Two Ways to Spot Encroachments Before Leaving Your Desk! Gathering as much information as you can about a property before you leave your desk will allow you to be insightful and work effectively. Here [...]
Two Most Common Questions Asked by Realtors We receive many great questions from realtors about Real Property Reports, here are a few favorites. “On a recent listing, I noticed that the homeowner had covered [...]
How to Spot an Encroachment Where is my Property Line? The image shows two views of the side yard and steps, from the inside and outside of the fence. Where is my [...]
How to Spot a Bylaw Infraction What is a pergola? Surveyors show pergolas on Real Property Reports because they are considered additions to the house or a building like a shed. Encroachment into an [...]
Real Property Reports Explained A Real Property Report and a Certificate of Compliance are essential components for your smooth real estate transaction. In a nutshell, you need a Real Property Report to prove that [...]
Where is the property line? What is a Zero Lot Line? Many Calgary neighborhoods have maximized land use by using Zero Lot Lines. This practice allows people to build houses with one wall very [...]
How to Spot a Bylaw Infraction How long will it take to get a relaxation permit? Do those eaves seem too close together? Surveyors will focus their attention on any improvements that are close [...]
Do Real Property Reports show Hot Tubs? Yes, hot tubs hold more than 0.60m (2 feet) of water and thus are classified as a pool by Alberta’s Building Code. If you think through the process [...]
Two Most Common Questions from Law Professionals Most of the common questions we receive from Law Professionals are around two ideas. “What should we expect will be shown on the Real Property Report?” “Where [...]