GOHBA Press Releases

Ottawa Home Builders applaud new Provincial Planning Statement as a critical step toward solving the housing affordability and supply crisis August 20, 2024 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) applauds today’s announcement by the Ontario government regarding the release of the updated Provincial Planning Statement (PPS), formerly the Provincial Policy Statement. This new…

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report July figures: steady rise following peak of 2020 OTTAWA -The latest data from the Ottawa New Home Market Report indicates a continued upward trend in year-over-year new home sales for July, with a total of 254 homes sold. Although July sales typically see a decrease from…

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report New figures show four-year high for newly built homes sold in June OTTAWA -The latest data from the Ottawa New Home Market Report shows a positive increase in new home sales for June. A total of 332 new homes were sold last month, marking the highest…

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report Consistent performance year-over-year for May new home OTTAWA -The latest data from the Ottawa New Home Market Report reveals consistent performance in the housing market for May. The 361 recently reported new home sales represent a 6.5 per cent increase from the 339 recorded in May…

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report Lower April Home Sales Persist in 2024 OTTAWA -The latest data from the Greater Ottawa New Home Market Report reveals a subdued performance in new home sales for April 2024, with a slight decline compared to the same period last year. The 317 new home sales…

GOHBA Welcomes Housing Supply Measures Such as Four Units Per Lot and Changes to Parking Provisions in Ottawa’s New Zoning By-Law Draft  OTTAWA, April 19, 2024 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) expresses support for several proposed measures outlined in the initial draft of the City of Ottawa’s new Zoning By-law, namely: allowing four…

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report Latest data on new home sales shows steady growth continues for March 2024 OTTAWA -The latest data on new home sales confirms a sustained momentum from the beginning of the year into March. According to the most recent Ottawa New Home Market Report, 313 new homes…

GOHBA Applauds Federal Budget’s Focus on Housing OTTAWA, April 17, 2024 – With the 2024 federal budget released Tuesday, the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) commends the initiatives it contains that are aimed at addressing the pressing housing crisis across the nation. As the voice of Ottawa’s housing industry, GOHBA acknowledges the significance of these…