Halifax Apartment Building Offers Car Rental as Resident Amenity A Halifax apartment building is offering residents access to an on-site car-sharing service as part of its amenity package, providing an alternative to vehicle ownership for those who only need...

Major Development Proposals Signal Continued Strength in Halifax's Housing Market Several significant residential development proposals moving forward in Halifax highlight the continued strength of the region's housing market despite a more challenging environment...

Mandatory Air Conditioning Could Increase Housing Costs Writing in the Financial Post, Garry Marr argues that requiring landlords to install air conditioning in rental housing could produce unintended consequences, including higher operating costs, increased rents and...

RHPNS Urges Regulatory Board to Closely Scrutinize Halifax Water Overspending Request Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia (RHPNS) has urged the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board to apply a rigorous review to Halifax Water's request to exceed the approved...

Halifax's Growth Ambitions Collide with Aging Infrastructure The Globe and Mail reports that Halifax's ambitions to become a larger defence and economic hub are increasingly constrained by aging infrastructure, housing shortages, and transportation challenges. As...

New Regulations Support Housing Growth in Halifax Region The Nova Scotia government has introduced new regulations to strengthen infrastructure planning as the Halifax region continues to experience rapid population and housing growth. The changes are intended to...

Narrative Research Poll: NDP Leads Nova Scotia Voting Intentions According to a recent Narrative Research survey, the Nova Scotia NDP holds the province-wide lead in current voting intentions. If a provincial election were held today, 31% of eligible voters indicated...

Halifax Housing Affordability Remains Below Historical Levels; More Supply Needed Housing affordability continued to improve across most major Canadian markets during the first quarter of 2026, according to RBC Economics. While lower mortgage rates and rising...

HRM Surplus Land Pilot Produces One Affordable Housing Project So Far Halifax's pilot program to make surplus municipal land available for affordable housing has resulted in one approved development from the four properties initially offered. Municipal officials say...