Nova Scotia
Build in Berwick
Lower costs, agricultural employment base, and small-town character make Berwick an attractive market for multiplex investment
R-3
Primary Zone
From $160K
Per Unit Cost
From $2,000/mo
Standard Rent
Zoning in Berwick
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 amendments.
10m (2.5 storeys)
35% coverage
R-2
Up to 2 Units
Low-density residential zone allowing duplexes and semi-detached dwellings.
10m (2.5 storeys)
40% coverage
R-3
Up to 4 Units
Medium-density residential zone allowing triplexes and fourplexes. Primary target zone for Helio development in Berwick.
11m (3 storeys)
45% coverage
Why Build in Berwick?
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17% Lower Construction Costs
Berwick's 0.83x cost multiplier compared to HRM means significant savings on labor and materials. Combined with substantially lower land costs, investors can build more units for the same investment as Halifax.
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Agricultural Employment Base
Berwick is the center of Nova Scotia's apple industry, with food processing facilities and agricultural operations providing stable employment. Workers need quality rental housing close to their jobs, creating consistent tenant demand.
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Municipal Electric Utility
Berwick operates its own municipal electric utility, one of only a few in Nova Scotia. This provides local control over rates and service, with the utility actively modernizing to support the province's decarbonization goals.
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Infrastructure Investment
Recent $2.28M wastewater treatment plant upgrade announced in 2024 specifically to support housing growth. The town is actively preparing for development, not resisting it.
Products Available in Berwick
Based on local zoning, these products can be built as-of-right or with standard approvals.
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