Accommodation for Newcomers in Peterborough

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Immigration Accommodation in Peterborough Canada

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

Your first accommodation on arriving in Peterborough may be temporary. This is ok, and is the route that most new migration arrivals in Peterborough take. Some individuals opt of a good hostel or Serviced Accommodation in Peterborough, 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 Peterborough is no different.

Accommodation for newcomers in Peterborough Canada guide

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

Here is some background on Peterborough for new immigration arrivals.

Peterborough () is a cathedral city and unitary authority area in Cambridgeshire, England, with a population of 202,110 in 2017. Originally part of Northamptonshire, it became part of Cambridgeshire from 1974. The city is 76 miles (122 km) north of London, on the River Nene which flows into the North Sea 30 miles (48 km) to the north-east. The railway station is an important stop on the East Coast Main Line between London and Edinburgh.

The local topography is flat, and in some places the land lies below sea level, for example in parts of the Fens to the east of Peterborough. Human settlement in the area began before the Bronze Age, as can be seen at the Flag Fen archaeological site to the east of the current city centre, also with evidence of Roman occupation. The Anglo-Saxon period saw the establishment of a monastery, Medeshamstede, which later became Peterborough Cathedral.

The population grew rapidly after the railways arrived in the 19th century, and Peterborough became an industrial centre, particularly known for its brick manufacture. After the Second World War, growth was limited until designation as a New Town in the 1960s. Housing and population are expanding and a £1 billion regeneration of the city centre and immediately surrounding area is under way. Industrial employment has fallen since then, a significant proportion of new jobs being in financial services and distribution.

Finding Immigration Accommodation for Newcomers in Peterborough Canada

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

What is the cost of short term accommodation in Peterborough

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

Another website that offers the same accommodation as Airbnb.

Rental accommodation in Peterborough 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 Peterborough were homeowners in their previous country. Sometimes it does help to already have secured employment in the greater Peterborough area.

All renters in Peterborough 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 Peterborough to help. These are called Newcomer services and a list of these can be found here: newcomer service

Newcomer subletting in Peterborough 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 Peterborough 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
Holiday Inn Peterborough-Waterfront	9 reviews	Hotels, Venues & Event Spaces	+17057431144	150 George Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 3G5, Canada
Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn	5 reviews	Hotels	+17057423454	84 Lansdowne St E, Peterborough, ON K9J 7N9, Canada
Super 8 by Wyndham Peterborough	10 reviews	Hotels	+18005369326	1257 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, ON K9J 7M2, Canada
The Knight’s Court Motel	1 review	Hotels	+17057457331	1596 Chemong Road RR 1, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X3, Canada
Motel 6	4 reviews	Hotels	+17057480550	133 Lansdowne Street E, Peterborough, ON K9J 7P7, Canada
Fees Landing Resort And Marina	2 reviews	Resorts, Boating	+17057996497	55 Russell Drive, Kawartha Lakes, ON K0L 2W0, Canada
Blue Jay Motel	1 review	Hotels	+17057455205	1165 Highway 7 E, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X8, Canada
Pinecrest Cottages	1 review	Resorts	+19053425648	5470 Rice Lake Scenic Drive, Gores Landing, ON K0K 2E0, Canada
Chris’s Dog Hotel No Cages	3 reviews	Pet Sitting, Pet Training, Pet Groomers	+16139684004	1205 Moira Street W, Belleville, ON K8R 1G1, Canada
The Village Inn	1 review	Hotels	+18008275678	39 Queen Street, Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0, Canada