by Kevin Russell | Jan 16, 2024 | News
Residential, commercial property values jump in N.S. for second year in a row Property Valuation Services Corp. cites strong demand despite higher cost of materials, labour Residential and commercial property values in Nova Scotia have jumped significantly for the...
by Kevin Russell | Jan 16, 2024 | News
New report suggests finances taking its toll on Atlantic Canadians A report out today suggests in terms of debt and repayment, Atlantic Canadians are struggling more than other regions in the country. The quarterly MNP Consumer Debt Index conducted by Ipsos measures...
by Kevin Russell | Jan 16, 2024 | News
Government was warned two years ago high immigration could affect housing costs Federal public servants warned the government two years ago that large increases to immigration could affect housing affordability and services, internal documents show. Documents obtained...
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...
