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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 […]

County Temporarily Suspended STA Licensing

September 9, 2020 0

At its meeting on September 1st, Prince Edward County Council temporarily suspended STA licensing, effective at 3 pm on September 30th. While the County temporarily suspends STA licensing, no new license applications will be accepted […]

Image shows a screen grab from CBC TV The National interviewing broker of record Treat Hull on the impact of Covid-19 on short term rentals and housing affordability.

CBC’s The National Interviews Treat Hull on Pandemic & Short-Term Rentals

July 14, 2020 0

Broker of Record Treat Hull was interviewed on CBC’s The National on July 14th, 2020 as part of a segment on the impact of Covid-19 on short-term rentals. Airbnb bookings in Toronto are down 60% […]

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

Unopened Road Allowances

June 17, 2020 0

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 2

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 […]

Image shows a foreclosed home which the lender can sell for far below market value in the U.S., but not in Canada.

U.S.-Style Deals For Distressed Rentals Are Unlikely

May 6, 2020 0

Depending how the COVID-19 pandemic pans out, there are likely to be many short-term rental properties up for sale, but U.S.-style deals for distressed rentals are unlikely here in Canada. If a property owner is […]

Image shows zoning in the hamlet of Bloomfield, Prince Edward County

How Planning & Zoning Work

February 27, 2020 0

If you’re like most people, land use planning is somewhat of a mystery, so the purpose of this article is to explain how planning and zoning work. Provincial Policy Statement Planning in Ontario is based […]

Infographic shows the location of all proposed developments and the mix of types of housing.

Special Report: The Changing Face of County Real Estate

October 23, 2019 0

UPDATES: On January 7th, 2020, County staff published a report which identified several additional developments not covered in this report. Two of the developments under consideration would add another 1,000 dwelling units in Picton: the […]

Moving To Prince Edward County

October 8, 2019 Comments Off

If you live in a big city and you’re considering moving to Prince Edward County, there are some things you need to know about rural real estate which you won’t encounter in an urban area. […]

Many Want to Come, Few Want to Leave

A Guide to Understanding the County’s New Official Plan

Prices Compared in Rural Areas

County Temporarily Suspended STA Licensing

CBC’s The National Interviews Treat Hull on Pandemic & Short-Term Rentals

Unopened Road Allowances

Is 3 Gallons Per Minute Enough Water to Live On?

U.S.-Style Deals For Distressed Rentals Are Unlikely

How Planning & Zoning Work

Special Report: The Changing Face of County Real Estate

Moving To Prince Edward County

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