The PYB Blog

Locked Up in Liberty: When Surveys Reveal Hard Truths

Liberty Village is one of Toronto's youngest neighbourhoods....

Understanding Hidden Land Obligations: What to know before you alter your land

To many homeowners, a berm appears to be nothing more than the natural shape of the land....

When Government Land Meets Your Backyard

When someone purchases a home backing onto government property, they rarely expect a property dispute or a boundary dispute to arise....

Survey Plans: The True Foundation of Your New Home Build

Most homeowners think of surveying as something that simply defines where one property ends and another property begins, but behind the scenes, surveying plays a far bigger role....

A Slice of History: Toronto’s Half House and the Power of the Paper Trail

Every so often, Toronto surprises you with a piece of history that refuses to blend into the background....

AI vs. Land Survey Plans: Why You Should Trust a Professional Instead

Every day, millions of people use advanced AI technologies to help them in their day-to-day lives, and many of these tools do an impressive job of making complex information simple and accessible....

Lambton’s Past Through Old Survey Maps

There’s something fascinating about uncovering an old land survey plan, it’s like holding a time machine on paper, showing exactly how a place once looked and how it has changed over time....

Fallen Trees on Your Property (Ontario): Who’s Responsible & How Your Land Survey Can Help

A fallen tree can be a stressful situation for homeowners....

Beneath Our Feet: How Old Surveys Reveal Toronto’s Hidden Waterways

When travelling along the paved roads and concrete paths of Toronto, many people are unaware that they are closer to a river than they think....

Waterfront Properties: Do You Really Own Your Shoreline?

Waterfront properties can be some of the most beautiful and valuable real estate in Ontario....

Survey Plans Made Simple: Using Protect Your Boundaries

How to Use the Protect Your Boundaries (PYB) Website At Protect Your Boundaries (PYB), we help homeowners, real estate professionals, and surveyors across Ontario access land survey plans, understand property boundaries, and uncover title risks quickly and easily....