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

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 […]

Check the zoning before buying property
Rural Properties

Special Issues Buying Rural Property

September 4, 2019 Comments Off on Special Issues Buying Rural Property

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 […]

Table shows the average price per acre for waterfront and other vacant land in Prince Edward County, broken down by parcel size.
Market Trends 2019

Prices Are Increasing For Vacant Land

August 21, 2019 Comments Off on Prices Are Increasing For Vacant Land

Summary Although sales have fallen since the bubble market of 2017, prices are increasing for vacant land in Prince Edward County. Historical Sales Sales of vacant properties in the County stagnated for six years following […]

Based on a surprise decision at the April 18th Public Planning meeting, it looks like the County will now allow larger second units
Rules & Regulations

County To Allow Larger Second Units

August 15, 2019 Comments Off on County To Allow Larger Second Units

UPDATE: As an outcome of Council meetings held on July 17th and August 13th, 2019, the County’s zoning by-law was revised to eliminate any reference to a maximum size for second units. Based on a […]

Relevant Reading

Teranet-National Bank House Price Index,  August 2022

MoveSmartly Report, August 2022

10-4 on County’s New Official Plan, Countylive.ca, February 25th

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