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Nova Scotia gets $170 million over 10 years after signing housing infrastructure deal
Nova Scotia’s public works minister says the province is getting $170 million from the federal government to assist with housing infrastructure, after a deal was signed last winter.

Nova Scotia fixed-term lease loophole to remain in place despite some abuse: official
A provincial official acknowledged Tuesday that some Nova Scotia landlords are abusing fixed-term leases, but the government is not looking to change tenancy law because there could be “unintended consequences.”

Deed tax increase won’t hurt demand for Nova Scotia recreational properties: Realtor
Demand for cottages and recreational properties in Nova Scotia should remain strong despite the doubling of the province’s deed transfer tax, says an executive with a major real estate agency.

Nova Scotia Realtors want province to drop planned increase to deed transfer tax
The Nova Scotia government’s plan to double a deed transfer tax for non-resident homebuyers needs to be reconsidered, says the association for the province’s Realtors.

Halifax mayor says city is past the worst of its housing crisis, advocates disagree
The worst of Halifax’s homeless crisis is over, says the city’s new mayor, who wants to see encampments closed as quickly as possible — even as homelessness advocates vigorously disagree that the situation is improving.

3 in 10 residential property buyers in N.S. were investors in 2018-2020: StatCan
Statistics Canada says investors represented three in 10 residential property buyers in Nova Scotia between 2018 and 2020 — the highest volume of such buyers among provinces where data is available.

N.S. Tories seek ‘fresh’ mandate in Tuesday’s election to negotiate with Ottawa
Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston says if he’s given a second mandate in Tuesday’s election, it will strengthen his position to fight Ottawa on key issues impacting the province, including carbon pricing.

Liberals, NDP to blame for Nova Scotia housing crisis, says Tory Leader Houston
Previous Liberal and NDP governments are to blame for Nova Scotia’s housing crisis, Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston said Wednesday on the campaign trail, boasting that his party’s plan to build more homes is bearing fruit.

Nova Scotia Liberals call for new strategy for seniors housing
Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill says if his party is elected to govern on Tuesday, it would develop a comprehensive housing strategy for seniors.