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Internet in Prince Edward County

February 4, 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. […]

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Toronto Market Headed for Bubble

January 21, 2021 0

As the Toronto market moves into bubble territory, County demand will likely grow. Toronto buyers account for much of the demand for homes in Prince Edward County, so the emerging bubble market in Toronto is […]

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 […]

New Developments for Short-Term Accommodations (Airbnb’s)

September 9, 2020 1

UPDATE (February 22nd): Under newly announced rules, Short-Term Accommodations in the County are prohibited from renting to areas where a Covid-19 stay-at-home order is in place. This means that STA owners are cannot house anyone […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Prices Are Increasing For Vacant Land

August 21, 2019 Comments Off

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 […]