Accommodation for Newcomers in Dartmouth

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Immigration Accommodation in Dartmouth Canada

As a new immigrant arriving in Dartmouth one of the first tasks is to find short term and long-term accommodation in Dartmouth for you and your family.

Your first accommodation on arriving in Dartmouth may be temporary. This is ok, and is the route that most new migration arrivals in Dartmouth take. Some individuals opt of a good hostel or Serviced Accommodation in Dartmouth, while some are lucky enough to be able to stay with family or friends in the area. Most new arrivals take a short-term rental while they look for something long term. As with any city, it’s always easier to find someplace new to live once you are already there and Dartmouth is no different.

Accommodation for newcomers in Dartmouth Canada guide

You’ve been through the stress and emotional roller coaster involved with securing a visa for Canada and you’ve chosen Dartmouth as your destination. It’s a charming place with plenty or heritage. Dartmouth is well known to be extremely welcoming to new migrants.

Here is some background on Dartmouth for new immigration arrivals.

Finding Immigration Accommodation for Newcomers in Dartmouth Canada

Most searches begin with a search engine. Local papers in Dartmouth may well be online and of course, listing sites such as Craigslist and Rentfaster Dartmouth can be of great help.

What is the cost of short term accommodation in Dartmouth

The cost of short-term newcomer accommodation in Dartmouth varies greatly depending on requirements and neighborhoods. Lots of new arrivals to Dartmouth use Airbnb to give them an indication of short term rental process in Dartmouth and also the option to book with confidence and security.

Another website that offers the same accommodation as Airbnb.

Rental accommodation in Dartmouth for newcomers

One you decide to rent an apartment or house there are certain things specific to Canada to keep in mind. For example, make sure to agree who pays for utilities, and who is responsible for removing snow!

Property owners and landlords will usually require payslips or proof of income, bank statements and occasionally they may require references from previous landlords although lots of new immigrants to Dartmouth were homeowners in their previous country. Sometimes it does help to already have secured employment in the greater Dartmouth area.

All renters in Dartmouth have rights, so you need to familiarize yourself with those rights before you sign any agreement. Thankfully there are a number of Organizations set up in Dartmouth to help. These are called Newcomer services and a list of these can be found here: newcomer service

Newcomer subletting in Dartmouth Canada

Sometimes when a renter leaves for a few months they will sublet their accommodation. Quite often they leave some furnishings behind and for some newcomers to Dartmouth this can be an ideal option, especially if you’ve yet to buy furniture or if your shipment is delayed.

Business Name	Rating	Categories	Phone Number	Address
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel	33 reviews	Hotels	+19024211700	1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, NS B3J 3J5, Canada
Homewood Suites by Hilton Halifax-Downtown, Nova Scotia, Canada	7 reviews	Hotels	+19024296620	1960 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS B3J 2G7, Canada
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax – Dartmouth	11 reviews	Hotels	+19024067700	65 Cromarty Drive, Dartmouth, NS B3B 0G2, Canada
Lake City Motel	3 reviews	Hotels	+19024350060	40 Lakecrest Dr, Dartmouth, NS B2X 1V1, Canada
The Hollis Halifax – a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel	29 reviews	Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces	+19024297233	1649 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1V8, Canada
Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites	5 reviews	Hotels	+19024632000	15 Spectacle Lake Dr, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1X7, Canada
The Prince George Hotel	38 reviews	Hotels	+19024256066	1725 Market St, Halifax, NS B3J 3N9, Canada
Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth	1 review	Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces	+19024688888	240 Brownlow Avenue, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1X6, Canada
Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown	13 reviews	Hotels	+19024221391	1960 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS B3J 2G7, Canada
Waverley Inn	14 reviews	Hotels	+19024239346	1266 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1Y5, Canada