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Housing Design Awards Sets Multiple Records – Winners Announced
By Anita Murray, All Things Home It was a special night for Ottawa’s housing industry Nov. 2 as excellence in design was celebrated at the GOHBA Housing Design Awards in record fashion. The annual awards gala, now in its 41st year, is one of the largest events of its kind in the city. A record…
Read MoreGOHBA welcomes Conservative Party pledge to increase GST Rebate; make new housing supply more affordable
GOHBA welcomes Conservative Party pledge to increase GST Rebate; make new housing supply more affordable OTTAWA, October 28, 2024 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) expresses support for the Conservative Party pledge to increase the GST Rebate maximum home price threshold from $450,000 to $1 million. “This is a 30-year ask of…
Read MoreGOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report
GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report New home sales climb in Ottawa: 54 per cent growth from 2023 October 17, 2024 OTTAWA -The latest data from the Ottawa New Home Market Report reveals that 320 new homes were sold in September 2024, marking a 54 per cent increase compared to the same…
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GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report August sees strong year-over-year growth despite monthly dip September 20, 2024 OTTAWA – The latest data from the Ottawa New Home Market Report shows that 230 new homes were sold this past August, a 36 per cent increase compared to the 169 homes sold in August…
Read MoreOttawa Home Builders Welcome Federal Changes to Mortgage Rules
Ottawa Home Builders welcome federal changes to mortgage rules to boost new home construction September 16, 2024, OTTAWA, ON – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) welcomes the federal government’s recent changes to mortgage rules, aimed at improving housing affordability and stimulating new home construction. The changes announced by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland include…
Read MoreOttawa Home Builders applaud new Provincial Planning Statement as a critical step toward solving the housing affordability and supply crisis
Ottawa Home Builders applaud new Provincial Planning Statement as a critical step toward solving the housing affordability and supply crisis August 20, 2024 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) applauds today’s announcement by the Ontario government regarding the release of the updated Provincial Planning Statement (PPS), formerly the Provincial Policy Statement. This new…
Read MoreGOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report
GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report July figures: steady rise following peak of 2020 OTTAWA -The latest data from the Ottawa New Home Market Report indicates a continued upward trend in year-over-year new home sales for July, with a total of 254 homes sold. Although July sales typically see a decrease from…
Read More41st GOHBA Housing Design Awards Finalists Announced
The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) is thrilled to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated 41st GOHBA Housing Design Awards. This milestone event celebrates the remarkable achievements of architects, builders, and designers who have pushed the boundaries of creativity and innovation in the housing industry. After rigorous evaluation and careful consideration by…
Read MoreGOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report
GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report New figures show four-year high for newly built homes sold in June OTTAWA -The latest data from the Ottawa New Home Market Report shows a positive increase in new home sales for June. A total of 332 new homes were sold last month, marking the highest…
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