I’ve used this blog in recent years to share advice and wisdom on things I’ve learned about acquiring and owning land. I’ve met many great people through it, and helped some along their journey. What I have never done, however, is ask for help. Yet there are some areas where I have a LOT … Read more
Real estate investors in any part of the world are looking for the same thing: under-valued real estate investments with high upside potential. And if you’re not looking at Canada’s Atlantic coast as a promising opportunity, you might be missing out In particular, I feel Nova Scotia’s land market has the most to offer. Here’s … Read more
A Land Survey is your official “map” of your Nova Scotia land “Is it surveyed?” is a common question that comes up when buying land in Nova Scotia, or anywhere really. While a survey isn’t essential, it’s the surest way to fully understand the boundaries of a property. And for certain activities like subdividing land, … Read more
Nova Scotia Zoning Maps One of the challenges of buying land in Nova Scotia is determining what the potential uses of that land may be. Each municipality maintains their own zoning maps and land use bylaws. Nova Scotia zoning codes, bylaws and maps are useful to pinpoint a particular plot of land and determine what … Read more
Caring for the Acadian Forest So, you’ve hopefully found some useful advice on this site and now you’re the owner of a lovely piece of Nova Scotia land. If you’re fortunate or lucky enough, you’ve got acres and acres of it, with running streams, wildlife, and trees, trees, trees! If so, welcome to being a … Read more
If you’re involved in buying or selling land, or any real estate, a good real estate lawyer is essential. We’ve provided contact details for several below. A good first question to ask is, “how local does my real estate lawyer need to be?”. In my opinion, you’re better off with a good real estate lawyer … Read more
So, you’ve got some land – now what? It will take some time but we plan on building a comprehensive resource covering all the aspects of taking raw, vacant land and turning it into your dream home, cabin, or even a rental property. Topics will include land clearing, septic, water and power, excavation, permits and … Read more
