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...

Special Planning Areas Continue to Generate Debate CBC reports that Nova Scotia's Special Planning Areas continue to generate discussion among municipal leaders, planners, and housing advocates. The provincially designated areas were created to accelerate housing...

Wolfville Growth Spurs New Housing and Development Activity SaltWire reports that rapid population growth in Wolfville is driving increased residential construction and development activity. Municipal officials note that housing demand has accelerated in recent years...

Nova Scotia’s Housing Affordability Challenges Persist Despite Increased Construction CBC reports that while apartment construction activity in Nova Scotia has increased significantly in recent years, affordability remains a major concern for both renters and housing...

CMHC Says Lower Development Charges Alone Won’t Solve Housing Affordability Western Investor reports that a new CMHC analysis concludes that reducing or eliminating development charges alone is unlikely to resolve Canada’s housing affordability challenges. While lower...

Canadian Mortgage Arrears Approach Decade High Better Dwelling reports that Canadian banks now hold the lowest share of outstanding mortgages since 2020 while mortgage arrears continue to rise toward decade-high levels. The article suggests growing financial pressure...

New Bedford Residential Development Planned Near Mount Saint Vincent University SaltWire reports that a new residential neighbourhood, known as Seton Ridge, is proposed along the Bedford Highway near Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. The development is...

Rent Control Does Not Always Prevent Significant Rent Increases The Globe and Mail reports that rent control protections may not fully shield tenants from significant rent increases, particularly when units turn over between tenancies or exemptions apply. The article...