547 Buying A Cottage Property. My Biggest Regret. Don't Let This Happen To You. Ontario outdoors
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- Another episode in my video series called "Buying A Cottage Property" - I hope this experience is helpful to those buying or building a rural cabin or cottage. You can find the whole Playlist on my Channel homepage ( / gpoutdoors . Best of luck with your new build! Cheers!
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Gordon, that is quite the wake up call as I plan out building our retirement home on the lake too! Thanks for sharing the lessons you learned!
Happy it is a little helpful Tom. Best of luck with your build!
In 1997 we purchased a 30 acre property, at that time we built a 30 x 40 foot 2 story pole shed with a bathroom and rough kitchen that we lived in while we built the house. That way when the house was built I had a heated and air conditioning shop with a bathroom. Best decision I ever made at by the time the house was built I doubt it would have had the money or drive to add the shop at that time.
Two thumbs up Dennis. That makes a lot of sense. Cheers!
Good topic Gord. Funny, my wife feels the same as yours about all the equipment laying around here.
LOL! Morning Ed. I keep moving stuff around to try to fool her...LOL!
Ouch !!! That hurts a lot Gord. I understand your pain. Those in charge have no understanding or compassion for anyone and could care less that you have already done things right and by the the book. Stay safe and keep up the great job you have been doing. Fred.
Hey good evening Fred! Yup, bug expense..hard to swallow. Hope you and your family are doing well. Have a good night!
On the small bright side you have outgrown any garage you would have originally put up. You are to the point 40 by 60 :)
Or fire up guys saw mill and build a dozen 12 by 12 sheds there .
LOL! You are most likely right on that B!
Wow Gord! Sounds like they make it very expensive and painful to build anything in your area! We’re on the opposite end of the spectrum where I live. It’s amazing what you can get away with building or doing without permits. Thanks for sharing!
love the home no matter what in the end it's heaven congrats..........
Thanks Frankie! Have a good day out there!
Also remember if you do build a garage make it bigger than you think it should be. You will out grow it sooner than you think. That is why we built a 20x40 shed when we thought we would only need a 10x15 shed. The 20x40 if full and our house build that I have been clearing the area for is going to have two garages, like wings to the house of at least 25X40 each. One side for the trucks and the other for the equipment.
Although we still seem to have fewer restrictions here in Quebec about permit applications, it seems we have headed in the same direction as you described. More and more rules and restrictions are getting enforced. Put yourself in the future, let's say 10 years from now and you would have wished you had done this garage 10 years ago... which is today! It's been like that for decades as well! Thanks!
Good Luck Gord. Remember, one day at a time and don't over extend yourself. Manage your stress level. Take care and stay safe.
Thanks Mike. It is just a big pill to swallow if only I had listened to my contractor. LOL. Hey, there are worse things for sure but I am kind of stubborn as you guys know. Have a great week my friend!
Storage is always a problem! I went through the same permit game when I put in my shop. I have partial taken care of the storage of my tractor and snowmobile by using a temporary garage type tent. The covers for these don’t last long because of uv damage but I manage that by covering the garage with a UV treated tarp. They are quite cheep from Canadian Tire. When tarp gets to bad I just switch it out. Not the perfect solution but it dose the job.
Good luck
I've always said if I were to build again it would be a combination shop/small living space but huge shop. We all have many needs for any type property to maintain, it's on-going.
Good idea using that back bedroom im going to start doing that with my stuff! it will reinforce to the wife that I need a bigger shed! or a garage
LOL! That will get her on board for sure IR!!
Morning Gord, When I bought the 32 acres that I live on now, I wanted a 30 x 40 - foot barn built. After clearing trees and brush I changed my mind and had a 30 x 80 - foot barn - built thinking that would be plenty big, and it was. As time went by more and more equipment was acquired even that barn started to shrink. I have never heard someone say that they built a barn to big, but I have heard many people say that they built a barn way to small. Good luck an keep a good thought.
Good information
Shipping containers and an outhouse. Done.
LOL! You want me to make Carol use an outhouse Mike? :))
Those costs really add up fast. I look forward to your garage project.
Gordon your lucky your wife allows all your tools and equipment in house. Maybe you could get an old 40 foot hauling trailer to store stuff like Mustie1 does. A large tent structure would help with tractor accessories like TractorTimeWithTim uses.
Always alow for a shop in every building. Pay me now or alot later.
Thank you for your sharing. I’ve been out on my property for 32 wonderful years. And there is no way I could have planned in advance for all the projects/buildings that we have done over the past decades. Go easy on yourself. And know that whatever you decide to build today will only be more expensive in another ten years! Just the way things roll :)
Cheers and thanks Chris!
Hind site is a great thing. We all get caught in what you are going through and at only 10 years. For me it is 30 years now. As another mentioned I use 2 coveralls. Did the concrete in both of them. They keep my tractors and equipment out of the weather
I’m building a new place right now on 108 acres and at the same time a 60x40 shop.
