Montreal Housing Help Services: A Comparison for Newcomers

How to read this comparison

The information below is based on services publicly described by each provider in 2026. Corporate pricing is generally on quote; only IR Conciergerie displays a public entry point ($80 CAD + tax per service).

No agency is « the best » for everyone: an executive relocated by their employer does not have the same needs as a self-funded family or an international student.

Comparison table of Montreal providers

Five criteria: target audience, housing services, geographic coverage, known entry price, distinct advantage.

• ARIANNE Relocation — Audience: expats, families, executives. Housing: neighbourhood tours on foot, active search, OACIQ broker for purchases. Cities: Montreal (local specialist), other Canadian cities. Price: on quote (corporate packages). Edge: personalized neighbourhood tours, strong reputation.
• New Roots Relocation — Audience: families, individuals, corporate relocations. Housing: temporary and permanent housing, accompanied viewings. Cities: Montreal, other Canadian cities. Price: on quote. Edge: expat team, end-to-end support.
• HP & Associés — Audience: individuals, foreign investors, companies. Housing: shortlisting, viewing day, lease negotiation. Cities: Montreal (local agency). Price: on quote. Edge: cultural integration and expat network.
• Acrobat Relocation — Audience: employees on corporate relocation. Housing: pre-search, accompanied viewings, lease review. Cities: Montreal, mainly corporate mandates. Price: on quote (B2B). Edge: established corporate settling-in expertise.
• Relocalisation Montréal — Audience: senior executives, corporate mandates. Housing: temporary and permanent search, school visits. Cities: Montreal. Price: on quote. Edge: premium destination services for companies.
• IR Conciergerie — Audience: families, international students, individuals, SMBs. Housing: listing filtering, viewings, pre-signing inspection, negotiation. Cities: Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver. Price: from $80 CAD + tax (à la carte). Edge: accessible pricing, founders who went through immigration, pre-signing inspection, 11 languages.

Which provider for which B2C profile?

Family arriving alone from abroad, controlled budget: IR Conciergerie or modular à la carte services — you pay only for housing search and inspection without a full corporate package.

International student: start with university housing; if you target a private apartment, a concierge that visits and inspects before signing limits remote scams.

Executive expat funded by employer: ARIANNE, New Roots, Acrobat or Relocalisation Montréal are often mandated by HR — check if your company already has a partner.

Investor or premium profile: HP & Associés and Relocalisation Montréal target this segment more.

Free or low-cost alternatives

Residential broker: for tenants in Quebec, broker services are often paid by the landlord — useful if you are already on site.

Community organizations: CACI and other newcomer aid organizations offer housing support for people in precarious situations.

Facebook groups and Reddit: r/ImmigrationCanada and « Newcomers Montreal » groups share tips — cross-check with official sources.

Why IR Conciergerie stands out in the B2C segment

IR Conciergerie is not a multinational corporate relocation firm: it is a service built by people who lived through settling in Canada. The à la carte model (from $80 CAD + tax) suits families and students without an employer package.

Detailed pre-signing inspection is a concrete differentiator when you sign from abroad. Combined with active search and YUL airport transfer, it covers the critical first three weeks.

For the detailed step-by-step, see our guide: How to Find Housing in Montreal When Arriving from Abroad.