by Kevin Russell | Jul 30, 2021 | News
FIVE IDEAS TO IMPROVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND LONG-TERM TENANCY Regardless of who wins the next election, Nova Scotia rental property owners are hoping for positive action to improve the availability of affordable housing for Nova Scotians. Kevin Russell, the...
by Kevin Russell | Jul 16, 2021 | News
Proposal for 23-storey building near Halifax Common to head to regional council A public hearing on the Robie Street development will be held in September A 23-storey apartment building proposal that is highly unpopular with the residents of a neighbourhood near the...
by Kevin Russell | Jul 16, 2021 | News
Will Highrise On Gottingen Street In Halifax Finally Get Approval? HALIFAX — Joseph Arab’s years-long quest to build a highrise behind the historic Victoria Hall on Gottingen Street appears to be coming to a close. On July 13, Halifax And West Community Council voted...
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...
