Home owner

Hedges, property boundaries and next-door neighbours

A hedge can be a beautiful way to define the boundaries of your property and provide a stunning backdrop for your garden....

The beauty of backyard privacy

“Privacy is what we crave most,” horticulturalist Thomas Hobbs declared in his book Shocking Beauty, an ode to enthralling garden design....

How easements affect private property rights

You may be king of your castle, but do you have sole dominion over your land? The answer is ‘no’ if your property is subject to easement rights that allow another party to use part of your land or access services that cross it....

Building a backyard rink this winter? 8 tips for outdoor skating fun and neighbourhood harmony

For many families, the arrival of winter means rosy-cheeked children will soon be lacing up ice skates for some fresh air, exercise and outdoor fun....

Honesty, good faith & the survey plan

A new development in Canadian common law will continue to play out in the business and legal worlds this year, with significant and far-reaching implications for all contractual agreements in Canada, including those that govern real estate transactions....

Gardening between the lines

With the arrival of warm sunny weather, the garden beckons and the desire for backyard transformation becomes a siren song, sending throngs of people to garden centres and building supply stores to turn vision into reality....