A Non-Resident's Guide to Buying a Home in Nova Scotia (2026)
October 8, 2026
Buying a home in Nova Scotia before you become a permanent resident? Newcomer mortgages, the federal foreign buyer ban, and the 10% non-resident tax, explained for 2026.

$169,000
Parrsboro, Nova Scotia
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,530 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 71

$130,000
Lake Paul, Nova Scotia
96.01 acres · Vacant Land
Days On Market 74

$98,000
Bayport, Nova Scotia
17.54 acres · Vacant Land
Days On Market 169

$510,000
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
4 beds · 2 baths · 1,840 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 0

$1,850,000
St. Marys, Nova Scotia
92.9 acres · Vacant Land
Days On Market 0

$149,000
Deep Brook, Nova Scotia
0.86 acres · Vacant Land
Days On Market 0

$385,900
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,240 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 0

$329,900
Bedford, Nova Scotia
2 beds · 1 bath · 987 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 0

$449,000
East Mapleton, Nova Scotia
3 beds · 2 baths · 3,187 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 0

$299,999
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,626 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 0

$685,000
Stillwater Lake, Nova Scotia
3 beds · 4 baths · 2,484 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 0
October 8, 2026
Buying a home in Nova Scotia before you become a permanent resident? Newcomer mortgages, the federal foreign buyer ban, and the 10% non-resident tax, explained for 2026.
September 29, 2026
Learn about this growing and desirable area on the outskirts of Halifax. From established neighbourhoods to convenient condo living.
September 28, 2026
Nova Scotia has more homes under construction than ever, yet urban housing starts fell 33% in 2026 — while new detached home sales on MLS® rose 23%.
October 29, 2025
Nova Scotia’s $1M+ market has nearly tripled since 2020 while the median luxury price held near $1.2M. Sales, inventory, regional trends and the 2026 outlook.