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The Registered Plan of Subdivision
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 Registered Plan and wonder if this is the right product for you.
What is a Registered Plan?
Registered Plans are also known as Subdivision plans and are used by builders to show an overview of what a development will look like once the larger plot of land has been divided.
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.
A Homeowner’s Guide to Bollards and Proper Placement
The safety and security of one's home are essential concerns for homeowners. Among the various threats, auto theft is a prevalent issue that affects residential properties. To address this concern, many homeowners are turning to bollards as an effective solution.
What are Bollards?
A bollard is a sturdy, short, vertical post. Bollards, originally designed for traffic management, urban planning, and commercial units, have found their way into residential settings as a reliable means of deterring auto theft in Toronto and the GTA.
Land Surveys for Fencing: Everything you need to know before you build
Discover the importance of land surveys for fencing and how to use it when it comes to building a fence in the right location.
Let’s start with the basics:
What is a Land Survey?
A Land Survey Plan is a specialized map of a parcel of land, created by thoroughly examining and measuring the property. It determines and delineates boundary locations, building locations, physical features and other items of spatial importance.
More than just a diagram of the property, a Land ...
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:
Do you need a building permit for a storage shed ?
A storage shed is a great way to keep things organized. It is also a good place to store tools and equipment. Read our guide
According to Toronto’s Building Permit Guide, accessory structures, such as sheds, require a permit if the structure is greater than 10 meters squared or 100 square feet. (Find more information here www.toronto.ca/building-permit-required. If a building permit is not required, compliance with your municipality zoning bylaw is required.
In Toronto, the general requirement for a setback is ...
Surveys Plans and Permits for Gardening and Landscaping
Gardening is a pleasant hobby that anyone can enjoy. If you are looking to transform your landscape, you will first want to know a few of the basics before you start digging, planting & building.
Choose the Right Location.
For a simple and small garden, you will want to ensure proper placement of your garden in terms of your boundaries. You should always check your property’s survey plan before making any changes to your landscape. Regardless of the size of your garden, you should avoid ...
Are You a Realtor in Ontario? Join the BoundaryWise Academy to obtain valuable and critical land information that no one else is teaching
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
Boundary Trees in Ontario
We know you’re looking for all things related to boundary trees, good for you. Let me tell you that you are in the right place because you’ll find all the information needed here. So, let’s get started.
Trees are essential to our natural environment, however, they are more than living beings, as they can be part of fond memories and might marl a special place on our properties as well.
Boundary trees can be a big deal because unlike structures such as sheds, garages, additions, or patios ...