Ontario land research

Buying land in Ontario? Check what you're getting into before you buy.

I’m Sunny. I help prospective buyers make sense of available public records, identify the unanswered questions and work out what to verify before committing.

Ask about your property first. I’ll discuss what can be researched and provide a scope and price before you commission any work.

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What we can look into

The scope depends on the municipality, property and records that can actually be obtained. This page focuses on Ontario, not comprehensive Canadian coverage.

Zoning and municipal bylaws: Published zoning, permitted uses and relevant municipal bylaws, where available.
Conservation and Escarpment controls: Questions about conservation authority jurisdiction and Niagara Escarpment controls where they may apply.
Flood mapping: Available published flood mapping, its source and the limits of what it can establish.
Recorded access: Publicly obtainable access records and questions about frontage or easements. A listing or a visible road is not proof of legal access.
Servicing and septic questions: Available servicing information and the septic feasibility questions that need an authority or qualified professional to answer.
Permit pathways: Published approval requirements and the offices to contact about your intended use.

This is public record desk research, not confirmation of buildability, legal advice, a survey or engineering advice. It does not replace municipal or agency decisions, a title opinion, site testing or professional assessments. Findings include sources and gaps; record availability and coverage are not guaranteed.

Tell me about the property

A listing or address and what you want to do with the land are enough to start the conversation.