INSight Blog
The secret behind Halifax’s ability to build purpose-built rental housing at a record pace
Since the early 1970s, purpose-built rental (PBR) housing construction has taken a backseat in Canada to the homeownership market comprising freehold and condominium housing.
Swiss rent-control model actually drives up rents
The Investment Property Owners of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) researched Switzerland’s rent-control regime.
Investment property owners aim to counter anti-landlord sentiment
Halifax is booming, which is a blessing and a curse. Even before the pandemic, population growth was straining the housing supply.
Finding housing solutions by working together
When Nova Scotians talk about housing, the conversation can take on many different forms.
DAVID RAPSON: Rent control is not the answer
Halifax is booming, which is a blessing and a curse.
Landlords looking for co-operation, not confrontation.
We are now two months into facing the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Media Release
Proposed municipal tax hike another shot at investment property owners For Immediate Release November 22, 2021 Halifax Regional Municipality’s proposal to increase residential and commercial property taxes by 5.9% will be one more blow against investment property...
HRM
Halifax Regional Municipality considers property tax increase HALIFAX - The Halifax Regional Municipality is considering a property tax increase of nearly six per cent. "Staff proposed 5.9 per cent," said Mayor Mike Savage. "Two-point-nine per cent on the operating...
Province – HRM Housing Task Force
Province Announces Members of Panel on Housing Former cabinet minister Geoff MacLellan will chair the panel on housing in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), a joint planning task force created this fall to address housing challenges in the capital region. The...
N.S. Department of Community Services
Nova Scotia bracing for influx of income assistance applications Province expects up to 10,000 people could need help now that federal pandemic funds have ended Nova Scotia's income assistance program is getting ready for an influx of people seeking financial help now...
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