Construction process Articles
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Construction Timeline Demystified: What to Expect Month by Month on a Nova Scotia Rental Build
6 months: $160K/unit fixed-price builds give Nova Scotia owners a 6-month guarantee and predictable pricing to decide on a design-build rental.
New Construction vs. Renovation: Which Path to Rental Income Makes More Financial Sense?
Build: ~$213,095/unit with fixed-price 6-month guarantee; Renovate: unpredictable costs and 30%+ contingency — property owners weigh cash needs, timelines & ROI.
The Equity Advantage: How Building New Creates Instant Equity That Buying Never Can
$160K/unit build vs $250K buy in Nova Scotia — property owners can create instant equity. Fixed-price, 6-month timeline locks costs and protects value.
How to Evaluate Land for Rental Construction in Nova Scotia
Build 4+ rental units? Landowners should pick R-2/R-3 or MU lots with municipal water & sewer. Fixed-price plans cut cost risk — check zoning & site risks.
The Hidden Costs of Buying Existing Rental Property vs. Building New
New 6-unit builds can create ~$400K equity; older rentals risk costly hidden repairs. Nova Scotia owners: fixed-price, 6‑month guarantee simplifies 20yr ROI.
Duplex, Fourplex, or 8-Plex: Sizing Your First Rental Construction Project
Duplex ~$360K; fourplex ~$691K; 8‑plex ~$1.28M. Nova Scotia property owners: compare financing, zoning, fixed‑price 6‑month builds and ROI to pick the right size
How to Finance a Rental Build in Canada: CMHC, Conventional, and Alternative Paths Compared
95% LTC - 5% down ($48k on $960k six-plex). Nova Scotia property owners: compare CMHC Select, conventional or bridge loans with fixed-price, 6-month guarantee.
Fixed Price vs. Cost-Plus Construction: Which Model Protects Your Investment?
Fixed-price caps costs and secures timelines for Nova Scotia property owners. Helio offers fixed-price builds with a 6‑month guarantee—protect ROI.
Turnkey Rental Construction: How Property Owners Build Income Properties Without Managing a Build
$160,000/unit fixed-price builds with a 6‑month, $1,000/day guarantee for Nova Scotia property owners — how to build multi-unit rentals without managing the project.
What $300K Can Actually Build You in Nova Scotia (And What It Earns Back)
Gross rents $91,200–$108,000: property owners can build a Nova Scotia fourplex with $300K down, fixed-price construction and a 6-month guarantee — evaluate ROI.
CMHC MLI Select for Investors: How 95% Financing Changes the Math on Building Rental Housing
95% financing cuts equity to 5% — $30K–$40K for a fourplex; property owner roadmap to costs, Helio fixed-price model and 6-month build guarantee to decide feasibility.
Turnkey Rental Construction: How Property Owners Build Income Properties Without Managing a Build
$160,000/unit and a 6-month fixed-price build lets Nova Scotia property owners get tenant-ready multi-units without managing contractors — check turnkey fit.