by Kevin Russell | Jan 5, 2024 | News
Experts, stakeholders give N.S. mixed grades for handling of housing crisis in 2023 “You can go through the whole process of nine months, come out on the other end with a decision in your favour, with no way to collect any restitution — and that’s simply...
by Kevin Russell | Jan 5, 2024 | News
‘Demoralizing’: Rent cap rises to 5% in N.S., putting tenants under further strain Brigley is fortunate that his rent is well under market. The biggest issue, he said, is his building has “a severe lack of maintenance.” It’s a new year, and there’s a new rent cap in...
by Kevin Russell | Jan 5, 2024 | News
A simple plan to help boost Canada’s affordable housing supply A federal fund could allow non-profits to buy and maintain existing stock, freeing up private sector capital for reinvestment By Mark Kenney and Sam Kolias The federal government has embraced a robust...
by Kevin Russell | Dec 17, 2023 | News
For Immediate Release December 11, 2023 Fixed term leases vital to providing emergency housing for unhoused Any changes to fixed term leases will result in more homelessness, warned Kevin Russell, Executive Director of the Investment Property Owners Association of...
by Kevin Russell | Dec 17, 2023 | News
Halifax moves ahead with 2 projects to bring in more affordable housing Cogswell housing strategy, sale of surplus HRM land get green light from city council Halifax council is taking steps to bring more affordable housing to the city through the new Cogswell...
by Kevin Russell | Dec 17, 2023 | News
Rent control bill won’t fix the lack of supply If we want to keep rent under control, then we need more supply The idea of rent control is likely still a political non-starter in Alberta, but that hasn’t yet discouraged its proponents from trying. The latest...
