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Image shows how the ANSI setback can be much larger than the zoning setback.

Check ANSI Setbacks on Vacant Land

August 31, 2022 0

I had an experience recently which underlines the importance of checking ALL the setbacks which apply to vacant land before making a decision. Many buyers of vacant land have learned to use the Prince Edward […]

Chart shows the County's new dashboard for planning applications.

New County Planning Applications Dashboard

November 8, 2021 0

The Prince Edward County planning department has launched a new, online dashboard which will eventually show all currently open planning applications and their status. Although not all applications have been loaded onto the site yet, […]

Image shows Spacex launch of Starlink satellites for high-speed internet service now in beta test in the County.

Internet in Prince Edward County

October 28, 2021 Comments Off

High speed internet covers most of the County, but the speed depends on the location. You should confirm there’s good service before making an offer. […]

A Guide to Understanding the County’s New Official Plan

November 17, 2020 2

UPDATE: The County has published a newly-revised version of the draft Official Plan which will be considered by Council at a special meeting on February 24th. Introduction On February 24th, County Council approved a new […]

Chart shows that average house prices in Muskoka have been 20-33% higher than in Prince Edward County over the last 5 years.

Prices Compared in Rural Areas

October 26, 2020 0

Introduction Some buyers coming from areas like Toronto start out to buy in the County, while other “comparison shop” between different rural areas, looking at things like house values and amenities. So how do Prince […]

Aerial photo shows how to recognize an unopened road allowance on Prince Edward County's municipal GIS.

Unopened Road Allowances

June 17, 2020 2

If you are buying a rural home or vacant land in Prince Edward County, you may encounter unopened road allowances. Crown Survey History Before diving into unopened road allowances, a little early Loyalist history is […]

Chart of well test results for Prince Edward County shows that the most common result between 2000 and 2018 was between 3 and gallons per minute (GPM).

Is 3 Gallons Per Minute Enough Water to Live On?

May 20, 2020 5

To sever a new lot, the municipality requires a well with a minimum flow of 3 gallons per minute – but is 3 gallons per minute enough water to live on? Almost all rural properties […]

You’re Better Off With Local Financing

October 7, 2019 Comments Off

If you’re looking to buy property in Prince Edward County and you’re come from another area such as the GTA, you may be tempted to turn to your banker or mortgage broker there to get […]

Special Issues Buying Rural Property

September 4, 2019 Comments Off

Many people come to the County because they want to enjoy the rural lifestyle but there are some special issues buying rural property. This article provides a checklist for many of the special issues buying […]

More Restrictive STA Rules Approved

Details of Current & Planned Developments