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Survey Plans: The True Foundation of Your New Home Build

Survey Plans: The True Foundation of Your New Home Build

Most homeowners think of surveying as something that simply defines where one property ends and another property begins, but behind the scenes, surveying plays a far bigger role....

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A Slice of History: Toronto’s Half House and the Power of the Paper Trail

A Slice of History: Toronto’s Half House and the Power of the Paper Trail

Every so often, Toronto surprises you with a piece of history that refuses to blend into the background....

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AI vs. Land Survey Plans: Why You Should Trust a Professional Instead

AI vs. Land Survey Plans: Why You Should Trust a Professional Instead

Every day, millions of people use advanced AI technologies to help them in their day-to-day lives, and many of these tools do an impressive job of making complex information simple and accessible....

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Lambton’s Past Through Old Survey Maps

Lambton’s Past Through Old Survey Maps

There’s something fascinating about uncovering an old land survey plan, it’s like holding a time machine on paper, showing exactly how a place once looked and how it has changed over time....

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Beneath Our Feet: How Old Surveys Reveal Toronto’s Hidden Waterways

Beneath Our Feet: How Old Surveys Reveal Toronto’s Hidden Waterways

When travelling along the paved roads and concrete paths of Toronto, many people are unaware that they are closer to a river than they think....

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Waterfront Properties: Do You Really Own Your Shoreline?

Waterfront Properties: Do You Really Own Your Shoreline?

Waterfront properties can be some of the most beautiful and valuable real estate in Ontario....

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Survey Plans Made Simple: Using Protect Your Boundaries

Survey Plans Made Simple: Using Protect Your Boundaries

How to Use the Protect Your Boundaries (PYB) Website At Protect Your Boundaries (PYB), we help homeowners, real estate professionals, and surveyors across Ontario access land survey plans, understand property boundaries, and uncover title risks quickly and easily....

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A Forgotten Blockhouse Revealed: York’s Pre-1812 Defenses

A Forgotten Blockhouse Revealed: York’s Pre-1812 Defenses

Sometimes, exploring historic surveys requires a bit of detective work....

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Building Long Branch: From Resort Roots to Residential Streets

Building Long Branch: From Resort Roots to Residential Streets

The Long Branch community is one with a rich history and a past worth exploring....

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Built on a Bad Assumption: How a Hamilton Homeowner Could Have Saved $400K with One Call to PYB

Built on a Bad Assumption: How a Hamilton Homeowner Could Have Saved $400K with One Call to PYB

In a recent story out of Hamilton, a homeowner found themselves in hot water with the city after building a $400,000 poolside oasis on public parkland....

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Behind the Curtain: Surveying the Rise of Toronto’s Entertainment District

Behind the Curtain: Surveying the Rise of Toronto’s Entertainment District

Toronto’s Theatre District is a major attraction for many visitors looking to immerse themselves in a show and enjoy a day in the city....

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