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Arcus Legal shares notice about Non-Resident Deed Transfer Tax Increase in 2025

Nova Scotia’s Non-Resident Deed Transfer Tax Increasing to 10% in 2025.

Effective April 1, 2025, Nova Scotia is doubling its Non-Resident Deed Transfer Tax (“NRDTT”) from 5% to 10%.

This applies to:

  • Agreements of Purchase and Sale signed after March 31, 2025
  • Other property transfers without such agreements occurring after March 31, 2025

Who Is Affected?:

  • The NRDTT applies to non-residents purchasing residential property (up to three units), including vacant land intended for residential use. The tax is based on the greater of the purchase price or assessed value.

Certain buyers may qualify for exemptions, including:

  • New Residents; those who move to Nova Scotia within six months of closing and provide proof of residency
  • Family Transfers; between qualifying immediate family members
  • Trusts & Estates; where beneficial ownership remains unchanged

What does this mean for you?… [Read more]

Arcus Legal shares office closure for Nova Scotia Heritage Day and highlights 2025 honouree Nora Bernard

Arcus Legal will be closed on Monday, February 17 for Nova Scotia Heritage Day, and will reopen on Tuesday, February 18.

This year for Nova Scotia Heritage Day, we honour Nora M. Bernard, a Mi’kmaq activist from the Millbrook First Nation and a tireless advocate for First Nations communities across the country.

Ms. Bernard was a strong advocate for Residential School Survivors and played an integral role in ensuring justice and recognition for those affected by the Canadian Indian Residential School system. In 1995, she founded an organization to represent survivors, which eventually led to the creation of the largest class-action lawsuit in Canadian history.… [Read more]

Graphic of text reading Happy New Year from Arcus Legal

As we step into 2025, we are filled with gratitude for the support and trust of our clients, friends, and colleagues throughout 2024. We look forward to another bright year ahead working alongside you.

Our office will be closing at 12:00pm on Tuesday, December 31st and will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd.

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Holiday card from Arcus Legal with image of team and message wishing Happy holidays

Warmest holiday greetings from all of us at Arcus Legal! We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support over the last year. May this holiday season bring you joy, peace, and meaningful moments with those you hold dear.

Please note that our office holiday hours are as follows:

Dec 24: 8:30am-12pm

Dec 25- 27th: Closed

Dec 30: Open regular hours

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Arcus Legal shares it's office closure for Remembrance of Monday, November 11th

Arcus Legal will be closed on Monday, November 11th in honour of Remembrance Day.

We will reopen our regular office hours on Tuesday, November 12th.

 

Arcus Legal wishes a Happy Thanksgiving informing of office closure

We would like to wish all our friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful for your continued support.

In honour of Thanksgiving Day, Arcus Legal will be closed on Monday, October 14th.

Arcus Legal shares notice of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Arcus Legal will close its office on Monday, September 30th.

This day serves as an important opportunity to reflect on the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools in Canada, and to honor the resilience of Indigenous communities. Together, we can work towards a more inclusive and understanding society. #FurtherTogether

Our office will be back open on Tuesday, October 1st.

Arcus Legal depicts workers in honour of office closure for Labour Day

Arcus Legal will be closed on Monday, September 2nd for Labour Day. On this day we celebrate the achievements and hard work of all our friends and colleagues. We hope you have a fun and safe long weekend!

Our office will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd.

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Brutus and Dexter, Arcus Legals office dogs celebrate their 6th birthday

Today is a special day at Arcus Legal as we celebrate the birthdays of our beloved office bulldogs, Brutus and Dexter!

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Graphic of the province of Nova Scotia and text reading "Natal Day Office closure" with Arcus Legal logo

Arcus Legal will be closed on Monday, August 5th for Natal Day.

Our office will be back open as usual on Tuesday, August 6th.

 

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