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We Design-Build Your Rental Properties in Nova Scotia, Fast

Fixed price contract from $160,000 / unit
Concept to Keys in 6 months
Professional Engineer certified quality
Lock In Your Fixed Price See What's Included
Next start: August 2025 | 3 slots remaining
Modern apartment building by Helio Urban Development
Currently Building 58 Units

Proud Member of:

BBB Accredited Business Canadian Home Builders Association Canadian Construction Association Nova Scotia Non-Profit Housing Association Rental Housing Providers of Nova Scotia Houzz Pro Member Organization

Trusted Partners in Quality Construction:

DesignPoint ThermalWise WM Fares Architect United BIM CMHC Energy Star
Pain Section - Updated

Why can't rental property development be simple?

6 professionals. 6 invoices. Nobody owns your ROI.

You've done your homework. Good location, solid financing, experienced team. This should work.

Month 1: "Actually, we can only fit 4 units." Your architect sounds apologetic. Nobody checked zoning setbacks with the planner. $600,000 in lost equity value. Forever.

Month 4: Your contractor's estimate arrives. 60% more than expected. "Steel's required for this design." Architect never talked to structural. Your financing is now short.

Month 7: Permit rejection. Again. Engineering drawings don't match architectural plans. While you're bleeding $8,000/month in carrying costs, they're playing email tag about who fixes what.

Month 12: Finally approved. Then winter shuts down construction. Then material delays. Then labor shortages. Your "8-month project" is now approaching 18 months.

Result: $47,000 burned. $600,000 lost. A year wasted.

Everyone did their job perfectly. But success wasn't anyone's job.

Kids' college fund?
Retirement at risk
Bank calling again
Wife doesn't know
Can't sleep
What have I done?
Stressed Developer

Here's Why This Happens Every Time Nobody's in charge of your success

Your Planner

"Zoning approved!"

Gets permits through the system. Job done. Whether it's profitable for you isn't their department.

Success = permits approved. ROI isn't in their scope.

Your Architect

"Beautiful design!"

Creates award-worthy spaces. Costing happens later. Value engineering isn't their expertise.

Success = beautiful design. Construction cost comes later.

Your Engineer

"Completely safe!"

Eliminates all liability. Budget optimization isn't their responsibility.

Success = completely safe. Budget optimization isn't their mandate.

Your Contractor

"Here's the price"

Quotes what they see, when they see it. By then, it's too late to change anything.

Can only price what's already designed. Too late to optimize.

And Even When Construction Finally Starts... The chaos only gets worse

Schedule Chaos

"Another 3-week delay"

Weather. Inspections. Material shortages. Labor issues. Nobody owns the master schedule.

Every month costs you $8,800 in lost rent

Budget Surprises

"We found bedrock"

Soil conditions. Code changes. Material escalations. Your contingency evaporates instantly.

Without integration, 30% overruns are inevitable

Quality Roulette

"That's not my scope"

Subcontractor finger-pointing. No unified standards. You're the general without an army.

Gaps between trades become warranty issues

What If Someone Actually Managed Your Success?

What if one company employed all these people?

What if your planner, architect, engineer, and contractor sat in the same room?

What if someone was accountable for your timeline AND your budget AND your ROI?

What if real estate development worked like... well, like every other professional industry?

Cure Section - Helio Urban Development

We Built That Company.

Everyone under one roof. Success is everyone's job.

Honest Pricing

$160,000 per door typical

Zero change orders • We eat all overruns

Your price won't change

Guaranteed Delivery

6 months or we pay

Ground to keys • $420/day penalty

Real accountability

Certified Quality

Built to last

P.Eng certified • Professional warranty

Protected investment
Helio active construction site
Currently Building 58 Units

Trusted Partners in Quality Construction

DesignPoint ThermalWise WM Fares Architect United BIM CMHC Energy Star

Here's Exactly What We Do For You

Two energy standards. One proven floor plan. Your choice.

