The latest new, views, tips and how to's for Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes residents and home builders.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 season of PKHBA's Housing Design Awards
Join PKHBA in celebrating our member's amazing work in home building, renovation and design!
The Peterborough & the Kawarthas Home Builders Association (PKHBA) as thrilled to launch two Women in Trades programs with a networking event at the Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (HFHPKR) Lakefield ReStore on March 19, 2025.
Development Charges are a tool municipalities utilize to pay for growth. The parameters are set out by the province under the DC Act. Daryl Keleher reviewed the current practices and prepared recommendations for BiLD & OHBA to help boost home building in Ontario.
Ontario is progressing towards harmonizing with the National Building Code. Changes that came into effect January 1, 2025 has a 3 month transition period. If you are looking for training on these changes contact PKHBA.
The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association (PKHBA) and Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) are thrilled to announce the success of their annual Charity Auction, held on Thursday, December 5th, 2024. The event raised over $30,000 for local housing!
The continuation of the housing crisis in the Haliburton-Kawartha-Pine Region(HKPR) is making it difficult to find housing, specifically for marginalized individuals who require affordable housing. A “tiny home community” has been proposed as a potential solution for affordable &transitional housing
Builders, Realtors, and Business Owners Issue Caution Over Escalating Municipal Housing Development and Building Fees Amidst Stagnant Housing Market and Economic Strain. City of Peterborough is increasing the price of housing by $30,000 per home.
Housing affordability is continually eroding across Canada and costs continue to increase. PKHBA is concerned with the large proposed increase to the DCs coming in 2025 during one of the worst economic times, rivaling the recession in the early 1990s.
Energy Efficiency in the Building Code
The housing continuum is essential for housing affordability across Canada. In the Kawarthas urban centers offer shelters, transitional services, and supportive housing, while rural areas have market rate and luxury homes. We need all types of housing for the housing continuum and filtering to work.
Illegal Building is a Major Consumer Protection Issue Illegal building is a major problem in Ontario, happening every day all over the province. It’s about building without being qualified and licensed when they should be licensed. Curtailing illegal building is the HCRA’s top policy priority.
Congratulations to the winners of the Housing Design Awards season 2023
PKHBA celebrated the best design and achievements in home building and renovation on April 25, 2024
City of Peterborough announces Provincial Building Faster Fund
2022 was a record year for Kawartha Lakes in residential construction.
The Peterborough & The Kawarthas Home Builders Association feels the need to issue a statement in regard to the 2023 Q2 housing starts data which has recently been released.
Housing is not meeting demand in Peterborough. City of Peterborough is not growing as an urban center. Supply is too low.
The 2023 PKHBA and Habitat for Humanity PKR holiday charity auction was a huge success in raising a record breaking numbers to help support affordable housing in Peterborough Kawartha.
The 2023 OHBA Conference was held at the Blue Mountain Resort and featured a full day of education followed by the annual Awards of Distinction. PKHBA Member Dietrich Homes won Builder of the Year, small Volume & best Amenity Space at the provincial awards.
New residential construction brings vitality and municipal revenue to a City
Summary of Ontario Building Code changes from CodeNews
We need more homes in our communities to support quality of life through housing that is attainable for residents.
We need more homes. We need everyone to support building more homes. We need to support change in our community so everyone has a safe place to call home.
We need more homes in our communities to support quality of life through housing that is attainable for residents. Housing connects us all.
Purchasing or building a new home? Get it in writing first.
Choosing a RenoMark Renovator provide peace of mind and professionalism in their work which means you can renovate with confidence when you hire a RenoMark Renovator.
Today, the provincial government released the 2023 Ontario budget. Entitled Building a Strong Ontario,
Thank You Donors & Sponsors of the 2022 Christmas Charity Auction with Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region!
From Next Home: Housing approvals need to be timely to restore housing affordability in Ontario, by Luca Bucci, CEO of the Ontario Home Builder's Association
Bill 23 received royal ascent on November 28, 2022 The Provincial Conservative government has brought in many acts to build Ontario and create the housing needed for our growing population
Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing released Bill 23 More Homes Built Faster on October 25th. Commenting on the bill is open now untill the end of November and beginning of December.
Throughout the conference, several other awards were handed out, including OHBA Local Association of the Year, which was awarded to Peterborough & the Kawarthas.
October 25th Ontario's Provincial Government Announced new lesiglation, that if passed, would support Ontario's newest Housing Supply Action Plan to build the homes.
Unofficial Election Results for the City of Peterborough, the County of Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County!
The Summary of Bill 109 "More Homes For Everyone".
City of Peterborough candidates share their thoughts and ideas for issues surrounding the city of Peterborough
PKHBA's Sept 29th update and Municipal Election
CMHC Housing Statistics - Smart Prosperity Institute - PKHBA Building Your Business Education Session
Weekly Update for July 15, 2022
City of Peterborough Development Charges and Happy Long Weekend
A step-by-step guide through the last phase of a renovation project.
Learn how to plan your renovations and find a professional renovator.
Find out how you can benefit from being a PKHBA member.
Thinking of renovating your home or cottage? Read this first.
Thinking of buying a new home. Here is how the typical new home buying process works.
Purchasing a new home? Learn about Ontario's New Home Warranty.
Get a new home built just for you.
Read the annual message from PKHBA president Garnet Northey.
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