Recently bought a small mini-home on a landlease within HRM. The price is comparable to moving from my one bedroom apt into a new rental. Of course owning a mini home will require repairs which I wouldn't have to make on an apt. But overall I feel lucky I found a 'house' that is affordable. I feel the government should have more incentives for people to buy mini-homes and be on land leases, because they are smaller and one of the more affordable options. New build incentives are nice, but it's because that housing is more expensive (cost of materials / labour). In BC, they waive the land transfer tax. Buying a place made me feel that the NS prov gov can do more. Imo.
My price point is $600/mo. I make minimum wage, i do work full time. Since the goal is to save money, I am not looking for a place that consumes all my income. Currently $600/mo gets a 8' x 6' room with shared bathroom, a bar fridge and a microwave. I believe I am currently renting a converted walk-in closet.
What's been your experience lately when looking for a rental?
Recently bought a small mini-home on a landlease within HRM. The price is comparable to moving from my one bedroom apt into a new rental. Of course owning a mini home will require repairs which I wouldn't have to make on an apt. But overall I feel lucky I found a 'house' that is affordable. I feel the government should have more incentives for people to buy mini-homes and be on land leases, because they are smaller and one of the more affordable options. New build incentives are nice, but it's because that housing is more expensive (cost of materials / labour). In BC, they waive the land transfer tax. Buying a place made me feel that the NS prov gov can do more. Imo.
My price point is $600/mo. I make minimum wage, i do work full time. Since the goal is to save money, I am not looking for a place that consumes all my income.
Currently $600/mo gets a 8' x 6' room with shared bathroom, a bar fridge and a microwave. I believe I am currently renting a converted walk-in closet.
I'm struggling to find anything affordable. To rent, not own.