If you are posted to Ottawa and are planning your house hunting trip, there are some important factors to consider. It is not easy to relocate to a new city and find a good neighbourhood, highly ranked school, and a suitable house. To do so in a few days is
Following a number of high-profile news stories describing some very expensive same-city moves, a change has been announced for the Canadian Military Relocation Policy. The federal government will no longer cover moving costs for retiring members who are relocating within a 40km radius. This change will align the IPR policy
It now looks like the initial move of DND employees to the former Nortel Campus on Moodie Drive at Carling has been delayed until late 2015. The original plan was for the first group of 3,300 employees to start moving in January of 2014. Eventually, 8,500 military and civilian employees
This year was a very active posting season here in Ottawa. I had the opportunity to work with some wonderful military clients relocating to the city. Every HHT is different. Just to give you an idea where my 2014 Ottawa HHT clients have purchased so far: Bridlewood (Kanata) Carlingwood (near
The move of DND to the Nortel campus has a green light. The review is over and it has been formally announced that upwards of 9,000 Ottawa Military members will be moving their place of employment to the old Nortel Campus in Bells Corners. The campus will, eventually, be renamed.
It has been a pleasure helping so many military families transition into and out of Ottawa. Being the Nations capital we are a very popular destination for service members during posting season. Having the right service providers is an integral part of the house hunting process. I have been
BY KATHRYN MAY, OTTAWA CITIZEN FEBRUARY 21, 2014 OTTAWA — The final-move policy that caught Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie in a political snare will be scrutinized as part of a review of the federal relocation program as the Conservatives prepare to seek bids for a contractor to manage the moves of
Buying a home at the best of times can be stressful and challenging. Having to do it all in a matter of a few days in an unfamiliar city is what faces our armed forces members. Having the right real estate professional guide you through the process will be imperative
Spring is almost here! The weather is getting a bit warmer, days are a little longer, and the real estate market is picking up steam. This is in large part due to the many military personnel who transfer into and out of Ottawa this time of year. I am so
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