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Fort York: Toronto's Timeless Guardian
Fort York, a historical sight nestled in the bustling City of Toronto, stands as a testament to our nation's resilient past. Best known for the 1813 Battle of York during the War of 1812 when 2,700 American soldiers captured and occupied the Fort for six days.
The Fort served as the harbour's primary defense from the 1790s through the 1880s and today, with the help of survey plans, this historical site is a living homage to our past, symbolizing the identity of our nation.
The Easement Report: The Easy Way to Prevent Property Conflicts
Have you ever wondered about the legal rights surrounding your property? An easement is a non-possessory right to use and/or enter onto another property. This can have a profound impact on property rights and how you can use the land.
For this reason, Protect Your Boundaries has created the BoundaryWise Easement Report, the most comprehensive tool for homeowners to investigate easements on a property and better understand them.
The Thomas J. Wilkie Block
The Thomas J. Wilkie block, built in the late 19th century, holds historical significance for the City of Toronto. The architecture paired with the association of the man behind the block makes the preservation of this section of buildings a worthy cause.
In 2019, a case was presented to the Toronto Preservation Board to have a section of this block (167 – 185 Queen Street) included in the City of Toronto Heritage Register.
Thomas J. Wilkie was a prominent YMCA leader in Ontario and was also known for his contributions to the development of the Long Branch community in the late 1800’s
Unlock the Secrets of a Property with a BoundaryWise Buyers Report – An Inspection of the Land
Investing in a property is an important decision accompanied by risk. Before you sign the paperwork, it is important that you equip yourself with the right tools and information to minimize these risks. This is where the BoundaryWise Buyers Report from Protect Your Boundaries, comes into play.
Historic Survey Plans - Charting History
The preservation of historic survey plans is crucial for maintaining a tangible link to the past and insuring sustainable development for communities. Historic survey plans are invaluable records that offer insights into our historical landscape, the use of land and changing property boundaries.
Historic survey plans are invaluable records that offer insights into our historical landscape...
Existing Survey Plans
At Protect Your Boundaries, we specialize in providing existing survey plans, which can be a cost-effective and efficient option for confirming property boundaries or supporting landscaping projects.
An Existing Survey Plan is a document previously completed by an Ontario Land Surveyor, commissioned by property owners to make changes, or define boundaries.
The Surveyor’s Real Property Report (SRPR)
Protect Your Boundaries has a variety of different surveys available for sale. When you are browsing our site, you might come across something called a Surveyors Real Property Report, or SRPR and wonder if this is the right product for you.
What is an SRPR?
An SRPR is a highly informative document and has become the most common type of survey used to show the precise location of...
Property Line Apps in Canada: Are They Really Accurate?
These days, we use phone apps for various aspects of our lives, for example: navigation, banking, weather updates and even property-related matters.
For homeowners or soon-to-be property buyers in Canada, property line apps have become a popular tool for checking and verifying property boundaries. However, there are some crucial considerations to keep in mind when using these apps in Canada, particularly in the province of Ontario.
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. You can learn more about title insurance and make an informed decision:
What is Title Insurance
Title insurance was introduced in the 1990’s to the Canadian Real Estate market. It is a form of coverage that protects you against financial loss if there are problems with the title to your property, therefore, Title Insurance can help protect you from many types of losses, including:
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. The legislation is part of a broader strategy to address Ontario's housing crisis by building 1.5 million homes over the next decade. While the focus is on accelerating housing construction, the bill has significant implications for land ownership, property boundaries, and the legal frameworks that protect homeowners' rights.