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Association of Saskatchewan REALTORS®

Provincial Election 2011

Saskatchewan's REALTORS® will be raising awareness of housing issues during the upcoming provincial election. With the expected election call next week we will be posting media releases, position papers, etc. on issues of importance to not only the real estate industry but to the entire province. Real estate is a major driver and indicator of the health of our economy so policies and programs that have an impact on the real estate market impact everyone.

We have chosen "Housing Matters" as the theme of our campaign and here is the logo you will be seeing with all our communications:



 The two major issues we will be raising are: Housing Supply and Tax Competitiveness. Housing supply because in the current market, especially for rentals, we have a serious shortage of available units and greater supply is the best form of rent control. Tax competitiveness was selected because lower property taxes make homes more affordable.

 To support our positions, we commissioned a survey by Praxis Analytics which asked questions of over 650 Saskatchewan voters on rent, taxes and housing issues. The details of the survey will be released as the campaign proceeds.

Here is a link to our first Issue Paper: More Houses at Reasonable Prices
Check out our media release from Oct. 12, 2011 recommending a tax incentive for investments in rental units.
The Survey Report related to the release is here: Sub-Report - Tax Incentive
Check out our media release from Oct. 19, 2011 recommending innovation in Municipal Finances.
The Survey Report related to the release is here: Sub-Report - Municipal Finance
Check out our media release from Oct. 26, 2011 recommending action on property taxes.
Here is a link to our second Issue Paper: Practical Ways to Cut Property Taxes
Check out our media release from Nov. 2, 2011 urging the new government to address real housing issues.
The complete survey as mentioned above is now available here: Praxis Analytics Housing Issues Survey


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