Apartment Rental News

One of the best parts of living at a Drewlo building is the access to top-notch amenities. What better way to cool off this summer than by using the swimming pool at your building? While enjoying both the indoor and outdoor amenities, we ask that you're always considerate of other swimmers and that you follow these simple pool rules. 1. Know your pool's operating hours        To ensure your safety we ask that residents only use the pool while building...

  Summer is here and it's time to make your balcony a little oasis in the city! Extend your living space to the outdoors by following these tips, and make your own safe and beautiful sanctuary in the sky.  1. Go green Add some colour to your balcony with low maintenance plants like Marigolds, Chrysanthemums, and Ferns. You won't have to water them everyday which is good for you, and also good for your neighbours living...

  Not all liquids should be poured down the drain. Some liquids can create disastrous problems for building pipes and the environment. It is important to be aware of what you are pouring down your sink and shower drains, and even what you flush down your toilet. Wondering if you have a clogged pipe? Typical symptoms include a smell coming from the drain, water draining slowly or even backing up with sewer waste. Please let your building manager know right away when you...

Summer has arrived, and with it comes the heat. Thankfully, your Drewlo apartment is equipped with a chiller.* Your building uses a chiller to cool the building and a hot water boiler to heat it. However, these systems are mutually exclusive which means they cannot operate at the same time. It takes a couple weeks to switch over from one system to the other. We are currently proceeding to prepare to have the chillers operational and shut down the boilers.  All building...

  We're Conserving Energy in our Buildings! We're celebrating Earth Day this year at each of our apartment buildings! This year we managed to change 224 471 CFL light bulbs to LED Lighting. That change helped conserve more than 1 million watts in energy!  Additionally, we changed our parking lot lighting fixtures to LED fixtures that consume less than half the amount of energy! Let us know what you'd like to see us do next year by sending your suggestions to...

Photo Courtesy of Unsplash It is important to NEVER dispose cigarettes off your balcony.  If you choose to smoke on your balcony, use an ashtray and either bring the ashtray inside or cover it so the wind does not blow the ashes and butts off your balcony. Discarding cigarettes off the balcony, on the ground or on someone else's property is littering and it can be dangerous. Cigarettes that are still burning can melt plastic & are often the cause of balcony...

  Eugen Drewlo provided homes to thousands of Ontarians since 1958.  We are deeply saddened to announce that Eugen Drewlo passed away on Friday, March 30. Behind all of Drewlo Holdings' achievements was Eugen's vision and drive. Since founding the company in 1958, Eugen constructed numerous landmarks across Southwestern Ontario and provided homes to thousands of residents, but Eugen's greatest love was his family. He is survived by his son, Allan. Our hearts go...

  "We take our residents' safety very seriously"   It is important to NEVER open the door for strangers. We take our residents' safety very seriously here at Drewlo and we want to keep you, your fellow residents, and your possessions secure.    Please do not feel you are being rude by not allowing strangers into your building. Letting people you do not know or have not seen before into a building can be a major safety issue....

Photo Courtesy of Freepik The amazing day has come, you received your acceptance call for your new apartment. It's a hectic and exciting time! Here at Drewlo we want to make the move as smooth as possible. Here are a few tips that will make the move a piece of cake. Moving Day Tips: Get in contact with the building manager as soon as possible to book the elevator. This will help avoid someone else booking the elevator on the days that work for you. Schedule &...

Living in an apartment definitely has benefits! With our busy lifestyles remembering garbage day is another thing to add to our ever growing to-do list. At Drewlo we would like to make the process of removing your trash seamless, but we do need your help! Garbage Room Etiquette Tips: Every floor in our buildings is equipped with a garbage chute – this makes it easy to dispose of a full trash can without having to travel too far with what could be a heavy or stinky trash...

Have you driven passed the Waterdale Walk Construction? Our newest property on the North Side of London is moving along nicely. We anticipate that this Luxury Rental Building will be completed by Spring 2018. Suites will include features like in-suite laundry, dishwashers, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tiled backsplashes and much more! We owe a big thank you to all the contractors that are helping us build the Waterdale Walk community. One of the larger projects for...

  The fridge is probably the most used appliance in your apartment, it also is at fault for using the most energy than any other appliance. There are a few things you can do as needed to help maintain your Fridge while also keeping down the energy consumption. Check out these 4 tips on how to care for your fridge: 1. Clean off the condenser coils Condenser coils are responsible for removing heat from refrigerators and freezers. They're the large, radiator-like coils located...

