HALIFAX, Nova Scotia - April 22, 2026 - Matt Oldford, a Halifax-based builder and developer known for founding Matty's Renos in 2018, is advancing a portfolio of residential development projects that reflect years of accumulated experience across the construction, renovation, and financial planning industries. With a 17-unit building nearing completion on Prince Albert Road and two new student-housing projects underway in Halifax's South End, the Nova Scotia resident Matt Oldford is establishing himself as a serious force in the Halifax development market.
The Prince Albert Road project represents a defining milestone. Developed through Matty's Renos, the 17-unit building is the culmination of a career that began on job sites and evolved through financial planning offices, union foreman roles, and design-build engagements across Nova Scotia. For the Halifax resident, the project is not simply a construction achievement — it is the result of a deliberate, long-term approach to building that treats every development as an investment decision.
"Each project has to make sense financially before it makes sense structurally," Oldford has said of his methodology — a mindset shaped directly by his background in financial services.
The two student-housing developments in Halifax's South End are designed to address a documented and growing demand for purpose-built rental accommodations in the city. Halifax's expanding post-secondary population has created consistent pressure on the rental market, and the projects being advanced by the Nova Scotia-based developer are positioned to contribute meaningfully to that supply. Both buildings are currently in active development stages.
Oldford's path to development is unconventional by industry standards. He entered the construction trades at 22 following studies at Nova Scotia Community College. He spent five years in residential and commercial roofing — including a management role overseeing projects valued between $20,000 and $250,000 — before returning to NSCC to pursue investment-management credentials. He completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and the Life Licence Qualification Program (LLQP), which led to five years as a financial planner with Scotiabank and subsequent work as a mobile mortgage specialist.
In 2017, Halifax resident Matt Oldford returned to the construction industry, taking on a foreman role with LIUNA and supervising crews of 10 to 15 workers across large-scale, multi-unit job sites. That experience with timelines, labour management, and urban construction complexity directly informed the launch of Matty's Renos in 2018 and the company's growth into multi-unit development.
The company built its reputation on a straightforward commitment: deliver quality workmanship with transparency at every stage. That reputation has supported a steady evolution from residential renovation work to the larger development projects now underway across Halifax.
Beyond active construction, the Nova Scotia resident Matt Oldford is recognized for his community involvement. He volunteers with Feed Nova Scotia and maintains a consistent focus on food-security initiatives in the region. His professional trajectory — spanning trades, finance, and development — reflects a career shaped by adaptability and a long-term orientation toward creating built environments that serve the people who occupy them.
About Matt Oldford
Matt Oldford is a Halifax-based builder, developer, and founder of Matty's Renos. With a dual background in construction and financial services — including credentials from Nova Scotia Community College, the Canadian Securities Course, and the Life Licence Qualification Program — Oldford brings an investment-minded approach to residential and multi-unit development. His active projects include a 17-unit building on Prince Albert Road and two student-housing developments in Halifax's South End.
About Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is a Canadian Maritime province known for its coastal geography, strong post-secondary institutions, and growing urban centres — most notably Halifax, the provincial capital. Halifax has experienced sustained population and housing market growth in recent years, driven in part by an expanding student population and increased interprovincial migration, creating ongoing demand for purpose-built residential and rental housing across the region.
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