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.
Live MLS® listings updated daily, plus 22 years of local know-how to help you buy smarter.

$169,000
Parrsboro, Nova Scotia
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,530 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 64

$130,000
Lake Paul, Nova Scotia
96.01 acres · Vacant Land
Days On Market 67

$98,000
Bayport, Nova Scotia
17.54 acres · Vacant Land
Days On Market 162

$699,000
Tusket, Nova Scotia
3 beds · 2 baths · 2,628 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 0

$555,000
Sackville, Nova Scotia
4 beds · 3 baths · 1,728 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 0

$549,900
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,479 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 0

$2,200,000
Halifax, Nova Scotia
7 beds · 3 baths · 6,487 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 0

$417,900
Martins Point, Nova Scotia
Multi-family
Days On Market 0

$339,900
Halifax, Nova Scotia
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,056 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 0

$549,900
Devon, Nova Scotia
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,289 sq ft · Single Family
Days On Market 0

$549,900
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
3 beds · 4 baths · 2,103 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.

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Royal LePage Atlantic (New Minas)