Here are Drewlo we encourage you to personalize your unit. Hanging your favourite photos & art can be easily done using picture hanging nails (check the load capacity of the nails to ensure they can hold the weight of your picture). Whenever you decide to reposition your photos you can easily patch the holes in the wall using these steps: What you'll need: Wall Scraper, Drywall Sanding Block, Drywall Patching Spackle, Paint Brush & Wall Paint Here's what to...

Are you looking for an apartment downtown London Ontario? This article is for you. Living in the heart of the city can be affordable. Be close to Restaurants, Stores, Entertainment & everything downtown London has to offer. Each building is packed with amenities like Fitness Centres, Indoor Pools, Saunas, Covered Parking & Secured Access.

  You're a Western student and you're looking for an affordable place to live. Take a look at the Drewlo buildings close to the University or at most one bus away. Each building is packed with amenities and some are steps away to grocery stores and restaurants. We have 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 3 bedrooms available at different times of year. Keep checking with us to hear about upcoming availability by emailing rental@drewloholdings.com or the listed building...

  Caring for your en suite Washer and Dryer Maintenance of your washer and dryer every few months will lead to your clothes coming out cleaner. After many loads of laundry, the inside of your washing machine can get built up residues of dirt and detergent. The inside of your dryer can also get a buildup of lint, dust and dirt.   Here are a few tips for cleaning your washer and dryer. 1.    Clean the outside of your washer and dryer with a damp...

  Winter is coming! Time to get warm and cozy up with a good book or catch up on Netflix! However, as you turn up the heat in your apartment be mindful of the condensation that builds up on your windows. That condensation is caused by the humidity in your apartment. Continuous condensation in your windows will eventually lead to water damage and mold at the base of your window.    Here's what you can do to prevent condensation build up in your...

    Buildup happens – especially in the bathroom, due to high moisture. That's why its important to do a routine clean of the bathroom and other areas in your apartment that may see build up, such as windows. We found a cost-effective home remedy to clean and remove the unwanted moisture buildup.  Start by having a clean reused or unused spray bottle on hand to mix up the remedy as well as a toothbrush for getting to the tough and hard to clean spots...

Who really wants to walk to school in the snow or rain? Our tenants at Collegeview Commons don't have to!  New this year at Collegeview Commons, a shuttle bus service to the Doon Campus. Students, be sure to check with the front desk staff for shuttle times, outings to other destinations, rules and policies. Happy studying! 

We've all been there, cooked up a great meal but then now what to do with all of the grease and oil?  You have a few options, and none of them are pouring them down the sink! DO Disposable Cup or Tin Can A disposable cup or tin can is one of the easiest and most accessible solutions for many people.  Pour grease into the cup or tin, let it cool and solidify, and dispose with the rest of your waste. Reuse for later cooking In many culturally traditional meals, pork...

Still looking for that perfect place to call home for the new school year?  We've got you covered!  Here are 3 of our rental apartments close to post-secondary schools and all of the amenities you want and need!   Collegeview Commons Close to Conestoga College Doon Campus, this student only building offers dedicated study & group project spaces, lounging areas, a fully stocked fitness room, yoga/meditation spaces, and games room and theater!   The...

It's that time of the year when everyone loves to load up the grill with some great burgers and veggies! As with any cooking, safety and fire prevention should be front of mind.  In BBQ season, this also involves the care of propane tanks, grill, and other flammable materials.  Unfortunately grill fires do happen, and we'd like to remind our tenants to take precaution while cooking outdoors.  Here are a few of our favourite tips: Check with your building manager...

Did you know that Canada Post parcel lockers are now available at select buildings?  Never miss a package again! Check with your building manager for parcel locker availability.

Fire safety in residential apartment buildings has been pushed to the forefront of everyone's mind.   The safety of our tenants is our utmost priority, that's why we ensure all of our buildings meet fire code including fire-stops and magnetic locking doors.   Apartment fires can only be prevented by you, our tenants. Always be sure to: Never leave candles unattended Completely butt out any cigarettes Avoid smoking in bed Avoid open flames near any...

Construction is about to start on Drewlo Holdings' latest project in the downtown core of Kitchener.  We're proud to be shaping the landscape of King Street East between Madison, Cameron, and Charles. This rental apartment building is in Kitchener's ever developing and changing core, minutes from the Kitchener Market and the variety of shopping and entertainment that downtown has to offer!  We're excited to provide this growing area with the touches that...

