by Kevin Russell | Feb 4, 2026 | News
When Two Months’ Rent Goes to City Hall What’s unfolding with the 2026 property value assessments, now compounded by a proposed 10.5% property tax rate increase, is not housing policy—its fiscal arson dressed up as governance. Take a single, ordinary rental apartment...
by Kevin Russell | Feb 4, 2026 | News
Nova Scotia housing minister acknowledges rent pressures despite improving vacancy conditions The province’s housing minister says Nova Scotia still has more work to do to address rent prices, even as vacancy conditions have improved from the extreme lows seen in...
by Kevin Russell | Feb 4, 2026 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2026 New study shows Capped Assessment Program is driving up apartment rents HALIFAX – A new study says a provincial program is adding more than $500 a year to apartment rents. The study conducted by the Halifax office of Turner Drake...
by Kevin Russell | Feb 4, 2026 | News
Nova Scotia Property Assessments Top $206 Billion as Multi-Unit Growth Continues Nova Scotia’s 2026 assessment roll reached a record $206.3 billion, reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase, with continued growth in apartments, condominiums, and other multi-unit...
by Kevin Russell | Feb 4, 2026 | News
NSRAB approves Halifax Water rate increases averaging approximately 18% in 2026 The Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board has approved Halifax Water’s revised General Rate Increase, resulting in average water, wastewater, and stormwater rate increases of...
by Kevin Russell | Feb 4, 2026 | News
For Immediate Release December 24, 2025 Halifax Water’s 18.3% rate jolt is still too high Halifax – Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia Executive Director Kevin Russell issued the following statement regarding the compliance filing submitted by Halifax Water to...
