Oshawa Ontario is a city that has dealt with rapid growth with ease and understanding. In fact the city was awarded a gold medal for 2007 for the International Awards For Liveable Communities. Oshawa also beat out all other Ontario cities to be listed as one of the top 10 cities to do business in. So the city of Oshawa appeals to a home owner and a business owner. The downtown core is progressing and is quickly becoming a vibrant and popular location. It will soon be home to a development of new condominiums by Canvas Community. So what are the other perks of owning a home in Oshawa? The residents are lucky to have the lowest hydro rates in Ontario and the water and sewer rates are also below average. Oshawa is also one of the most affordable of municipalities surrounding the GTA. The city council has mandated a 4 percent only tax levy increase over the next three years so if you are looking at homes for sale Oshawa you are in luck.