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Free Webinar from CHBA-NL in partnership with Grant Thornton “COVID-19 Government Support: What it means for you and your business” For more information and to register click here

CHBA-NL in partnership with Grant Thornton presents a free webinar “COVID-19 Government Support: What it means for you and your business” Register here

To view CHBA-NL’s latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, please click here

This practical updated 2020 Toolkit designed for use by housing proponents in NL, provides best practices to support development proposals that offer different housing options through community engagement and education. Housing options …

Once again, the CHBA has prepared estimates of the positive impacts of the residential construction industry on the Canadian economy and on provincial and local economies across the country.

The estimates for 2018 are based on actual results for the past year, and include investment, direct and indirect employment, and wages paid. The scope of construction activities addressed includes new dwellings of all types, including both primary residences and cottages; renovation, conversion and repair of existing dwellings, and conversion of non-residential buildings to residential use; and other expenditures relating to new residential construction such as realty and legal fees.

The estimates of impacts continue to illustrate the huge importance of residential construction in generating jobs, wages, and investment. Various emerging economic factors have the potential to affect local housing markets in 2019 and beyond.

These factors include:

changes in mortgage interest rates, terms and conditions, recognizing that rates have been very low for the past five years, in response to the economic situation;
changes in international, regional and local economic conditions, especially overall job creation and unemployment;
higher government-imposed costs such as taxes, fees, levies and charges; and
land-use regulations and shortages of serviced land.
These factors reinforce the need for the home building industry to monitor carefully global and domestic conditions and events in the continuing post-crisis period of economic uncertainty.

Monthly Membership Luncheon – Honoring Past Presidents

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ATTENTION: Developers, Builders, Renovators, Subtrades and Suppliers Are you saving money through PRIME? The Canadian Home Builders Association Newfoundland and Labrador (CHBA NL) invites you to attend the Residential Construction …

CHBA National Scene – August 2018

CHBA National Scene – June 2018

CHBA National Scene – May 2018

City of St. John’s Residential Landscape Requirements

Housing Now Tables – April 2018

Live Music Fundraiser   Visit Threads of Life website here

Monthly Membership Luncheon – Click here for details

January 2018 – Housing Now Tables (CMHC)  

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CHBA-NL Presentation to Standing Senate Committee on National Finance  

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Housing Now Tables – September 2017 CMHC

In April, 2017, the Provincial Government announced the Energy Efficiency Loan Program (EELP) to provide low-interest loans for home energy efficiency upgrades. Through EELP, qualifying home owners whose homes are …

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takeCHARGE Installer Newsletter – August 2017        

New Mortgages Continue to Rise in Canada according to CMHC

See article here.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) recently released its third-quarter housing market assessment for St. John’s, and while there’s little change from the first half of the year, there …

CHBA National Scene – July 2017

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! CHBA-NL Member Social Catch up with colleagues, connect with new contacts and expand your business in a relaxed setting Thursday, August 24th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 …

Coordinator of Membership, Sales, and Communications The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Newfoundland and Labrador (CHBA-NL) is the voice of the province’s residential construction industry, which includes both new home …

May 2017 Housing Now Tables – CMHC

CMHC First Quarter Financial Report – 2017

  Finance Committee Recommends Aid to First-time Buyers CHBA National Scene – April 2017

Housing starts in St. John’s were trending at 846 units in January compared to 889 in December according to CMHC. Click here to see the housing starts report. 

CHBA’s message to government – time to focus on housing supply.

Housing starts in St. John’s, Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) were trending at 891 units in December compared to 888 in November according to CMHC

The City of St. John’s, the City of Mount Pearl, the Town of Paradise, and the town of CBS have released their 2017 budgets this week. The CHBA-NL is pleased with …

The City of St. John’s in partnership with the municipalities of Torbay, Conception Bay South, Paradise and Portugal Cove -St. Phillip’s released the results of the joint demographic survey, which …

Check out the November edition of the National Scene for information on the National Housing Strategy.

Housing starts in St. John’s were trending at 885 units in November compared to 909 in October according to CMHC. Click here to view the report.

Housing starts in St. John’s, CMA were trending at 906 units in October compared to 838 in September according to CMHC. Read the report here. 

Check out the Housing Now Tables delivering statistics on housing market conditions across Canada, including data on housing starts, completions, mortgage rates, new home prices, absorption rates and economic indicators. …

Housing starts in St. John’s were trending at 837 units in September compared to 751 in August according to CMHC and in line with where they were one year ago. Read more …

Over the past two days, we have heard from Members expressing concern for Minister Morneau’s announcement on Monday, October 3, 2016 regarding new measures to tighten the Canadian housing market.  …

The Harris Centre has released their Vital Signs report, which is a province-wide check-up on key quality of life indicators that will provide communities with critical information to help set priorities, and identify opportunities for action.

Check out CMHC Housing Now Tables delivering statistics on housing market conditions across Canada, including data on housing starts, completions, mortgage rates, new home prices, absorption rates and economic indicators.

CHBA-NL CEO, Victoria Belbin, shares her thoughts in a new blog on the recent media coverage about the cost of new housing in NL. Read the blog post below: “I’ve …

CMHC is looking to Canadians to help shape the National Housing Strategy and together, we can accomplish more. The private sector, non-profits, municipalities and housing experts all have a role …

CMHC released Housing Market Insight for the four Atlantic Provinces. The publication states that we are at a turning point in the Atlantic Provinces where natural increase will no longer …

Spring 2016 was another steady quarter for CMHC. Net income is stable, insured volumes are up and the overall arrears rate remains low. Housing markets are monitored closely due to weaker economic conditions in parts of the country.

