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3 Common Questions We Hear from Realtors Across Ontario, and Why it Matters to Homeowners.

Most Ontario homeowners do not think about their land survey plan until it is needed and as a purchaser, understanding what to ask for during a transaction can help you avoid issues later on....

Ontario’s Line Fences Act Explained, Does it Apply to You?

Thinking about building or repairing a fence? Before you start, it’s important to understand when Ontario’s Line Fences Act can help, and if it applies to you....

What the Oakwood Village Tree Dispute Teaches Homeowners

A recent situation in Oakwood Village highlights a scenario that, while uncommon, is not unrealistic for Ontario homeowners....

Before the Neighbourhoods: The Transformation of Davenport Hill

It all started on a hill above the city....

The Tools Behind Your Land Survey: What Ontario Homeowners Rarely See

When Ontario homeowners think about a land survey, they often picture someone with a tripod in their yard, or maybe a long measuring tape....

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....

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....

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....