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Including where you need a Real Property Report (RPR) to comply with bylaws and setbacks Building a backyard suite in Calgary is a smart way to invest in your property with an option for adding income to your bottom line. [...]

Some of the most common questions we receive about Land Surveying in Calgary is about the Compliance and Encroachments process. Non compliance and encroachment issues often are a cause of concern up to the last minute in real estate transactions, [...]

In Alberta, a Real Property Report (RPR) prepared by a professional surveying company is required within the Real Estate contract for a seller to complete the sale of a house. Some may suggest that Title Insurance can be used instead [...]

As the spring sun warms the frozen winter ground and construction crews ramp up activity across Calgary, there’s no denying the momentum we’ve built together in recent years. In 2024 alone, the City processed a record 18,168 residential building permits, [...]

Calgary Survey Companies Role in Future Development As Calgary continues to grow and evolve, the role of survey companies becomes increasingly critical in shaping the city’s future. These firms provide essential services that ensure developments are planned accurately, efficiently, and [...]

Calgary Rezoning Bylaws and Development Permits Calgary’s urban landscape is undergoing significant changes through rezoning efforts aimed at addressing housing demands and fostering sustainable development. Rezoning bylaws and development permits play a crucial role in shaping the city’s growth, influencing [...]

Key Benefits of Land Surveying in Calgary Infill Projects Infill development projects, which focus on utilizing vacant or underused plots within existing urban areas, are becoming increasingly popular in Calgary. These projects aim to revitalize neighborhoods, reduce urban expansion, and [...]

How Calgary Rezoning Might Affect Land Surveyors Calgary’s dynamic urban landscape is constantly evolving, and rezoning is a significant part of this transformation. Rezoning involves changing the designated use of land within the city, allowing for different types of development [...]

Drone Technology for As-Built Surveys In the ever-evolving field of construction and land surveying, accuracy and efficiency have always remained key components. As-built surveys are critical for verifying that projects have been completed according to design plans. Traditionally, these surveys [...]

The Efficiencies of Drones for Topographic Surveys Topographic surveys are used for a variety of applications, from construction and land development to environmental management and archaeological research. Traditionally, these surveys were conducted using ground-based methods, which, although accurate, are often [...]

How Real Property Reports (RPRs) Keep You Out of Trouble Real Property Reports (RPRs) are indispensable tools for property owners, buyers, and sellers. These detailed documents provide a snapshot of a property’s boundaries, structures, and any encroachments, ensuring compliance with [...]

Real Property Reports in 8 Easy Steps A Real Property Report (RPR) is an essential document for property owners, buyers, and sellers. It provides a detailed representation of a property’s boundaries and existing structures, ensuring compliance with municipal regulations and [...]

Unexpected uses for your Real Property Report A Real Property Report (RPR) in Calgary is an essential document for real estate transactions, ensuring compliance with municipal regulations, and serves as a critical document for verifying property details, resolving boundary disputes, [...]

When it comes to buying a new home there are several different property types to choose from, and with the rapid population growth in the city of Calgary, infill homes are becoming more and more popular amongst buyers. What is [...]

Introduction A Real Property Report (RPR) is a survey drawing showing the location of buildings and structures on a parcel of land. This includes the driveway, house, decks, sheds, fences, garages, and other outbuildings. The RPR shows lot dimensions and [...]

When it comes to buying and selling property, there are many things that can go wrong. Real Property Reports are an essential part of the home sale process. However, RPR’s that are deemed non-compliant during the closing of a home [...]

When you buy a home, it's important to know what you're getting. The goal of an RPR is to give buyers of a property as much information as possible about their purchase so they can make informed decisions about what [...]

Air Conditioning Bylaws If you're in the market to buy, install or replace an air conditioning unit within Calgary, it's important that you understand the Land Use Bylaws associated with an AC unit. A Real Property Report can help and [...]

If you’re planning to purchase or build either a bare land condo or a conventional condo, it’s important to know what type of condo it is, and if the required property report (RPR) is in place. Bare Land Condo A [...]

Introduction Hot tubs have become a lot more popular in recent years. However, you may have heard about some of the bylaws that surround their installation and use in Calgary. This article will cover those regulations and make sure you're [...]