Check out the July housing starts from CMHC. 

CMHC has released its third quarter results for Housing Now including data on housing starts, completions, mortgage rates, new home prices, absorption rates and economic indicators.

This edition of the National Scene discusses the summer MP campaign, Canada’s underground economy, get it in writing and gives and economic review.

St. John’s City Council approved funding for capital improvements to affordable housing units. The work is estimated to cost approximately $500,000, to be funded by existing capital reserves for non-profit housing.

Enduring Oil price decline and impact on provincial economy and St. John’s housing market. Click here to read CMHC’s Housing Market Insight.

CHBA-NL president Sheldon Colbourne spoke with CBC on backyard deck safety.

Check out the May edition of the National Scene highlighting the activities that took place at the National conference in Kelowna earlier this month!

It is important to prepare for these changes as soon as possible since GST/HST applies to most transactions and errors in systems and processes can multiply quickly and become very expensive.

Premier Dwight Ball spoke to CHBA-NL members on building a strong foundation for long term success for both industry & the province. During his speech, Premier Ball recognized that it’s time to sit down with industry to generate ways to solve problems, and that working together is part of the solution. 

There are two types of warranty available: Structural and Non- Structural.

On June 7 and 8, CHBA-NL will be providing you with the opportunity to partake in two customized training workshops: Estimation; Business Accounting and Job Cost.

The fallout from the HST hike could have dire effects on people’s ability to both buy and pay for new homes in the province; CHBA-NL President Sheldon Colbourne speaks with CBC on the impact the HST increase will have on home buyers.

Check out CHBA’s National Scene for March 2016 with information on the federal Budget, Forum for Growth, and the upcoming CHBA National Conference!

CMHC has released its first quarter housing now tables. Check them out here. 

This course will provide a detailed and technical exploration of the energy efficiency requirements of the NBS as they relate to houses and small buildings.

The City of St. John’s has released their 2016 January Economic Update.

Check out CMHC December 2015 Housing Starts here.

Check out the December 2015 edition of the National Scene.

Click here to view CHBA Nation Scene for November 2015.

CMHC has released Housing Now Tables for November 2015. Click here to view the publication.

CMHC has released October 2015 Housing Now Tables. Click here to view the housing market conditions across Canada.

Click here to view October 2015 housing starts from CMHC.

Check out CHBA Industry Highlights.

CMHC released the fall 2015 housing market outlook for St. John’s. Click here to view the report.

Click here to view September 2015 housing starts for St. John’s.

Click here to view CHBA National Scene for September, 2015.

Click here for the latest housing information from CMHC Housing Now – Canada.

Stay up to date on the activities and accomplishments of the CHBA at the National level. The National Scene August 2015

Chris Janes, Senior Market Analyst with CMHC discussed today’s housing market at the Monthly Membership Meeting. Click here to view his presentation.

Stay up to date on the activities and accomplishments of the CHBA at the National Level The National Scene July 2015

On April 30, 2015, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced its intention to increase the rate of the Newfoundland and Labrador component of the HST to a rate of …

July 2015 Economic Update – City of St. John’s

Health Canada’s publication It’s Your Health – Vermiculite Insulation Containing Amphibole Asbestos is no longer available.  Health Canada streamlined their communications materials and now have one publication on asbestos: It’s …

Introduction of Home Accessibility Tax Credit

CMHC Senior’s Housing Report – Atlantic Region

Keep up to date on the latest housing market information from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Stay up to date on the activities and accomplishments of the CHBA at the national level. 2015-06-NationalScene

Harper Government Teams Up With Home Builders to Combat the Underground Economy  The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, delivered remarks at the Canadian Home …

May 2015 Housing Starts in St. John’s

  Back L-R: Gary Reardon, Robert Candow, Steve Porter, Greg Hussey, Hubert Hussey;  Front L-R: Denis Galway, Peter Casey, Jane Morgan, Lloyd Walker, Cyril Morgan

On May 12, 2015, Association leaders converged on Parliment Hill to update Ministers, MP’s and senior government representatives on the issues that matter to our members and their customers. Continuing …

Join us on July 7th at The Sheraton, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John’s as Leader of the Official Opposition, Mr. Dwight Ball, talks about the rising cost of housing.  For …

David Foster, Senior Director of Communications with Canadian Home Builders’ Association says construction industry particularly impacted. Those who dwell in the underground economy in the province may very well cash …

Stay up-to-date on the activities and accomplishments of the CHBA at the national level by reading the 2015-04-NationalScene

Congratulations to Central Newfoundland Waste Management (CNWM) which launched Sort It – Central, a new curbside recycling and garbage program on Monday, March 2, 2015.     SortIt-Central PDF

NF Power is working to improve service to the construction industry, which includes their new Construction Services webpage The page provides a consolidated source of information specific to the construction industry, including …

Stay up-to-date on the activities and accomplishments of the CHBA at the national level by reading The National Scene, September 2014.

More money was spent renovating homes in Canada than building new ones during the 12 months to the end of June, according to data compiled by the Bank of Montreal.

CHBA President Bard Golightly testified on Parliament Hill in Ottawa at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance as part of Pre-Budget Consultations.

Stay up-to-date on the activities and accomplishments of the CHBA at the national level by reading The National Scene, June 2014.

On June 10 the CHBA-NL celebrated its past Presidents with over 120 members and guests, and an industry update from Chris Janes, Senior Market Analyst NL for the CMHC.

Our CHBA-NL delegates returned from a very successful trip to Ottawa, taking part in a conversation about homes, communities and Canadians.

For two years, the CHBA-NL has been advocating to reinstate the secret ballot vote, which was removed when automatic card-based union certification was instated.