by Kevin Russell | Nov 28, 2022 | Media Release
In the face of a federal government plan to re-examine the tax treatment of real estate investment trusts (REITs), and economic conditions which make it increasingly challenging to build affordable housing in major urban markets, five of Canada’s largest residential...
by Kevin Russell | Nov 28, 2022 | Media Release
New Brunswick is not extending the rent cap it brought in this year to protect tenants against soaring increases. Link to resource: Rent cap will expire this year, no extension, minister says Topics: Media Releases
by Kevin Russell | Nov 28, 2022 | Media Release
City staff are recommending an eight per cent increase for residential and commercial property taxes for next year. Link to resource: 8 per cent property tax increase recommended for HRM Topics: Media Releases
by Kevin Russell | Nov 28, 2022 | Media Release
In his final appearance before council after announcing his resignation in the spring, Halifax’s outgoing Chief Administrative Officer Jacques Dubé delivered a warning to elected officials about the tough choices they’ll have to make in the not too distant...
by Kevin Russell | Nov 28, 2022 | Media Release
An amendment to the Residential Tenancy Act would not extend the cap past the end of the year. Link to resource: Tenants’ rights advocates, landlords speak out on decision to let rent caps expire Topics: Media Releases