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We Build You Profitable Rental Properties - Anywhere in Nova Scotia, Without the Uncertainty

At a guaranteed cost from just $160,000 per unit— we take you from feasibility and financing to permits, construction, and move-in day. Fixed-price, design-build general contractor in Nova Scotia

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No obligations—just clarity on what your property can become.
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Why Is Your Lot Sitting Silent While Bills Get Louder?

You've secured the land. You know you could have built a property here generating income. So what's really stopping your progress?

What can I legally build here?
Will the bank even finance this?
How much will this really cost me?
When will I finally see rent cheques?
Exploding Head Emoji - Person stressed about property development uncertainties
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No Plan

"Your dream investment is drowning in conflicting professional opinions."

  • What your architect envisions, your contractor dismisses as unbuildable
  • While experts debate, your vacant lot bleeds carrying costs every day
  • Your timeline quietly shifts from "this quarter" to maybe next year
  • With each passing month, potential income evaporates permanently
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No Design

"Beautiful designs that impress friends but repel profitable tenants."

  • Your architect's portfolio showpiece is choking your potential ROI
  • Halifax's highest-paying tenants are rejecting your award-winning layout
  • The difference between ordinary and optimal design? Years of financial freedom
  • Every aesthetic choice without market data erodes your retirement timeline
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No Price

"When your budget is a moving target, your project becomes the bullseye."

  • Your "approximate estimate" is silently ballooning with every meeting
  • Contractors love "cost-plus" because they win even when you lose
  • Lenders see your shifting budget as a red flag for project viability
  • Quality becomes your first sacrifice on the altar of budget overruns
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No Financial Model

"You wouldn't invest in stocks blindfolded. Your property deserves the same diligence."

  • Professional investors refuse to break ground without verified projections
  • Every financial assumption you make is betting your future on guesswork
  • Your project's true profit potential remains locked behind uncertainty
  • While you're building on hope, competitors are building on mathematical certainty

5-Point Reality Check — Each "No" Costs You

(Answer honestly—your wallet is watching...)

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Project Certainty: 0/5
Potential Monthly Income: $8,000
⚠️ Waiting for answers...

Every "No" puts $8,000 in potential monthly income at risk.

Ready to See How the "No's" Turn Into "Yes"?

Show Me the 4-Step Fix ↓

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Fixed Plan, Fixed Price, Fixed Time, Fast Keys—Your Rental Delivered in Four Moves You Can Trust.

One accountable team, one signed contract, one live schedule—turnkey builds from $160,000 per unit.

First 48 Hours
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Plan for Win

  • 48-hour zoning & density scan
  • Professional investment analysis and financial modeling
  • Concept site plan with pre-designed floor plan
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Complete investment clarity with a lender-ready roadmap that validates your project's viability and ROI potential.

First Week
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Design to Rent

  • Chosen plan value-engineered for rent / sq ft
  • Full permit pack prepared in-house
  • Renderings + full plan set for lender and city
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Ready-to-submit plans and visualizations for both lender financing approval and city permitting, optimized for maximum appraised value.

Second Week
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Fixed Price Contract

  • Fixed contract from $160,000 per unit — no cost-plus traps
  • Six-month construction schedule signed and shared
  • "Price-spike? Our problem" clause keeps your number fixed
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Guaranteed fixed-price contract that eliminates financial uncertainty and meets lender underwriting requirements with no surprises.

Second Month
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Build to Keys

  • 80% in-house crew—no sub-trade blame game
  • Live schedule app + weekly photo drops
  • AI task engine bumps trades forward the minute drywall is dry
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Move-in ready property delivered 4-12 weeks faster than standard builds, with immediate rental income potential.

Walk-Away Package

Move-in-ready units Day-one appraisal file for refinance Optional leasing hand-off

Free • 15-minute call • Straight answers, zero obligations

Will Your Multi-Unit Actually Pencil Out?

See how building at $168/ft² creates significant equity compared to the industry average of $220/ft².

Adjust Your Project Details

Your Building Cost Advantage

Helio $168
Average $220

Property Details

$537,600
$8,000/mo

Construction Financing ? These settings affect your financing during the construction phase of the project.

$133,520
Helio 6mo
Average 12mo
Construction Loan Amount $534,080
Interest During Construction $16,022
Interest Savings vs Average Builder $16,022

Permanent Financing ? These settings determine your long-term financing after construction is complete.

