Spot the Encroachment - Overland Drainage
Spot the Encroachment - Overland Drainage Real Property Reports will show the entire property and any Rights-of-Way that affect the subject property. Here is a prime example of why. [...]
How to Spot an Infraction - Attached Sunrooms
How to Spot an Infraction - Attached Sunrooms When a homeowner encloses a deck with screened-in walls and a roof that are attached to their house, they are creating an addition to the main residential building. The main residential building is subject to specific regulations that differ from the rules that govern decks. As we discovered in the process of providing a Real Property Report and obtaining a Certificate of Compliance, the sunroom is not in compliance with the bylaw. [...]
Does the city flag private encroachments?
Does the city flag private encroachments? Real Property Reports list three types of encroachments. [...]
When does my Real Property Report expire?
When does my Real Property Report expire? Real Property Reports contain several dates. The date the survey was conducted and the date the report was signed are important dates because they explain to the reader exactly when the property was inspected. The report illustrates a snapshot in time of the subject property. Therefore, it is not appropriate to describe a Real Property Report as expired, as though it was mouldy cheese past its best-before date. RPRs are legal documents verified on a particular day. [...]
The Buyer's Perspective
The Buyer's Perspective I am not a Real Estate Professional, but I suspect this view might be a key selling feature of this home. This snapshot captures a memorable differentiator this listing has over most other properties. [...]
What does a Survey Post Look Like?
What does a Survey Post Look Like? We received this question and decided the answer would certainly be useful for Real Estate professionals and their clients! [...]
Spot the Encroachment on a New Build
Spot the Encroachment on a New Build When we prepared to survey this property, we anticipated the need to pay special attention to the zero-lot-line on the left side of this photo. As we discovered, the house corners are clear of the property line and the house was built in the right place. In fact, the fence was also well placed relative to the property line. If you look toward the bottom of the photo, you might notice the concrete extends well past the fence corner, into the lane. [...]
Spot the Encroachment: Property Flipping!
Spot the Encroachment: Property Flipping! Third Rock provided a Real Property Report for an outdated, overgrown property in 2019. Several years later we returned to survey the same property after many renovations had taken place. As pictured here, they removed some scrub brush from the front yard and installed a trendy retaining wall along the sidewalk. [...]
Condos, Bareland Condos, & Real Property Reports
Condos, Bareland Condos, & Real Property Reports We receive many calls regarding Bareland Condominiums. “Is this plan a Condominium Plan or Bareland?” “Do I need to order a Real Property Report for this condo?” I have prepared two answers to this question. 1. Call me anytime and we will figure it out together. 2. Keep this page as a quick reference for next time. [...]