Demolition of Dartmouth housing complex to begin this month Developer says affordability of new housing will hinge on government support Parts of an expansive Dartmouth, N.S., apartment complex that was once home to more than 1,000 people and loved by tenants for its...

‘They need to wake up’: Couple frustrated by secondary suite bylaws in Halifax A Halifax-area couple are calling on the municipality to be more flexible in helping families create affordable housing, after facing roadblocks in building a secondary suite. For several...

For Immediate Release June 3, 2024 Federal capital gains tax changes put housing for 3,000 Nova Scotia households at risk More than 3,000 Nova Scotia households could lose their homes thanks to the federal government’s proposed capital gains tax changes. That’s the...

Narrative Research NS: The PCs maintain a strong lead in terms of voter support, despite declining levels of satisfaction with the provincial government’s performance. Satisfaction with the performance of the provincial government led by Tim Houston has declined,...

Houston government must protect Nova Scotians from risk of homelessness The NSNDP continues to call on the Houston government to bring in real rent control, stronger renter protections and tenancy enforcement, and expand the rent supplement to ensure people remain...

Sent by email: sean.fraser@parl.gc.ca May 30, 2024 Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communitities House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Re: Impact of capital gains tax changes on housing Nova Scotians Dear Minister Fraser, Thank you for...

IPOANS Capital Gains Survey Sentiment Summary May 19. 2024 The overall sentiment of the survey responses is overwhelmingly negative. Respondents express significant concerns and dissatisfaction with the proposed changes to capital gains taxes. Key themes include:...

Nova Scotia GDP Per Capita Slipped All The Way Back To 2016 Canada’s favorite Maritime province has been a big winner when it comes to real estate. It’s economy? Not so much. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows real gross domestic product (GDP) per capita made a...

Northern India consortium wins contest to design Kentville, N.S., property KENTVILLE, N.S. — Ron Lovett envisions residents getting to know their new neighbours as they walk through a modular home community proposed for the Kentville area. “Hey, nice to meet you,...

Halifax approves zoning changes, clearing the way for thousands of new housing units Council unanimously approved the changes following two days of public hearings Halifax council has voted unanimously to approve a slew of zoning changes following a two-day public...