Category: Nova Scotia

The tax is charged at 5% of the property valuation and was announced with the 2022-23 provincial budget. You are exempted from the increased tax if you become a resident of Nova Scotia within six months of the transaction closing date. Which provinces have no land transfer tax? But one expense that many buyers may […]

There is currently no provincial licensing required to become a home inspector in Nova Scotia. However, home inspectors must follow laws related to the profession such as contracts and fair trade practices. Are home inspectors licensed in Canada? Yes, provincially approved exam such as the Canadian Home Inspector Exam from HIABC. How much does a […]

Current Local Time in Locations in Nova Scotia with Links for More Information (15 Locations) Halifax Fri 5:01 pm Kentville Fri 5:01 pm Kings County Fri 5:01 pm MD of Lunenburg Fri 5:01 pm What time zone is Nova Scotia? Time Zone Currently Being Used in Nova Scotia Offset Time Zone Abbreviation & Name Current […]

Nov 6, 2022 – Daylight Saving Time Ended Sunday, November 6, 2022, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead. Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Nov 6, 2022 than the day before. There was more light in the morning. Also called Fall Back and Winter Time. What time would it be in Nova […]

How long is the flight from Region of Ontario to Nova Scotia? A quick flight from Region of Ontario to Nova Scotia can take about 2h 10m. Flair Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 72. Airlines will cover a distance of 1294 km. How many hours is it […]

217.5 cents per litre. Gas prices in Nova Scotia reached a record high in late spring, with the maximum price of gas hitting 217.5 cents per litre in the Halifax area on June 10. What is the highest price of gas ever in Nova Scotia? 217.5 cents per litreIn Halifax (Zone 1), gas jumped by […]

If your property taxes are not paid on time, the account will fall behind. This is called being “in arrears”. If this happens, you will be charged interest on the amount you owe. What will happen if you don’t pay real property tax? WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T PAY PROPERTY TAX IN THE PHILIPPINES? Late […]

Job requirements A one- to three-year college, hospital-based or other recognized paramedical or emergency medical technology program is required. How long is the paramedic course in Nova Scotia? 50 weeksThe Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program is 50 weeks in length which includes 7 months of classroom/simulation training, as well as 4 months of clinical and […]

When a piece of land is bought and sold in Nova Scotia, the buyer must pay a Land Transfer Tax called the Deed Transfer Tax (DTT). Do you pay property tax on vacant land in Nova Scotia? All vacant residential land owned by non-residents will be taxed at two percent regardless of assessed value. Do […]

Luckily, just like you can get a mortgage for a home, you can get financing for land as well. However, the types of loans you can get for land will be somewhat different and as with anything related to new home construction, there are many factors to consider. Can you mortgage the purchase of land? […]