This is a Surveyor’s Real Property Report, or SRPR (sometimes called a plan of survey, survey plan or building location survey).

SRPRs are a type of survey used to depict a property’s boundaries as well as the buildings, structures and other man-made physical features on a property like fences, retaining walls, sheds, decks, garages, additions and pools.

SRPR’s are the most useful surveys to homeowners because they depict physical structures, the boundaries and measurements between buildings and boundary.

Not sure if this plan is right for you? We’re here to help at 1-877-392-2662 or info@protectyourboundaries.ca.

WHEN TO USE

Selling a House: This is the “gold standard” of surveys for residential real estate. Provide an SRPR of your property to communicate to your bidders the extent of the property you are selling and the structures/buildings in relation to the boundary. Even older SRPRs are of great value if the boundary and building foundation have not changed since the date of the plan.

Buying a House: Use an SRPR to perform preliminary due diligence on a property before you bid. The information on these surveys will give you enough data to approximate where the boundaries are and see if there are any obvious encroachments to be concerned about.

Boundary Dispute: Boundary disputes happen when neighbours disagree on where the property line is. An SRPR will provide much needed information to determine the true location of the boundary.

Exterior Renovation/Construction: Older SRPRs can be used to apply for permits for some types of construction in some municipalities. Contact your local building department to see what their requirement is.

WARNING: ONLY SURVEYORS CAN CONFIRM BOUNDARIES. ALWAYS CONSULT A SURVEYOR.

This is a Reference Plan (sometimes known as an R-Plan).  

Reference Plans are a type of survey plan used to communicate a change (or proposed change) to the extent or title of a property. This includes actions such as subdividing or combining parcels of land, and adding or removing easements.

Reference Plans show property boundaries (real and proposed), lot dimensions and location. They sometimes show buildings, structures and other physical features to the extent required for the purpose of the plan. Usually, however, they do not.

Here is what lots looks like on a Reference Plan:

WHEN TO USE

Selling a House: You cannot be sure that a Reference Plan that includes your property will have enough information to fully describe the property you are selling. However if you have made changes to the extent or title of your property it is highly advisable to include the Reference Plan that describes those changes in your listing package.

Buying a House: If a property you are bidding on has one or more reference plans it may signify changes that were made to the original title and/or extent of that property. It is advisable to consult these reference plans to ensure you have a complete picture of what you are bidding on.

Boundary Dispute: A Reference Plan may or may not be useful depending on the nature of your dispute. For most boundary disputes a better option is a Surveyors Real Property Report (SRPR) which shows boundaries as well as buildings, structures and physical features like fences, sheds and pools.

Exterior Renovation/Construction: A Reference Plan is only useful for this type of requirement if it shows enough detail of your property. Depending on what the Reference Plan was created for it may or may not be suitable. More likely than not it won’t be.

Not sure if this plan type is right for you? We’re here to help at 1-877-392-2662 or info@protectyourboundaries.ca.

These plans are non-refundable once purchased.

WARNING: ONLY SURVEYORS CAN CONFIRM BOUNDARIES. ALWAYS CONSULT A SURVEYOR.

This is a Registered Plan (or Plan of Subdivision, Subdivision Plan or M-Plan).

Registered Plans are used to subdivide or combine parcels of land. In doing so they change the legal description of the land they describe.

Registered Plans show lot numbers, lot location and lot dimensions.

Registered Plans generally do not show buildings, structures, topography or any other physical features.

Here is what lots looks like on a Registered Plan:

WHEN TO USE

Selling a House: Provide a Registered Plan/Plan of Subdivision in your listing package to confirm the lot dimensions, location and lot number (which coincides with the property’s legal description). This type of plan will not help you or the buyer with information regarding encroachments to the property line. An SRPR/BLS will likely be a better option.

Buying a House: Use a Registered Plan/Plan of Subdivision to confirm the lot number, location and dimensions. It will not enable you to identify potential boundary issues prior to bidding so is of limited value to you.

Boundary Dispute: A Registered Plan/Plan of Subdivision is of limited use in boundary disputes because it only shows lot dimensions and location. It does not show buildings and structures (like fences and sheds etc.) that are usually the cause of disputes, nor does it provide measurements for you to approximate the location of the boundary.

Exterior Renovation/Construction: You usually cannot use an existing Registered Plan to apply for building permits.

Not sure if this type of plan is right for you? We’re here to help at 1-877-392-2662 or info@protectyourboundaries.ca.

These plans are non-refundable once purchased.

WARNING: ONLY SURVEYORS CAN CONFIRM BOUNDARIES. ALWAYS CONSULT A SURVEYOR.

Not sure if this plan is right for you? We’re here to help at 1-877-392-2662 or info@protectyourboundaries.ca.

The image below shows the footprint of this Registered/Subdivision Plan.  It is not a preview of the plan itself.

Registered Plans (sometimes called a Plan of Subdivision, Subdivision Plan or M-Plan) are used to subdivide or combine parcels of land. They show lot numbers, lot location and lot dimensions. They generally do not show buildings, structures, topography or any other physical features.

Not sure if this plan is right for you? We’re here to help at 1-877-392-2662 or info@protectyourboundaries.ca.

These plans are non-refundable once purchased.

The image below shows the footprint of a Reference Plan (sometimes called n R-Plan).  It is not a preview of the actual plan.

Reference Plans are a type of survey plan used to communicate a change (or proposed change) to the extent or title of a property. This includes actions such as subdividing or combining parcels of land and adding or removing easements.

Reference Plans show property boundaries (real and proposed), lot dimensions and location. They sometimes (but usually do not) show buildings, structures and other physical features.

Not sure if this plan is right for you? We’re here to help at 1-877-392-2662 or info@protectyourboundaries.ca.

These plans are non-refundable once purchased.

You are about to buy a Registered Plan.

Registered Plans show lot numbers, lot location and lot dimensions. They generally do not show buildings, structures, topography or any other physical features.

If you are unsure if this type of plan is right for you please contact us at 1-877-392-2662 or info@protectyourboundaries.ca for help.

Please note that our license agreement dictates that these plans are non-refundable one purchased.

You are about to buy a Reference Plan.

Reference Plans show lot numbers, lot location and lot dimensions.  They usually do not show buildings, structures, topography or any other physical features.

Not sure if this plan is right for you? We’re here to help at 1-877-392-2662 or info@protectyourboundaries.ca.

These plans are non-refundable once purchased.