Valley firefighters urge caution after charging e‑bike leads to house fire Fire officials in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley are warning against unsupervised e‑bike charging after a recent house fire caused by an overloaded electrical outlet. They urge residents to...

Nova Scotia Rents and New Listings — May 2025 New CBC data shows a modest increase in rental demand across Nova Scotia during May, driven by a shortage of new listings. Rising rents continue in key markets, putting pressure on affordability in urban centres like...

Average Family to Save $280 from Federal Tax Cuts: PBO According to the Parliamentary Budget Officer, the average Canadian family is expected to save $280 annually under the Liberal government’s new tax cuts. Critics say the savings may be insufficient to offset...

New Mortgages Surge in April: $9.1B in New Debt Canadian households registered $9.1 billion in new mortgage debt during April. Despite affordability pressures, demand for financing persists—a sign of continuing housing market activity. [Read Full Article]

Nova Scotia Landlords Use Fixed-Term Leases to Remove Tenants, Critics Say Rental Housing Nova Scotia responded to claims about fixed-term lease abuse in a recent CBC article. Executive Director Kevin Russell emphasized that fixed-term leases are not loopholes, but...

Two Ontario Landlords Owed $70,000 After 'Professional' Tenants Stopped Paying Rent, Trashed Property Two Ontario landlords are facing significant financial losses after tenants ceased rent payments and damaged the property. Landlord groups report a rise in such...

The Top Amenities Residents Seek in Rental Housing A recent survey highlights that 79% of renters prefer indoor and designated parking spaces, with over half willing to pay extra for a reserved spot. Additionally, 69% desire car washing facilities. Work-from-home...

The Dangers of Realtors Giving Tenancy Advice Real estate professionals are increasingly offering tenancy advice, sometimes overstepping legal boundaries. This article outlines the risks for realtors, tenants, and landlords alike, emphasizing the importance of...

Halifax Water Rate Hike Faces Opposition from Major Landlords Halifax Water's proposed rate increase is facing opposition from major landlords, including Killam Apartment REIT and the Oland family. These stakeholders argue that the hike would lead to significant cost...

Halifax Apartment Building to Convert Rentals into Condominiums Residents of Mont Blanc Terrace in Halifax have been notified that their rental units will be converted into condominiums, prompting concerns about displacement and housing affordability. The building,...