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Everything You Need to Know About Title Insurance in Ontario

Learn about the importance of Title Insurance in Ontario, the types of coverage available and the major providers in the industry....

The Impact of Ontario's "More Homes Built Faster Act" on Property Boundaries and Land Ownership: A PYB Perspective

The Ontario government’s "More Homes Built Faster Act" (Bill 23), introduced during the 43rd Parliament, has sparked extensive discussions about its potential to reshape housing development and urban planning across the province....

Do you need a building permit for a storage shed ?

A storage shed is a great way to keep things organized....

Surveys Plans and Permits for Gardening and Landscaping

Gardening is a pleasant hobby that anyone can enjoy....

Boundary Trees in Ontario

We know you’re looking for all things related to boundary trees, good for you....

Survey Plans and House Buying

Should I check a survey plan before buying a house? Deciding whether to consult a survey plan before bidding on or buying a house is considered one of the most effective ways to avoid buyer’s remorse....

What is a Laneway House in Toronto?

A Laneway Suite is a new, self-contained residential unit located on the same lot as a detached house, semi-detached house or townhouse, and generally located in the rear yard next to a laneway....

Can you Earn Income by Building a Laneway Suite? Step 1: Confirm Your Boundaries

On Thursday June 28, 2018, the City of Toronto Council approved a motion to amend a city bylaw which would now allow the construction of laneway suites in residential neighbourhoods....

All about land survey plans

Our last few blog posts have focused on the top four situations where a land survey plan is important: buying a home, selling a home, planning an exterior renovation (building a fence, shed, etc....

The history & importance of land surveying

One of the oldest professions in the world, land surveying emerged along with the human desire to build large structures, from Stonehenge forward....

A land surveyor's right to enter

Licensed Ontario Land Surveyors and their staff, working within the Province of Ontario, have a statutory right to enter onto private property in order to perform a survey....