{"id":3164,"date":"2026-03-10T16:12:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T20:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voltigemtl.ca\/?p=3164"},"modified":"2026-01-27T16:16:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T21:16:52","slug":"more-and-more-people-are-choosing-to-rent-instead-of-buy-in-2026-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voltigemtl.ca\/en\/more-and-more-people-are-choosing-to-rent-instead-of-buy-in-2026-heres-why\/","title":{"rendered":"More and more people are choosing to rent instead of buy in 2026. 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And this choice is by no means a compromise. For many, it&#8217;s a thoughtful decision, aligned with their lifestyle, their priorities, and their desire for simplicity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why is condo rental so appealing in Montreal? And who is this lifestyle really for?<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;section-grise&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>Renting rather than buying: a choice of freedom<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying a property often comes with a long list of responsibilities: mortgage, taxes, maintenance, unexpected renovations. 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