Archive for October 2024
GOHBA welcomes Conservative Party pledge to increase GST Rebate; make new housing supply more affordable
GOHBA welcomes Conservative Party pledge to increase GST Rebate; make new housing supply more affordable OTTAWA, October 28, 2024 — The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) expresses support for the Conservative Party pledge to increase the GST Rebate maximum home price threshold from $450,000 to $1 million. “This is a 30-year ask of…
Read MoreGOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report
GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report New home sales climb in Ottawa: 54 per cent growth from 2023 October 17, 2024 OTTAWA —The latest data from the Ottawa New Home Market Report reveals that 320 new homes were sold in September 2024, marking a 54 per cent increase compared to the same…
Read MoreBig changes are coming to how Ottawa manages urban growth
Big changes are coming to how Ottawa manages urban growth October 5, 2024 Elyse Skura – CBC News $1.8M fee is not a ‘disincentive’ to applicants, say city staff Owners of land outside of Ottawa’s urban boundary will soon be able to apply for it to be eligible for suburban development whenever they’d like, instead of…
Read MoreHome tour: Don’t just plan a renovation, experience it
Home tour: Don’t just plan a renovation, experience it October 3, 2024 Anita Murray – Ottawa Citizen Nine homes, six hours, one fabulous tour: If you’re considering a renovation, there’s no better way to check out potential renovators than stepping inside one of their projects to see, feel and experience their work — enter the…
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