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom • 800 sq ft • ~$2,000/mo market rent

Standard Build

$160,000 per door

  • Individual ductless heat pump
  • Triple pane efficient windows
  • Quartz counters & custom millwork
  • Smart toilet & smart thermostat

Typical ROI: 12-15% annually

CMHC MLI Select

$200,000 per door

  • Everything in Standard PLUS:
  • 40% more efficient than building code
  • Qualifies for 95% financing
  • Lower utility costs for tenants

Enhanced ROI: Better financing = Higher returns

Everything Included in Your Fixed Price

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Design & Engineering

Complete architectural and structural drawings

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Full Construction

Foundation to finishing, all materials and labor

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Project Management

Single point of contact throughout

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Quality Assurance

P.Eng inspections at 5 milestones

Land purchase
Permit fees
Demolition
Utility connections
Landscaping
Appliances

Ready to Build Without Nightmares?

Fixed-Price Builds at $160,000 per unit — 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
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Cure Section - Helio Urban Development

We Built That Company.

Everyone under one roof. Success is everyone's job.

✓ Verified

Honest Pricing

$160,000/door typical

Zero change orders

We eat all overruns

Your price won't change
✓ Verified

Guaranteed Delivery

6 months or we pay

Ground to keys

$420/day penalty

Real accountability
✓ Verified

Certified Quality

Built to last

P.Eng certified

Professional warranty

Protected investment

Here's Exactly What Your Money Buys

Two energy standards. One proven floor plan. Your choice.

Every Unit We Build

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🚿 0 Bathroom
📐 0 sq ft
💰 0 /mo rent

Standard Build

At $160,000/door

  • ✓ Individual ductless heat pump
  • ✓ Triple pane efficient windows
  • ✓ Quartz counters & custom millwork
  • ✓ Smart toilet & smart thermostat
Typical ROI: 12-15% annually

CMHC MLI Select

At $200,000/door

  • ✓ Everything in Standard PLUS:
  • ✓ 40% more efficient than building code
  • ✓ Qualifies for 95% CMHC financing
  • ✓ Lower utility costs for tenants
Enhanced ROI: Better financing = Higher returns
Modern kitchen Living space Bedroom

*Actual unit photos - Bedford Commons

What's Included in Your Fixed Price

Design & Engineering

Our standard floor plans, optimized for your lot. All architectural and engineering drawings included.

Complete Construction

Foundation to finishing, all labor and materials. Our crews, our accountability.

Project Management

Single point of contact, weekly updates. No coordination headaches.

Quality Control

Owner walkthroughs, P.Eng inspections, third-party inspection (we pay).

✗ Land purchase
✗ Permit fees (varies by municipality, typically $5-8K/unit)
✗ Demolition if needed
✗ Utility connections to property
✗ Landscaping beyond grading
✗ Appliances

Why? These costs vary dramatically by site and municipality. We'll calculate exact amounts in your free feasibility analysis.

We Built This Because We Lost $200,000 Learning What Doesn't Work

Lloyd Liu, Co-founder
"Never again."

In 2019, we did it the 'normal' way. Six professionals. Six contracts. Nobody talking.

By month 12, we were $200,000 over budget on a 4-unit building.

That's when we realized: The problem wasn't the people. It was the system.

So we hired the best architect. Made them our employee.

We brought engineering in-house. Made coordination their job.

We hired our own crews. Made quality everyone's responsibility.

Now success isn't someone else's problem. It's our only job.

- Lloyd Liu & Yuan He

Engineers. Developers. System Builders.

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This Isn't Theory. It's Happening Right Now.

Bedford Commons
On Schedule

Bedford Commons

12 units

70% complete

Dartmouth Square
On Budget

Dartmouth Square

8 units

45% complete

Clayton Park
Zero Changes

Clayton Park

14 units

30% complete

Fall River
Starting Soon

Fall River

8 units

Breaking ground March

42 Total Units
$6.7M Under Management
100% On Budget

"After 20 years in development, this was different. One meeting, one quote, done in 6 months. My 8 units were rented before the paint dried."

Michael Chen

Michael Chen

Dartmouth Square • ✓ Verified Client

⚡ Only 3 spots remaining for 2025 starts

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