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GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report
GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report Ottawa New Home Market Hits Mid-Year with Strong Growth July 21, 2026, OTTAWA, ON — New home sales in Ottawa continued to post strong year-over-year growth in June, with 490 sales recorded, up 31 per cent compared to June 2025, when 374 homes were sold. Sales…
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GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report New Home Sales Remain Strong as Ottawa Market Heads into Summer June 19, 2026, OTTAWA, ON — New home sales in Ottawa continued to show strong year-over-year growth in May, with 622 sales recorded, up 97.5 per cent compared to May 2025, when 315 homes were…
Read MoreOttawa Home Builders Urge City of Ottawa to Maximize Cost Relief for New Home Buyers
Ottawa Home Builders Urge City of Ottawa to Maximize Cost Relief for New Home Buyers OTTAWA, ON – June 17, 2026 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) and its members are strongly urging the City of Ottawa to take full advantage of the recently-announced Development Charge (DCs) Reduction Program and ensure it…
Read MoreOttawa Home Builders Welcome Federal-Ontario Plan to Cut Municipal Development Charges, Urge City of Ottawa to Move Quickly
Ottawa Home Builders Welcome Federal-Ontario Plan to Cut Municipal Development Charges, Urge City of Ottawa to Move Quickly OTTAWA, ON – June 2, 2026 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) welcomes yesterday’s announcement by the provincial and federal governments with details on how municipalities can access funds to reduce development charges (DCs).…
Read MoreOttawa’s Housing Data Shows Both Approvals and Economics Matter
Ottawa’s Housing Data Shows Both Approvals and Economics Matter OTTAWA, ON – May 21, 2026 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) says two newly released City of Ottawa housing reports highlight the economic realities affecting housing construction across Ottawa and reinforce that housing supply depends not only on approvals, but also on…
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GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report Expanded New Home Tax Relief Fuels Strong April Sales Activity in Ottawa May 20, 2026, OTTAWA, ON — New home sales in Ottawa saw a significant increase in April, with 744 sales recorded, up 203.7 per cent compared to April 2025, when 245 homes were sold.…
Read MoreOttawa Needs to Continue Housing Reforms to Retain Families
Ottawa Needs to Continue Housing Reforms to Retain Families OTTAWA, ON – April 30, 2026 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) today is calling attention to data on intra-provincial migration showing that more families with children are moving to communities surrounding Ottawa rather than the City itself. “Over the past year,…
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GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report New Home Sales Hold Steady with Tax Relief Expected to Drive Momentum April 20, 2026 OTTAWA, ON — New home sales in Ottawa remained relatively steady in March, with 280 sales recorded, down 3.8 per cent from March 2025, when 291 homes were sold. Sales were…
Read MoreMayor of Ottawa Declares April 8 “GOHBA Day”
Mayor of Ottawa Declares April 8 “GOHBA Day” Ottawa, ON – April 08, 2026 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) is honoured to have April 8 proclaimed “GOHBA Day” by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, recognizing 75 years of contributions to housing and community building in the nation’s capital. The proclamation was delivered during…
Read MoreOttawa Home Builders Welcome Changes to Ontario’s Planning Regime to Improve Housing Affordability and Supply
Ottawa Home Builders Welcome Changes to Ontario’s Planning Regime to Improve Housing Affordability and Supply OTTAWA, ON – March 30, 2026 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) welcomes the Ontario government’s introduction of the Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act (Bill 98), which further reduces red tape and simplifies planning processes…
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