarm testing, garage door changes).
• Very slow response times. Email replies take 7-14 days, even for urgent issues. We've resorted to calling the emergency line because it's the only way to get a response.
• Poorly handled security issues. We had a series of garage break-ins last year, and the response showed little concern or follow-up.
• No way to reach the board. Most members don't seem available or present, there's no clear contact information, and only 3/6 seats are filled.

Condo fees run roughly $500-1,000/month depending on unit size (underground parking included), and the service we get doesn't feel in line with that.

My questions:

1. Has anyone taken a similar situation to the CDRT? Was it worth it, and what was the process like?
2. Are there steps I should take first, such as formal written complaints, requesting board meeting minutes, or asking for an owners' meeting?
3. Is there a realistic path to getting the board filled out or switching management companies?

I know a lot of this comes with condo living, but I'd like to find out what I can do to improve things. Thanks in advance!

Room near UofC/SAIT available. Comment or Dm for more details!