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In any land transaction, it is best to seek the assistance of professionals. The nature of the transaction or development will determine the extent and type of professional assistance you will require. The Alberta Land Surveyor is an important professional involved in land transactions.

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The Real Property Report
What is a Real Property Report?
How long is a Real Property Report valid?
How can I get a Real Property Report updated?
How much does a Real Property Report cost?
Which Alberta Land Surveyors prepare Real Property Reports?
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Boundary Markers
Survey evidence is serious business
What is survey evidence?
Protected by the law
Don't throw away the marker!
If the pin is in the way — don't move it!
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Building a Fence
My fence is on my property line, isn't it?
Can I use my survey to locate where my fence should go?
How do I locate where my boundary is so I can build my fence?
If I find a boundary marker in the ground, can I use that to put up my fence?
I want to put a fence post where a boundary marker is. What can I do?
 
Easements and Rights-of-Way
What is an easement or right-of-way?
Who owns an easement or right-of-way?
What is a blanket easement?
What is an encroachment on an easement?
Who maintains the property subject to an easement or right-of-way?
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News Items
Land Purchaser Faces Additional $10, 000 Bill
Injunction Against Non-Land Surveyor Granted
How Far Back is my Property Line?
A Legal Survey Saves Money
Six Steps to an Easy Real Estate Transaction
Buying a Condo? What Will You Own?
Are You Paying Too Much?
Consumer Protection Essential
A Simple Mistake Leads to Angry Neighbours
Alberta-Saskatchewan Border
Building Move Costs $5,000
 
Alberta’s Subdivision Process
What is Subdivision?
Where do subdivision rules come from?
Who can apply for subdivision?
How do landowners or their agent apply for subdivision approval?
Where can landowners go for help?
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Alberta’s Township System
What is Alberta’s Township System?
 
Oil & Gas
What do land surveyors do for the oil patch?
How has new survey technology helped the oil patch?