See Your Investment Advantage

📊 Property Appraisal Value ? This is the estimated value of your property once completed, calculated using the cap rate method (NOI ÷ Cap Rate).
$1,200,000
Calculated as Annual NOI ($72,000) ÷ Cap Rate (6%)

Total Project Cost Breakdown

At $168/ft²: ? Helio's fixed rate of $168/sq.ft offers significant savings over the industry average.
Land
Building
Site
$667,600
At $220/ft²: ? Average build cost in the industry is $220/sq.ft or higher.
Land
Building
Site
$834,000
Save $166,400 on building costs

Your Building Equity Advantage

Equity Gain ? The immediate increase in property value over your total project cost. A positive number means you've created instant equity.
At $168/ft²
$532,400
At $220/ft²
$366,000
Difference
+$166,400
Return on Project Cost ? The percentage return on your total investment before you earn any rental income.
At $168/ft²
79.75%
At $220/ft²
43.88%
Difference
+35.87%
Refinance Takeout Gain ? Cash you take home after refinancing, minus your construction loan and interest. This is your profit at completion.
At $168/ft²
$349,898
At $220/ft²
$183,498
Difference
+$166,400
Return on Equity Investment ? The percentage return on your initial equity investment you receive at refinance.
At $168/ft²
262%
At $220/ft²
110%
Difference
+152%
Time-to-Income Advantage ? Additional rental income earned due to Helio's faster 6-month construction timeline compared to industry averages.
Helio (6 months)
+$48,000
Average (12 months)
Baseline
Difference
+$48,000

Additional Return Metrics

Cash-on-Cash Return ? Annual cash flow divided by your equity investment. This is your ongoing return after all expenses.

3.56%

Permanent Loan Amount ? Amount you can borrow based on the appraised value and LTV.

$900,000

Monthly NOI ? Net Operating Income = Gross Rent × 75%. We assume 25% for expenses. $6,000
Mortgage Payment -$5,110
Monthly Cash Flow $890

Your Building Advantage: By building at Helio's $168/sq.ft instead of the average $220/sq.ft, you're creating $166,400 in immediate equity and getting 262% return on your equity investment at refinance.

Real Investors, Real Transformations

Check how others overcame budget blowouts and endless delays—without leaving Nova Scotia's market.
Each project stayed on time, on budget, and started collecting rent faster than they dreamed.

Lloyd's Short Term Rental Before
Lloyd's Short Term Rental After
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Lloyd's Short Term Rental in Halifax, one of the best earning Airbnb

  • Cost: $415,700 $184/sq.ft.
  • Timeline: 10 months
  • Revenue: $8,700/month
  • Type: Purpose STR Fully Occupied

Lloyd planned a short-term rental in Halifax but nearly abandoned the idea after a typical builder quoted sky-high costs. With our locked-in pricing at $184 per square foot, he immediately saved compared to standard rates. Construction wrapped exactly on schedule—10 months from start to finish. By month one, his property was fully booked, netting Lloyd $8,700 per month in stable rental income as one of the best performing Airbnbs in the area.

"I was braced for cost overruns and endless delays, but Helio kept every promise. In less than a month, my short-term rental was fully booked—without a single financial nightmare."

— Lloyd L., Property Owner
Michael's 4-Plex Before
Michael's 4-Plex After
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Michael's 4-Plex—First-Time Developer Success Story

  • Cost: $173/sq.ft. Locked-In
  • Timeline: 9 months
  • Rent: $9,600/month
  • Leasing: Pre-Completion All Units Booked

As a first-time developer, Michael feared surprise fees and unpredictable timelines. With our $173 per square foot locked-in cost, he secured financing confidently—and we finished construction in just nine months. By actively pre-marketing the building, all four units were booked before completion, netting him $9,600 in monthly rental revenue. Michael avoided the "rookie nightmares" that often plague new developers.

"Having a guaranteed price was everything for my first project. Helio took me from day-one design through lease-up, all without the hidden costs I dreaded. I couldn't have asked for a smoother introduction to development."

— Michael T., New Developer

Ready to Build Without Nightmares?

Fixed-Price Builds at $168/ft² — Start Collecting Rent Faster, With No Surprises and No Delays

  • Guaranteed locked-in cost — no hidden surprises or budget blowouts
  • In-house construction team ensures quality control and on-time delivery
  • Start collecting rent weeks or months earlier than with traditional builders

No obligations—just see if we're the right fit for your investment goals