Thank you to all of our London tenants for a huge donation again to the London Food Bank! With your help we donated a whopping 2800 pounds of non-perishable foods for those in need in our community. Our in house courier Pat with the 2800 pound donation to the Food Bank

Come join us at our open house for our brand new luxury apartment building, Blythwood Place! Conveniently located in North West London, Blythwood Place features 1, 2, & 3 bedroom apartments, many of which also include dens. These modern, open concept units include luxury touches such as stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Rents will range from $1024 to $1732 and covered parking is available. Blythwood Place also features a salt water pool, gym, sauna, and hot tub...

Spring has sprung!  It's time to open the windows, shake off the winter, and clean those things that sometimes get forgotten. Many of our apartment buildings feature luxury finishes like granite counter tops.  Here's some of our favourite tips on how to clean your counters. Warm water and mild soap will clean most common spills and messes Use a soft dish cloth soaked in the water and soap Dry using a micro fibre cloth to keep your counter looking brand...

This time of year moisture on your windows can not only be an annoying problem, but lead to some larger problems down the road.  Here's some of our best humidity and window condensation reducing tips: Keep fans on when cooking, bathing or doing laundry Keep curtains open to allow warm air to circulate onto windows Keep bedroom doors open at night for air circulation Change your furnace filter every 6 months If you have any questions about reducing the humidity in your...

Beaverbrook Towers features some of London's biggest, and best appointed rental apartments.  Don't believe us?  Take a look for yourself!

Looking for quiet living in London's north end?  Look no further! We're happy to show off these recently renovated, new suite styles at Windermere Place II!  Located in a beautiful, park-like setting, these suites feature everything that you've come to love from Drewlo.  Granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and in suite laundry!  Additionally, Windermere Place II features indoor parking, an indoor saltwater pool, and fitness room.  This is rental...

Do you frequently commute on the 401, Highway 7 or Highway 8? Now you can save time by moving into a conveniently located luxury rental apartment in the City of Kitchener. Drewlo Holdings has several options for anyone looking to be close to major transportation routes in the Kitchener and Waterloo area.  1. Country Hill Estates Less than ten minutes to the 401 and about five minutes to Highway 7, Country Hill Estates is perfect for the frequent commuter...

Spread some holiday cheer by helping one of our buildings win a prize for their tenant holiday party. Our building managers have put together festive looks for their lobbies and now you can choose which one is your favourite. Go to Facebook to vote for your preferred choice. The photo with the most 'likes' at 9AM on Monday, December 12 wins! Happy holidays!

Looking for a rental apartment with a fantastic view? Drewlo Holdings has a number of high-rise apartment buildings in the city of London that boast spectacular views of the downtown core and surrounding forests. Whether you're looking for an urban setting or a country environment, we have something for you.  City Place II City Place II is one of London's tallest luxury residential buildings in the heart of the city. Enjoy exceptional panoramic views of downtown London...

At Drewlo Holdings we pride ourselves in offering the very best for apartment seekers: great locations, spacious luxury units, and fantastic amenities. We're confident we can help you find the perfect apartment whether you're a family, couple, or single student. Downtown Ridout Place: 1-3 bedrooms  These luxury downtown apartments are walking distance to Covent Garden Market, Budweiser Gardens and the Grand Theatre. Located next to Harris Park, they also have access...

Remember when it was 18 degrees and sunny last week? We captured the gorgeous day and our newest construction project with our handy drone. Waterdale Walk will feature two four-storey, luxury rental apartment buildings with great amenities all in the desirable Sunningdale community.  Located at 2230 & 2250 Blackwater Road, you're be close to everything you need including Masonville Mall, grocery stores, big-box stores, and the YMCA. Expected occupancy...

  Concrete Wall Forming  Brand new EFCO Wall Forming used for Drewco Developments. Riverside Concrete Forming is thrilled to be the first company in Canada to use the 3100 EFCO Lites Wall & Column Forms. Uplands buildings will stand out in a great way, attracting many different clients due to their intricate designs. EFCO is a well known manufacturer for innovative concrete engineering & forming solutions. EFCO is a global industry leader in the concrete forming...

We're happy to announce that we've broken ground again in London!  This time, in London's growing north east -- Uplands. These two, 4-storey, luxury apartment rentals will feature many of the great touches and finishes that you've come to know and love from Drewlo Holdings.  With suites similar in style to those of our Capulet Towers buildings, you'll have all the room to live and grow!  Estimated to be ready for occupation in the Summer of 2017.

