Buying, Owning or Selling a Home

For Landlords

Includes the Standard Form of Lease
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Canada (CMHC) Comprehensive guide to buying or renting a home
Rental Market Reports - Major Centres Figures for major Canadian cities

Buying a Home A step-by-step outline of the homebuying process, information about financing and mortgages, and useful tools and publications
Topics for homeowners Canada Revenue Agency
Property Assessment Enquiry Easy access to property information to help you decide if your assessment is a reasonable estimate of market value.
Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission Consumer Information including a Buyer's Guide, and Seller's Guide and the terms used by the real estate industry
REALTOR.ca Property information from REALTORS® across Canada.
Seniors Property Tax Rebate Designed to help eligible seniors remain in their homes by providing them with an annual rebate on their municipal property taxes

Hiring a Contractor Important consumer information on how to hire the right contractor for your construction or renovation
Hire a Professional? Consumer Information from the Nova Scotia Home Builders' Association
Canadian Home Builders' Association In the market for a new home? Here is the information, ideas and practical advice you need.
Home BUILDER magazine The official magazine of the Canadian Home Builders' Association - specializes in educating readers on the latest installation tips, building techniques and materials that can be put into on-site practice every day.
Builders' Manual Canadian Home Builders Association - written for consumers planning on building or contractors who want to go beyond the basics, and produce better homes and do it properly
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Canada (CMHC) Comprehensive guide to buying or renting a home
NS Municipal Contacts Need a building permit or other associated approvals for water and sewer?
NS Energy Information Information on a wide range of information services that relate to energy conservation in home construction and renovation, appliances, transportation, heating systems, etc., ...