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
$599,900
Purcell's Cove, Nova Scotia
5.4 acres · Vacant Land
Days On Market 0
$169,900
Southampton, Nova Scotia
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,144 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 0

$4,600,000
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
114.3 acres · Vacant Land
Days On Market 0

$399,900
Arichat, Nova Scotia
4 beds · 2 baths · 2,323 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 0

$439,900
Trenton, Nova Scotia
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,554 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 0

$999,000
Camperdown, Nova Scotia
4 beds · 3 baths · 2,790 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 0

$795,000
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Multi-family
Days On Market 0

$549,900
Aylesford, Nova Scotia
4 beds · 3 baths · 2,750 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.