The London Free Press' Best of London 2016 results are out! Thanks London for voting us runner-up Rental Apartment Company.  We continue to strive to provide our tenants with the best luxury apartments in this city.  With fantastic support of our landscaping, maintenance, and head office teams, we hope to be number one in 2017!

We're happy to see the VON SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Exercise classes growing!  Two new locations for VON SMART Exercise groups have recently been added.  Tenants of Lakeside Estates I & II meet on Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:30 PM in the community room at Lakeside Estates II!  Residents of Lakeside Estates III & IV meet on Mondays and Thursdays at 1:30 PM in the community room at Lakeside Estates IV!  Our senior communities at Windermere...

Drewlo Holdings is pleased to announce the opening of our brand new furnished model at Thrive! This brand new town home project features 3 + 1 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and luxury touches in hardwood flooring and granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. Visit your new home at 709 Freeport Street in London.  Open daily 11 AM - 5 PM, or by appointment.

We're happy to announce that we've broken ground for our newest luxury apartment building! This brand new, luxury apartment building will be at 810 Capulet Lane in London, Ontario.  New residents of this building will enjoy what the residents of our Beaverbook, Capulet, and Wonderland buildings have loved for years!  The growing north-west end of London is home to unique dining, entertainment, and shopping, with the added bonus of being a few minutes to Western University...

We're happy to have VON SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Exercise classes at two of our apartment buildings!  VON SMART Exercise groups meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the community room at Windermere Place III, and on Mondays and Wednesdays at Canterbury Place II!  We're happy to see our senior community embrace this program by the great staff of VON Canada. SMART Exercise classes offer our tenants aged 55+ a gentle, functional fitness class...

Renovations are nearing completion on some suites at Oxford Park Towers in London! These newly renovated suites include new flooring through the entire unit, and new cabinetry and fixtures in the kitchen and bathroom!  Also, these units feature the addition of a dishwasher, as well as a new stove and refrigerator. These newly renovated suites will soon be move-in ready! 

We are happy to announce a tentative occupancy date of our new THRIVE townhomes as June 1, 2015! Pricing details will be finalized and released in the next few weeks.

Come see your new home at Fallowfield Towers III starting Friday, October 31st!  All of these luxury, rental apartment suites feature ensuite laundry, large, open concept suites, and stainless steel appliances. Our model suites will be open from 10M to 6PM daily, or by appointment made with the building managers. If you're still looking for a smoke-free option, have a look at Kitchener's first 100% smoke-free rental apartment building, Fallowfield Towers I!  Suites still...

We are happy to announce the launch of our newest building in Kitchener! Fallowfield Towers III at 121 Fallowfield Drive, features large, open concept suite styles, including many with dens. Additionally, all suites feature stainless steel appliances! Open house details will follow later this week, and pricing shortly after. Occupancy for floors 1 through 6 is expected for December 1st! Still looking for a 100% smokefree home? Two, and two + den suites still available at Fallowfield...

We are happy to announce our newest project in London - Thrive Townhomes! These luxury rental town houses will all feature 3 bedrooms, a 1-car garage, and 2.5 bathrooms.  Located at 705 Freeport Street (just off of Fanshawe Park Road, near Hyde Park Road), occupancy is expected for Winter 2014. For more information when it becomes available, please call our London rental agent, Pat, at 519-868-7200.

We are happy to announce, with today's first open house, The Wisteria is officially opened!  The Wisteria is our last building at The Royal Gardens, and features large rental suites to suit your needs.  In addition, these rental apartments feature luxury touches such as granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. With the great first day turn out, there remains 2 bedroom and 2 + den suites for both June 1st and August 1st occupancy. If you didn't get a chance to...

Due to some construction restraints, the occupancy date of 100 Plains Road W, The Wisteria, has been changed to June 1st. For those that absolutely need accommodations before June 1st, they may be able to be accommodated mid-May.

We are happy to announce expected occupancy for our newest, and final building, at The Royal Gardens in Burlington. 100 Plains Road West has an expected occupancy date of May 1st for floors 2-6, and July 1st for the remaining floors. Please contact us for more information as it becomes available.

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Anticipation is mounting for our newest building at The Royal Gardens in Burlington! 100 Plains Road has an anticipated occupancy of March-April 2014.  Please email us to be added to the list for future announcements and additional information! Additionally, there will be ground floor, commercial space available!

We are excited to give you a preview of the spectacular views from our newest construction project -- New student apartment rentals for Conestoga College at 200 Old Carriage Drive! More details will follow as they become available.  For now, enjoy the views of the beautiful Kitchener region.

