Inuvik from above, in the fall. Taken by EightyOne Images
Accommodation
Quite often, people take whatever they can to begin with,
then look for something more suitable once they are here. Another option is to stay at a hotel (Nova Inn is the cheapest) or air bnb for a while first.
Most apartments/row houses include water and heat, electric is often extra
Most apartments/row houses include water and heat, electric is often extra
Northern Properties is the larger renter – some places are
better than others. Most are apartments but they also have row houses. Lake View and Park View are pet friendly but
not the quietest places. Nijja has bachelors, but can be pretty rough. Mountain
view is adult only. https://www.northviewreit.com/other (867) 678-0824
A row house
IDC has several buildings, which I have heard are much
nicer. Some are adult only, some are pet friendly. Theres often a wait list for
them
Theres Boot Lake apartments, but I don’t know who you
contact for that, possibly 867-777-2743?
Tununuk apartments - the contact is Greg 867-777-4569. rent is $1150 for a 1 bedroom - probably the cheapest place in town.
Contact Barb at the Mackenzie hotel (she works the reception
I believe) for accommodations offered through the Mackenzie hotel group (867) 777-2861
Teepee housing 867-777-2488?
Private rentals and house shares can be found on facebook
Inuvik Accommodations
Buying household items
Northmart - sells furniture, appliances, bedding, kitchen and bathroom itemsHome Hardware - sells small appliances, kitchen and bathroom items
Wrangling River - sells some furniture
Lots of used items can be found on Facebook Inuvik Buy Sell Trade
Theres also a store next to Bob's Welding Gas, that sells second hand appliances and furniture
Other options are to buy in Edmonton or Whitehorse and arrange shipping via Manitoulin or Northwind - but get quotes first. For Example Ikea in Edmonton will ship to the Northwind depot and they will truck it up - but shipping prices vary widely
Buying a house
There's not a huge market for selling / buying houses, and theres no realtor here so most are private sales. Some house sales do go through realtors in Yellowknife - these can usually be found on https://www.realtor.ca/
You can get a trailer for $75,000, an older house that needs work for $100,000-$150,000, or an "executive" house (read pretty new) for $350,000 plus (which tend to sit on the market for years - mainly because they were bought when the market was high and a lot is still owed on the mortgage and they don't want to take a loss). If you are willing to wait (and it could be up to a year), you can find a mid range house for $200,000 - $300,000. Sometimes you can get good deals if the person is wanting to sell quickly.
The process of buying/selling a house by yourself without a realtor is not as daunting as you think - all you need is a decent solicitor - and its easier and quicker if the two parties use the same one. Below is the information for the company I used, who were fantastic.
Danica Patterson Legal Assistant
Email: DanicaP@ahlstromwright.ca | http://www.ahlstromwright.ca
PO Box 1162, 4916-49th Street | Yellowknife | X1A 2N8
Tel: 867-873-2000 | Fax: 867-873-2012 | Toll Free: 844-558-8750
If you are a first time home buyer, you may be eligible for a housing grant which can provide up to 10% of the cost of the house (typical down deposit). You have to attend a few classes on finances g budgeting and get your employer to fill out an income verification form. Contact details to come....
Typical "A-frame" houses (3 bedroom)
