Arrival & Life Setup
Land somewhere real, not a listing that stopped answering.
Every unit is checked in person by an ArrivEase coordinator, not just photographed. We verify the landlord, the lease, and the locks so your first home in Canada is exactly as promised.
What going it alone actually costs
Housing is where newcomers lose the most money to scams. Here's exactly how
These aren't edge cases. They're the specific, common ways newcomers lose deposits and rent before they've ever unpacked a bag.
Without a coordinator
Sending a deposit for a place you've never actually seen
Recent immigrants are three times more likely than Canadian-born renters to fall victim to rental scams, and Canadians lost more than $43M to rental fraud in 2025 alone. The pattern is always the same: searching remotely, unable to view a unit in person, no local reference to fall back on.
With ArrivEase
Every unit is checked in person, or by a live video tour, by an ArrivEase coordinator before it ever reaches your shortlist.
Without a coordinator
Signing a lease with someone who isn't actually the landlord
A convincing listing with real photos and a real address, from a “landlord” who's never set foot in the building. You find out on move-in day, when someone else is already living there.
With ArrivEase
We verify the landlord and the lease itself, not just the listing photos, before you're ever asked to sign anything.
Without a coordinator
Wiring rent to a stranger's account, or paying a “processing fee” up front
A landlord asking for e-transfer to an unfamiliar name, or any fee before you've seen a real lease, is one of the clearest scam signs there is. Once it's sent, it's almost never coming back.
With ArrivEase
Rent always goes straight to your verified landlord's own account. ArrivEase itself never touches it, and we check who's actually on the other end so you don't have to guess.
Without a coordinator
Landing with no bank account, no SIN, and no plan for week one
You can't get paid, open most leases, or activate some phone plans in Canada without a SIN and, often, a Canadian address and bank account. It's a chicken-and-egg problem that stalls out newcomers who assumed they'd sort it out after landing.
With ArrivEase
A banking appointment, SIN guidance, and an active SIM before you leave the airport are part of the plan before you land, not something you figure out on day one.
Full sourcing on these numbers, including Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and BBB Canada data, is on the Trust & Safety page.
Clear paths to a settled life.
House Hunt Only
$200 CAD
- Housing search tailored to your needs
- In-person housing verification
House Hunt + Arrival
$450 CAD
- Everything in House Hunt Only, plus:
- Airport pickup & welcome briefing
- SIM/network active before leaving the airport
Full Package
$700 CAD
- Everything in House Hunt + Arrival, plus:
- Banking appointment booking
- SIN application guidance
- CV optimization + job application support
*Furnishing is a separate, custom-quoted add-on for every tier, so ask your coordinator once you know your household size and city.
We never hold your rent
Rent goes straight to the landlord's own account. It's a legal line we never cross, ensuring your financial security and direct control over your tenancy.
What clients say
“Bank account and SIN were both sorted in my first week, exactly like the checklist said they would be.”
Kwame, St. John's
“My coordinator video-toured the unit with the landlord before I wired a single dollar for a deposit.”
Priya, Hamilton
“Bank account, SIN, phone plan — the checklist made the first two weeks feel manageable instead of overwhelming.”
Chidinma, Winnipeg
“The unit was verified before I ever saw a lease — no surprises when I landed, and airport pickup was waiting right on time.”
Samuel, Regina