Cost of living
Rent, groceries, heating and taxes. What a month in Nova Scotia really costs.
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Your English and German guide to Nova Scotia
Move to Canada, settle in Nova Scotia.
Clear answers on cost of living, immigration and buying a home in Nova Scotia. Guidance in English and German, from someone who made the move himself.
9+
Years helping families
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Languages spoken
100%
Honest, no pressure
Living in Canada
Real answers, before you pack a single box.
Practical guides for people moving to Nova Scotia or investing here. No jargon, no sales pitch.
8+Years guiding families home
EN · DESupport in both languages
Nova ScotiaLocal market knowledge
0 pressureAdvice that's actually honest
How I help
Everything you need, in one calm pair of hands.
Buying
From first viewing to keys in hand, I keep the process clear, honest and unhurried.
Selling
Positioning, presentation and negotiation that get your home the attention it deserves.
Investment
Practical guidance for buyers who want their next property to work for them.
German support
Full guidance in German for families making the move from home to home.
Canadian market
Local knowledge of neighbourhoods, schools and communities across Nova Scotia.
Real advice
No pressure, no jargon. Just straight answers whenever you need them.
Listings
Listings
A small, current selection. Every listing links to its official MLS® record.
Renovated country home with barn near Antigonish
Antigonish, NS$399,999Country living with space, privacy, and plenty of possibilities in beautiful Antigonish County.
4 bd2 ba1,584 sq ft
Ocean view home in the fishing village of Canso
Canso, NS$189,000Wake up to beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and enjoy your morning coffee on the front deck overlooking the water.
3 bd1 ba1,272 sq ft
Two bedroom bungalow on 1.18 acres in Aulds Cove
Aulds Cove, NS$175,000Welcome to Aulds Cove. This well kept two bedroom bungalow is full of possibilities and offers a great combination of space, location and potential.
2 bd1 ba810 sq ft
The Person Behind the Page
Hi, I'm Johannes.
“I made the same move eight years ago. I know exactly how it feels.”
Eight years ago I moved my family from Germany to Canada. The paperwork, the doubts, the excitement. I have lived all of it.
After years in sales, consulting and real estate, I now help German newcomers and Canadians settle in Nova Scotia without the overwhelm. This site is where I share what I learned along the way, so you can decide in your own time. Off the clock I coach youth soccer and play volleyball and hockey with my kids.
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Videos
Videos
Short walkthroughs of real homes and land, plus answers to the questions I hear most.
Ocean-view house for €117,500 in Canso, Nova Scotia | Full tour
Watch on YouTubeThe only motorcycle workshop on the Cabot Trail | 2211 Cabot Trail, Middle River
Watch on YouTubeA house in Canada 🇨🇦 for €115,000 — with 4,775 m² of your own land in Nova Scotia
Watch on YouTubeLakeview dream cottage in Canada 🇨🇦 for €76,000 (depending on the exchange rate)
Watch on YouTubeBlog
Canadian immigration, explained in plain language
Articles on visas, applications and daily life in Nova Scotia. No jargon.
Nova Scotia
Johannes Dombrowski3 min read
The eclipse over Germany: 90 per cent — and the next one is in 2075
On 12 August 2026 up to 90 per cent of the sun vanished over Germany, just before sunset. What was visible, why it still did not go dark, and when the next chance comes.
Johannes Dombrowski3 min read
ImmigrationJohannes Dombrowski6 min read
Every block, on one page
A reference article that renders all twelve block types in sequence, so spacing and rhythm can be judged on the real page rather than in isolation.
Johannes Dombrowski6 min read
News
CAN Experts Team1 min read
Processing times this quarter: what is moving and what is stuck
Where files are flowing, where they are not, and what applicants can realistically do about the slow queues.
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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
In their words
Rated 5 out of 5
Highly recommend Johannes at iLand Realty. I came into this process with a lot of questions, and Johannes never once made me feel like I was asking too many. He walked me through every step…
Rated 5 out of 5
Honest, patient and genuinely on our side. Selling our home was far less stressful than we expected.
Rated 5 out of 5
He treats you like family. We got great advice on our first investment property with no pressure at all.
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Johannes DombrowskiREALTOR® · Nova Scotia