Relocating to the GTA

Maria1012 · #1 (**permalink**) 2nd May 2012, 08:54 PM

My husband will be starting a new job in Mississauga in September. Initially he'll relocate on his own and I'll be staying behind in New Jersey until the end of the year. Can anyone recommend a nice town to live in that's near Mississauga, safe and not too expensive. Thank you!

Auld Yin · #2 (**permalink**) 2nd May 2012, 09:26 PM

What, in your mind. is "not too expensive?"

Maria1012 · #3 (**permalink**) 2nd May 2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Auld Yin

What, in your mind. is "not too expensive?"

A moderate price for the general area.

EVHB · #4 (**permalink**) 2nd May 2012, 11:43 PM

Is $2,000/month moderate enough?
Do you need a 1 bedroom condo, or a 4 bedroom detached house?

Maria1012 · #5 (**permalink**) 3rd May 2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by EVHB

Is $2,000/month moderate enough?
Do you need a 1 bedroom condo, or a 4 bedroom detached house?

Initially we're looking for a small rental until we get a "feel" for the area and decide where we would want to buy. As far as the rental amount, it would depend on what the rent includes but somewhere between $1,500 to $2,000. Which towns do you recommend we should concentrate on in our search (within 30 to 40 minutes outside Mississauga)?

EVHB · #6 (**permalink**) 3rd May 2012, 01:37 AM

Maybe Georgetown, or Brampton?
Never been in Brampton, but some told me it's 'Little India' over there, but I am sure there are living European people too. But it might be a little bit more difficult to integrate if you live within a concentration of people with a common background that differs a lot from yours. Something to keep in mind.
Most houses you have to rent for 1 year. Less is difficult.

Auld Yin · #7 (**permalink**) 3rd May 2012, 01:37 PM

There's also Milton, Georgetown, Oakville and Burlington.
You should know that Mississauga covers a large swath of land so where you choose could easily take longer or shorter length of time to get to work.
There are many acceptable areas within Mississauga itself.

Maria1012 · #8 (**permalink**) 3rd May 2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by EVHB

Maybe Georgetown, or Brampton?
Never been in Brampton, but some told me it's 'Little India' over there, but I am sure there are living European people too. But it might be a little bit more difficult to integrate if you live within a concentration of people with a common background that differs a lot from yours. Something to keep in mind.
Most houses you have to rent for 1 year. Less is difficult.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Maria1012 · #9 (**permalink**) 3rd May 2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Auld Yin

There's also Milton, Georgetown, Oakville and Burlington.
You should know that Mississauga covers a large swath of land so where you choose could easily take longer or shorter length of time to get to work.
There are many acceptable areas within Mississauga itself.

Thank you. What part of Scotland are you from?

EVHB · #10 (**permalink**) 4th May 2012, 02:11 AM

Oakville: close to Dundas street is convenient to get to Mississauga. Close to the 403 (QEW) and the 407 (toll express way).
I have friends in this neighborhood, and they really like it: REALTOR.ca -Property Details W2352760
And this is a neighborhood where we were also looking to buy something. Very beautiful, with a mix of young families and older ones. Very beautiful houses!
REALTOR.ca -Property Details W2313867