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Settlement Concierge vs Doing It Yourself in Canada
Many newcomers try to handle everything alone to save money. In practice, lost weeks, housing mistakes and stress have a real cost — often higher than modular support.
Aspect
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Avec IR Conciergerie
Housing search
Scattered listings, no viewings from abroad, scam risk.
Targeted filtering, on-site visits, inspection reports before signing.
Airport arrival
Uncertain transport, no fixed address, exhaustion after a long flight.
Personal welcome and direct ride to your home or temporary stay.
Time invested
Weeks lost on scattered errands during your first weeks.
Steps coordinated before arrival; you focus on what matters.
À la carte services from $80 CAD + tax; package tailored to you.
Local network
No trusted contact on the ground to validate choices.
Local team in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver with lived settlement experience.
Two approaches, two trajectories
DIY settlement can work if you already have a local network, are fluent in French or English and have several flexible weeks without work pressure.
Without those advantages, a settlement concierge saves time, reduces risk and lets you arrive with a plan — not improvisation.
Questions fréquentes
Does a concierge replace an immigration consultant?
No. IR Conciergerie handles on-the-ground life (housing, transport, logistics). For legal status, consult a regulated representative or IR Immigration.
Can I start with just one service?
Yes. Services are à la carte from $80 CAD + tax. Many clients start with airport transfer or inspection, then expand.