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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

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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 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.

Did you know that 49% of Residential Properties in the Greater Toronto Area have one or more hidden boundary issues? And these issues can often blow up into disputes or worse, legal action as a result of the sale or purchase of a particular property.

Professional Education for Realtors in Ontario

The BoundaryWise Academy Online Platform was designed to equip Real Estate professionals in Ontario, with essential Land, Boundary and Title Information. Learn where the risks of a real estate transactions

A new initiative launched by Protect Your Boundaries Inc. and Teranet Inc. will empower Ontario's land professionals with expanded access to the digital resources they need to thrive in a real estate and property sector being disrupted by technological innovation and the impacts of COVID-19. The expanded partnership aims to make critical land data more accessible and easier to understand for buyers and sellers. “We’re democratizing land data by compiling and explaining official property and boundary information so that it’s more accessible and easier to understand,” said Chris Kamarianakis, CEO of Protect Your Boundaries. “We’re making sure the right information gets into the right hands so people can make informed choices about what for many is the biggest financial decision that they’ll ever make.” To learn more, see the news release below.