by Kevin Russell | Jul 16, 2021 | News
Why construction insurance rates are starting to climb Canada’s lack of skilled workers means construction projects may not be hitting the mark in terms of quality and craftsmanship, leading to the greater likelihood of an insurance claim. It’s already happening,...
by Kevin Russell | Jul 9, 2021 | News
N.S. to spend $25M on affordable housing programs Majority to be spent on creating 600 to 900 affordable units The Nova Scotia government announced on Tuesday it will spend $25 million on affordable housing programs, a move that follows the release of a report in June...
by Kevin Russell | Jul 9, 2021 | News
Housing Shortage: Stop Penalizing Investors As a result of the shortage of affordable housing in Montreal, certain voices have been calling on the government to freeze rents. While the intention behind this request is laudable, as a practical matter, it misses the...
by Kevin Russell | Jul 9, 2021 | News
TDP Newsletter Summer 2021 – Atlantic Edition. Residential property prices in Halifax Regional Municipality have risen by 38% over the past two years. Is this a Bubble, are prices going to crash and if so, when? We delve into the data. The hospitality industry...
by Kevin Russell | Jul 5, 2021 | News
Crackdown finds banned barbecues at 144 P.E.I. apartment buildings Fire inspectors order barbecues off balconies across province after devastating fire It was an explosion that woke Loyola Griffin from a deep sleep that night. “Like a bomb going off,” he...
by Kevin Russell | Jul 5, 2021 | News
Everyone should be angry and frustrated at the current housing crisis. Last week there was an outpouring of concern, frustration, and anger about the lack of affordable housing in Nova Scotia, especially around providing safe and appropriate housing for the most...
