Nova Scotia
Build in Antigonish
Strong rental demand from 5,000 StFX students, near-zero vacancy, and supportive municipal policies create compelling investment fundamentals
R-3
Primary Zone
From $160K
Per Unit Cost
From $2,000/mo
Standard Rent
Zoning in Antigonish
Multiple zones allow multi-family development as-of-right, with varying density allowances.
R-1
Up to 1 Units
Low-density residential zone for single-family homes. Limited flexibility for multiplex development without rezoning.
10m (2.5 storeys)
35% coverage
R-2
Up to 2 Units
Medium-density residential zone allowing duplexes and semi-detached dwellings. Common in established neighborhoods.
10m (2.5 storeys)
40% coverage
R-3
Up to 4 Units
Higher-density residential zone allowing multi-unit dwellings including triplexes and fourplexes. Primary target zone for Helio student housing develo...
11m (3 storeys)
45% coverage
Why Build in Antigonish?
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Guaranteed Student Demand
StFX houses only 1,750 students in residence, leaving 3,000+ seeking off-campus housing each year. With 71% of Nova Scotia students spending over 30% of income on housing, quality student rentals fill instantly.
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Near-Zero Vacancy Rate
Student housing demand keeps vacancy extremely low, estimated at 1-2%. Well-maintained properties near campus experience zero turnover difficulty, with waitlists common for September leases.
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17% Lower Construction Costs
Antigonish's 0.83x cost multiplier compared to Halifax delivers significant savings on labor and materials. Combined with lower land costs, student housing projects achieve attractive returns despite moderate rent levels.
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Municipal Support for Housing
Town received $1.3M Housing Accelerator Fund to expand high-density zoning, modernize permitting, and offer grants for qualifying developments. Active municipal support reduces development friction.
Products Available in Antigonish
Based on local zoning, these products can be built as-of-right or with standard approvals.
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