by Kevin Russell | Nov 28, 2025 | News
Canadian Household Debt Surges — But It Wasn’t Driven by Mortgages Data from Statistics Canada show that household credit in Canada climbed by $14.8 billion (+0.5 %) in September to reach $3.14 trillion, its fastest monthly gain since 2021. Over the prior 12 months,...
by Kevin Russell | Nov 7, 2025 | News
Halifax building construction costs rise 3.4% year-over-year in Q3 2025 Statistics Canada reports that residential building construction prices in Halifax increased 3.4% between Q3 2024 and Q3 2025, slightly above the national average of 3.3%. Among 15 major urban...
by Kevin Russell | Nov 7, 2025 | News
Housing Highlights from the 2025 Federal Budget Tabled November 4, 2025 The 2025 federal budget extends Ottawa’s housing-supply agenda, focusing on accelerating new builds, unlocking land, and providing low-cost project financing. Key points for multi-unit and rental...
by Kevin Russell | Nov 7, 2025 | News
HRM launches community engagement for first housing strategy The Halifax Regional Municipality has opened public consultation for its first‐ever Housing Strategy, inviting residents and community partners to complete a survey by November 30. The strategy will define...
by Kevin Russell | Nov 4, 2025 | News
Politicians and activists attacking rental housing providers are the problem, not the solution The only way we can solve the housing crisis in Nova Scotia is to work together. Unfortunately, many politicians and self-appointed activists attack the very people who are...
