Meet the People Who Stand Behind the 'No Nightmares' Promise
Complementary expertise for comprehensive property development
"I've seen cost overruns sabotage countless deals and i have been burnt a few times by dishonest contractors. My mission is building iron-clad processes that eliminate surprises and deviations."
"We unify each trade in-house and use AI-based scheduling to finish weeks faster. That's how you start collecting rent sooner—and skip the sub-layers that bloat budgets."
Building Experience in Nova Scotia Real Estate
We're long-time friends, each with deep roots in Nova Scotia. We started investing in small multi-units like many, expecting stable returns. However, when we attempted to work with builders to develop new builds, we watched cost-plus contractors inflate budgets mid-project, sub-trades blame each other, and months of lost rental income.
Fed up, we pooled our Finance and Engineering background to forge a single-solution build team. We developed and constructed a number of Properties in Nova Scotia and Quebec mostly for resale.
However, something doesn't feel right....
Nova Scotia's Rapidly Shifting Rental Market
Nova Scotia's rental market is in crisis. With mid-market rents climbing over $1,500 in Halifax and rising quickly across the province, incomes barely keeping pace, and near-zero vacancy for units under $1,300, we're facing unprecedented pressure on the 'missing middle' of housing.
These metrics forced us to examine Homebuilder's Business Model and we conclude that the Current Approach Doesn't Work for Rental Housing Construction, It's too slow, too expensive, and too disconnected.
The below statistics reveal the core problem: while Nova Scotia has plenty of expensive new rentals and a handful of subsidized units, the middle market is critically underserved. This is exactly where Helio focuses—creating mid-market rentals that don't require the high rents of luxury buildings or government subsidies.
Why Most New Construction Doesn't Serve the Middle Market
The lack of mid-market housing isn't just a supply issue—it's fundamentally an economic challenge. At current construction costs of $220+ per square foot, most new builds become financially unviable as middle-income rentals.
This creates a fundamental challenge: at these unit costs, Owners must charge rents that only high-income renters can afford—or operate at a loss. This explains why we see luxury apartments and subsidized housing, but very little in between.
Too many properties were designed without concern over affordability. Wasted space such as foyer, hallway, directly increases construction costs and required rent but doesn't benefit the tenant yet features like ample storage, larger bathroom, parking are missing
By combining lower construction costs with space-efficient design, we create units that can profitably rent at prices the Nova Scotia missing middle can actually afford.
Building a Nova Scotia Where Mid-Market is Never an Afterthought
We dream of a province where average earners—teachers, healthcare workers, local employees—never have to choose between overpriced towers or rundown older stock. Through small, cost-efficient multi-units, we believe Nova Scotia can flourish with stable rents that align with real incomes. No one should mortgage their future just to rent a decent apartment.
That's why we streamlined the build process—locking costs, eliminating sub-trade markups, and slashing timelines—so mid-market rentals can genuinely pencil out. Our vision isn't luxury for a few, but a robust missing middle that supports Nova Scotia's growth and preserves local affordability.
$6M in Active Projects, 26+ Multi-Units Built, Zero Surprise Bills
We also operate two other successful Nova Scotia-based ventures, each powered by data-driven efficiency. This cross-experience helps us optimize design, timelines, and final rental performance.
Transparency & Mid-Market Inclusion
We lock your total cost from day one—no open-ended "cost-plus" model.
In-house synergy + AI scheduling slice out 2–4 weeks of idle time.
We keep Nova Scotia families paying $1,400–$1,600, not $2,200+.
Every decision is data-backed, from cost tracking to final rent strategy.
The Technical Approach Behind Our Success
At Helio, we've streamlined construction by:
Final invoice matches initial quote—period.
Efficient floor plan tweaks without costly change orders.
We absorb minor variations that typically cause overruns.
We're not about flashy sales. We built Helio to solve real cost overruns for real investors—and if that resonates with you, we'd love to chat. No pressure—just a friendly conversation to see if our locked-cost model matches your project's goals.
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