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BuildingNovember 2, 2026

Oil Tanks in Halifax Homes: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Buying or selling a Halifax home with an oil tank? Here’s what mortgage lenders require, what decommissioning costs, and how to handle it in an...

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