UVic student describes living in van amid Victoria's tight rental market
CTV
In a housing market that's out of reach for many people's budgets, one UVic student decided to pour the money he did have into this road residence.
A green, 1993 Ford Econoline, that is.
"I think this is one of the only places in the country where it would really be feasible," says Drury of the island's mild climate.
In a housing market that's north of "doable" for a student budget, Drury decided to pour the money he did have into this road residence.
It's equipped with a kitchen, a bed, and the driver's seat doubles as a study area.
Daniel Drury's van is shown. (CTV News)
According to rental website Zumper, the monthly rent of a one-bedroom in Victoria went up 18 per cent in the last year, to a whopping $1,855 per month.
But for the price of three and a half months' rent – plus a $75 UVic parking pass – Drury could afford this Ford.
Unlike stationary one-bedrooms, there was no competition.
