Ottawa makes last-minute slash to hike on fees for new home builds
The 28 per cent increase that had developers and housing experts up in arms this week was swiftly dropped to 11 per cent — and likely not for the reason you'd think.
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The 28 per cent increase that had developers and housing experts up in arms this week was swiftly dropped to 11 per cent — and likely not for the reason you'd think.