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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 0

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 links to video message from Prince Edward County Mayor Steve Ferguson on COVID-19.

Province Makes STA’s “Non-Essential”, Mayor Calls on STA’s To Cancel Bookings

March 25, 2020 0

UPDATE: As part of its re-opening plan,the Ontario Government announced that short-rental can resume as of Friday, June 5th. On March 24th, Prince Edward County Mayor Steve Ferguson, on behalf of the entire Council, issued […]

The chart shows that demand for short-term rentals in Prince Edward County started much higher than 2019 but declined in February, potentially reflecting the early impact of COVIF-19.

COVID-19 & Short-Term Rentals

March 20, 2020 0

UPDATE (April 23rd) The daily number of bookings for STA’s in the County during the third week of April is down 85% compared to the daily number during the preceding three weeks. The short-term rental […]

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 […]

Picture shows typical accommodation for Airbnb in Prince Edward County

Dealing with Increased Risk for Airbnb Owners

February 6, 2020 0

Considering buying an Airbnb in Prince Edward County? This article highlights some recent developments which are leading to increased risk for Airbnb owners and what to do about them. Airbnb licensing The most obvious development […]

Chart shows the best time to buy property is in the spring for selection and the rest of the year for price

The Best Time To Look for Property

January 21, 2020 0

Buyers often ask me what’s the best time to look for property in Prince Edward County. Real estate is seasonal in big cities like Toronto, but even more so in a rural area like Prince […]

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

UPDATE: 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. Introduction […]

Photo shows site preparation underway for Talbot Ridge subdivision in Picton.

Prince Edward County New Development Pipeline

October 23, 2019 0

The following developments and sub-divisions make up the pipeline of publicly announced developments for Prince Edward County: 1. Twelve Trees Development name: 12 TreesAddress: 411 Main Street, WellingtonProponent: Royal Trees Limited PartnershipStatus: Approved, pre-sales underway. […]