Basement flooding. Mould behind the walls. Cracks in the foundation. These are just some of the stories I have received from buyers who discovered defects in their home shortly after closing ...

There is a warning for Nova Scotians that even though they may have a property condition disclosure statement from the seller when buying a home, they still need to do their homework.

The sample bylaw provided by the province about the "public disclosure statements" also told municipalities the disclosures are not to include "specific details about a member of council's ...

From 1 August 2025, the new seller disclosure scheme applies if you are selling existing residential, commercial and vacant land. Find out what you need to know and do.

Answer: Although legally you and the buyer could agree to no Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement, most buyers and their brokers would demand a disclosure statement even with an “as is” sale.