by Kevin Russell | Nov 20, 2023 | News
Why big Halifax landlords are reporting average rent increases above N.S. cap Killam, CAPREIT recently reported annual increases of 4.3% and 8%, respectively It’s been three years since Nova Scotia imposed a two per cent rent cap, yet rents have been rising...
by Kevin Russell | Nov 11, 2023 | News
Expect more multi-residential buildings with smaller units, Halifax developer tells homelessness conference Halifax is Canada’s second-fastest-growing midsize city, but what are the unintended consequences of population and economic growth? Expect to see more...
by Kevin Russell | Nov 11, 2023 | News
Rent is finally cooling. Nearly 1 million new apartment units — an all-time high — are under construction around the country, census data shows. Of those, 520,000 are expected to hit the market this year, with another 460,0000 to follow in 2024, according to CoStar....
by Kevin Russell | Nov 11, 2023 | News
Halifax residential construction costs up 8.4% in 3rd quarter compared to last year Labour shortages a factor contributing to higher prices, industry members say New data from Statistics Canada shows residential construction costs went up 8.4 per cent in Halifax for...
by Kevin Russell | Oct 27, 2023 | News
The address by IPOANS Executive Director to the Law Amendments Committee. Remarks on Bill 339 Law Amendments Committee October 23, 2023 Mr. Chair and members of the Law Amendments Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to speak today on Bill 339, amendments to the...
by Kevin Russell | Oct 27, 2023 | News
For Immediate Release October 20, 2023 Lack of government action on compliance and enforcement makes housing crisis worse Thursday’s announcement by Service Nova Scotia Minister Colton LeBlanc that the government won’t be bringing in a compliance and enforcement unit...
