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,...

No data to back claims of widespread fixed-term lease abuse, N.S. rental group says There is no data to support claims of widespread abuse of fixed-term leases in Nova Scotia, says a member of the umbrella group of rental housing owners. “Because of a lack of data,...

No Action Against Nova Scotia Rent Loophole Due to Housing Supply Concerns Service Nova Scotia Minister Jill Balser stated that the department won't address abuses of fixed-term rental leases to avoid impacting housing supply. Despite acknowledging misuse, the focus...

Province will help 2,500 more N.B. households pay their rent Program has already helped 6,100 individuals and families, but there is waiting list of nearly 12,000 An increasing number of households in New Brunswick are facing challenges in meeting their rent...