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The latest in a long string of reports and studies shows Halifax continues to be a tough place for renters. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) rental market update shows the city is diverging from trends seen in other cities, and features low vacancy rates and high rents.Residents say it’s no surprise.“I say it’s only manageable because I’m splitting the rent with my roommates,” said Dalhousie University student Christy Hochau, who is paying more than $1,000 a month to rent a room.The CMHC’s mid-year rental report shows Halifax’s vacancy rate sits at 2.7 per cent, which is lower than…

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