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Helio Urban Development - Fixed Price Apartment Construction | MLI Select Builder Nova Scotia

We Build You Profitable Rental Properties - From Design to Keys, Anywhere in Nova Scotia

  • $160,000 per unit  Design Build
  • Standard and  CMHC MLI Select  
  • 6 months from permit to occupancy
  • Member of  Canadian Home Builders' Association
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No obligations. See what your property can become.
Modern multi-unit apartment building by Helio

Why Is Your Lot Sitting Silent While Bills Get Louder?

You've secured the land. You know you could have built a property here generating income. So what's really stopping your progress?

What can I legally build here?
Will the bank even finance this?
How much will this really cost me?
When will I finally see rent cheques?
Exploding Head Emoji - Person stressed about property development uncertainties
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No Plan

"Your dream investment is drowning in conflicting professional opinions."

  • What your architect envisions, your contractor dismisses as unbuildable
  • While experts debate, your vacant lot bleeds carrying costs every day
  • Your timeline quietly shifts from "this quarter" to maybe next year
  • With each passing month, potential income evaporates permanently
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No Design

"Beautiful designs that impress friends but repel profitable tenants."

  • Your architect's portfolio showpiece is choking your potential ROI
  • Halifax's highest-paying tenants are rejecting your award-winning layout
  • The difference between ordinary and optimal design? Years of financial freedom
  • Every aesthetic choice without market data erodes your retirement timeline
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No Price

"When your budget is a moving target, your project becomes the bullseye."

  • Your "approximate estimate" is silently ballooning with every meeting
  • Contractors love "cost-plus" because they win even when you lose
  • Lenders see your shifting budget as a red flag for project viability
  • Quality becomes your first sacrifice on the altar of budget overruns
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No Financial Model

"You wouldn't invest in stocks blindfolded. Your property deserves the same diligence."

  • Professional investors refuse to break ground without verified projections
  • Every financial assumption you make is betting your future on guesswork
  • Your project's true profit potential remains locked behind uncertainty
  • While you're building on hope, competitors are building on mathematical certainty

5-Point Reality Check — Each "No" Costs You

(Answer honestly—your wallet is watching...)

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Project Certainty: 0/5
Potential Monthly Income: $8,000
⚠️ Waiting for answers...

Every "No" puts $8,000 in potential monthly income at risk.

Ready to See How the "No's" Turn Into "Yes"?

Show Me the 4-Step Fix ↓

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Fixed Plan, Fixed Price, Fixed Time, Fast Keys—Your Rental Delivered in Four Moves You Can Trust.

One accountable team, one signed contract, one live schedule—turnkey builds from $160,000 per unit.

First 48 Hours
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Plan for Win

What Helio Does For You

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  • 48-hour zoning & density scan
  • Professional investment analysis and financial modeling
  • Concept site plan with pre-designed floor plan

What You Get

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Complete investment clarity with a lender-ready roadmap that validates your project's viability and ROI potential.

See our 48-hour feasibility workflow →
First Week
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Design to Rent

What Helio Does For You

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  • Chosen plan value-engineered for rent / sq ft
  • Full permit pack prepared in-house
  • Renderings + full plan set for lender and city

What You Get

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Ready-to-submit plans and visualizations for both lender financing approval and city permitting, optimized for maximum appraised value.

View our high-ROI layouts →
Second Week
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Fixed Price Contract

What Helio Does For You

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  • Fixed contract from $160,000 per unit — no cost-plus traps
  • Six-month construction schedule signed and shared
  • "Price-spike? Our problem" clause keeps your number fixed

What You Get

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Guaranteed fixed-price contract that eliminates financial uncertainty and meets lender underwriting requirements with no surprises.

See full inclusions & exclusions →
Second Month
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Build to Keys

What Helio Does For You

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  • 80% in-house crew—no sub-trade blame game
  • Live schedule app + weekly photo drops
  • AI task engine bumps trades forward the minute drywall is dry

What You Get

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Move-in ready property delivered 4-12 weeks faster than standard builds, with immediate rental income potential.

Tour our build process →

Walk-Away Package

Move-in-ready units Day-one appraisal file for refinance Optional leasing hand-off
✦ Get My Fixed Quote & Timeline ✦

Free • 15-minute call • Straight answers, zero obligations

Will Your Multi-Unit Actually Pencil Out?

See how building at $168/ft² creates significant equity compared to the industry average of $220/ft².

Adjust Your Project Details

Your Building Cost Advantage

Helio $168
Average $220

Property Details

$537,600
$8,000/mo

Construction Financing ? These settings affect your financing during the construction phase of the project.

$133,520
Helio 6mo
Average 12mo
Construction Loan Amount $534,080
Interest During Construction $16,022
Interest Savings vs Average Builder $16,022

Permanent Financing ? These settings determine your long-term financing after construction is complete.

See Your Investment Advantage

📊 Property Appraisal Value ? This is the estimated value of your property once completed, calculated using the cap rate method (NOI ÷ Cap Rate).
$1,200,000
Calculated as Annual NOI ($72,000) ÷ Cap Rate (6%)

Total Project Cost Breakdown

At $168/ft²: ? Helio's fixed rate of $168/sq.ft offers significant savings over the industry average.
Land
Building
Site
$667,600
At $220/ft²: ? Average build cost in the industry is $220/sq.ft or higher.
Land
Building
Site
$834,000
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Save $166,400 on building costs

Your Building Equity Advantage

Equity Gain ? The immediate increase in property value over your total project cost. A positive number means you've created instant equity.
At $168/ft²
$532,400
At $220/ft²
$366,000
Difference
+$166,400
Return on Project Cost ? The percentage return on your total investment before you earn any rental income.
At $168/ft²
79.75%
At $220/ft²
43.88%
Difference
+35.87%
Refinance Takeout Gain ? Cash you take home after refinancing, minus your construction loan and interest. This is your profit at completion.
At $168/ft²
$349,898
At $220/ft²
$183,498
Difference
+$166,400
Return on Equity Investment ? The percentage return on your initial equity investment you receive at refinance.
At $168/ft²
262%
At $220/ft²
110%
Difference
+152%
Time-to-Income Advantage ? Additional rental income earned due to Helio's faster 6-month construction timeline compared to industry averages.
Helio (6 months)
+$48,000
Average (12 months)
Baseline
Difference
+$48,000

Additional Return Metrics

Cash-on-Cash Return ? Annual cash flow divided by your equity investment. This is your ongoing return after all expenses.

3.56%

Permanent Loan Amount ? Amount you can borrow based on the appraised value and LTV.

$900,000

Monthly NOI ? Net Operating Income = Gross Rent × 75%. We assume 25% for expenses. $6,000
Mortgage Payment -$5,110
Monthly Cash Flow $890

Your Building Advantage: By building at Helio's $168/sq.ft instead of the average $220/sq.ft, you're creating $166,400 in immediate equity and getting 262% return on your equity investment at refinance.

Ready to Build Without Nightmares?

Fixed-Price Builds at $160,000 per unit — Start Collecting Rent Faster, With No Surprises and No Delays

  • ✓ Guaranteed locked-in cost — no hidden surprises or budget blowouts
  • ✓ In-house construction team ensures quality control and on-time delivery
  • ✓ Start collecting rent weeks or months earlier than with traditional builders
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