Drewlo is proud to partner with RentMoola to offer credit card payments & direct debit payments for all our apartments for rent. Pay rent, parking, storage, deposits and other payments online or on your phone with your favourite rewards card or direct debit.

Come visit our two new, furnished, model suites at Fallowfield Towers II!  The Balsam and The Linden are now open for viewing, daily from 10 am - 6 pm. Many units are still available to rent, with floors 7-12 available for occupancy October 1st!  Come see your new home!

Come visit our two new, furnished, model suites at Fallowfield Towers!  The Cedar and The Linden are now open for viewing, daily from 10 am - 6 pm. Many units still available for rent in Kitchener's FIRST NON-SMOKING building!  Come see your new home!

Fallowfield Towers II is the newest apartment rental tower in Kitchener, Ontario!  Fallowfield Towers II is the second tower in the new Fallowfields subdivision.  Fallowfields Tower II is twelve stories and has 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom plus den, 2 bedroom, and 2 bedroom plus den apartment suites for rent.  The rent includes access to the future fitness/amentity complex which contains a fully equipped exercise/fitness room, an indoor saltwater pool, whirlpool, and sauna.  The...

Fallowfield Towers is the newest apartment rental tower in Kitchener, Ontario and is Kitchener's FIRST completely NON-SMOKING building!  Fallowfield Towers is the first tower in the new Fallowfields subdivision.  Fallowfields Tower is twelve stories and has 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom plus den, 2 bedroom, and 2 bedroom plus den apartment suites for rent.  The rent includes access to the future fitness/amentity complex which contains a fully equipped exercise/fitness room, an indoor...

 The Cypress is the newest apartment rental tower in Burlington, Ontario and is a completely NON-Smoking building!  The Cypress is the sixth tower of seven in the Royal Gardens complex.  The Cypress is seven stories and has 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom plus den, 2 bedroom, and 3 bedroom apartment suites for rent.  The rent includes access to the already built fitness/amentity complex which contains a fully equipped exercie/fitness room, an indoor saltwater pool and whirlpool, sauna,...

Drewlo Holdings is proud to announce that our Villa Park Place at 1024 Commissioners Road West has been named the Best Residential High Rise in the 2012 London Home Builders Association ACE Awards.   The ACE awards recognise the best in London's housing industry.  To see a full list of all ACE Awards nomines and winners, please see the LHBA website.        

 The Aster is the newest apartment rental tower in Burlington, Ontario!  The Aster is the fifth tower of seven in the Royal Gardens complex.  The Aster is seven stories and has 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom plus den, 2 bedroom, and 3 bedroom apartment suites for rent.  The rent includes access to the already built fitness/amentity comples which contains a fully equipped exercie/fitness room, an indoor saltwater pool and whirlpool, sauna, and billiard and ping pong tables.  The...

 London's Mayor Joe Fontana and the Honourable Chris Bentley, Energy Minister, present Drewlo Holdings with the Mayor's Energy Council's Outstanding Energy Saver Business award.  Drewlo Holdings, a London based builder and property manager of over 7,000 rental apartment units retrofitted its portfolio with energy saving light fixtures and achieved annual savings of 1,900 KW and 770 tonnes of CO2.

 Villa Park Place is now renting 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for March in lovely Bryon at 1024 Commissioners Road West. It's large spacious 9' ceiling NON-SMOKING apartments are located right across from Springbank Park. This will be the second Non-Smoking apartment rental building we have in London.  The suites contain five appliances, including washer and dryer.  The well designed eat-in kitchen includes 3 stainless steel appliances with solid granite counter tops....

The latest building in our Burlington complex is nearing completion!

 By Chris Montanini of the Londoner   There's no room for smoking at 70 Capulet Lane, a new apartment building in west London being billed as the city's first "smoke-free" apartment complex. "When we realized it was legally available to us we decided to give it a shot and we're quite happy that we did it, it's been quite successful," said Allan Drewlo, vice president of Drewlo Holdings, the local company behind 70 Capulet and three other buildings in Capulet...

LONDON'S FIRST COMPLETELY SMOKE-FREE APARTMENT BUILDING IS HERE!

Luxury living at its best! One and two bedroom apartments to feature five in-suite appliances including washer and dryer, large windows and patio doors, high ceilings and upgraded kitchens, underground controlled-access parking.

We are proud to announce the launch of our new website www.drewloholdings.com.