Good stuff Chris! Enjoy your new place.
Man am I ever glad we are in an unorganised township in northern Ontario. I can build what I want when I want how I want. The only thing that will get anybody's attention is modifying the shoreline. All in all good information though,, keep up the good work.
Have you considered a shipping container. They are not that pretty to look at but it just might be an affordable alternative
I sure am glad I live in an area that has only a very few permits / inspections.
Great information GP. Invaluable insight for anyone about to build. I’m faced with a similar situation with respect to storage. Each new tractor implement creates a bigger storage dilemma. Thanks as always for looking out for all of us!
Cheers Matty!
Good man!!
Hi GP Maybe an appropiate sized shipping container might solve your tools in bedroom problem ..adjacent to shed site ??? JR
Wow. As others have said, fast forward 10 years and look back to today. Upon retirement, will you sell the house in the city and live at the lake? What plans does your wife have as regards property ownership and retirement. What about your children and their future interest in the lake property? Won't make your choices any less painful but will help clarify what you decide to do. Something that wasn't mentioned in the video was the impact on real estate taxes should you build the garage as you would like it to be built?
23 years ago, I bought 12 acres of raw farmland for what I thought was a fairly high price. 2 years later I built a 42' x 75' (original plan was 40' x 60 ') Morton storage building with lots of glass, brick, cupolas, etc. on a very thick monolithic concrete poured slab. 4 years after buying the land we sold our house in the city. Rented an apartment for 2 years while we built the house. Built it with the features we wanted. Stored our belongings in the storage building until we moved into the house. Moral is we built what we wanted, and although the cost was painful back then, the pain is now replaced with the satisfaction of having what we want and no coulda-woulda-shoulda regrets. We've had realitors ask if we would like to sell as they have buyers that have expressed interest in our property.
Gord, you're an analytic and thoughtful man. You will make the right decisions for you and your family for both the short and long term. I will stay tuned to see what they are.
Sorry for all the rambling. Steve from Minnesota
Morning Steve and thanks for the thoughtful comments. Very helpful and right on the mark. Things are more in flux lately as the kids get older and time and experience can challenge our previous future plans. But hey, perhaps a missed opportunity but more important things to think about these days. Not a need but more of a want so will figure it out over time. Thanks again and wish you and yours all the best!
Morning Gord, interesting video. Up here at the Cay we're just getting ready to build our barn/garage/man cave. Our municipality thankfully doesn't require quite the list that yours does, but the dock restrictions I'm sure are going to hinder our plans. Take care and don't get stuck in the mud! 👍🏝🍻☕️
I'm sure most of us in here can relate in one way or another. I purchased 40 acres 17 years ago and made plans to build a nice shop to hold the future equipment I would need down the road. 17 years later I'm still fixing flat tires and doing oil changes in the dirt. The only thing that has a place for winter is the riding mower. The mice look after it for me, it's the least they can do seeing as how they have a nice shed with no wind or snow in it...lol. Cheers from Sask.
LOL! too funny - I just did my oil change in the dirt yesterday - 0 degrees but sunny :)) Cheers - have a great week!
The 'back bedroom' situation is fantastic GP! I used to have my bbq in my bedroom. The ladies don't like that haha!
Four years ago we were going to start building a large garage. We put it off and now the cost has doubled.
Great series Gord. I think we all have a lot we wish we knew before we bought a major asset like a property or tractor. It's great that you can share your experiences and insights to potentially improve the next guy's (or gal's) experience.
20/20 hindsight is always better than having to make decisions on the spot with limited information and resources. I’d agree that it would have been better to consider all those things like clearing, septic, etc. but don’t forget they would have all added significant cost to the initial build. The trade off might have been a smaller home, fewer toys or even no Kabota!! That could have limited your 12-month access and all the memories you’ve already banked. You’ve enjoyed your place for 10 years now. Maybe that’s not such a bad trade off. Cheers!
Great little guide! Luckily (for me), I listened to my builder & engineer, and started my lakeside house project here in New Zealand with a workshop/ barn/ garage, including a bathroom. Water pressure system (rated for the later house) and septic (also positioned and rated for the house to be) are already in, and the Kubota has a home before I do!
That's great to hear. Sounds like a beautiful place by the lake. Have a good week and thanks for tuning in!
Great advice GP. I have a camp in Michigan’s U.P. And everything you said is right on!
THANKS, GREAT INFO I AM JUST BEGINNING TO GO THROUGH THE PROCESS AND YOU ARE CORRECT ABOUT ALL OF THE ADDITIONAL COSTS AND PLANS THAT HAVE TO BE CONSIDERED.
COST A FORTUNE THESE DAYS.
Just watched your video on new tractor owners and what to watch out for.
This video really, really opened my eyes for my plans.
Thabk you so much for sharing your experiences.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
The old saying goes always build a garage bigger than you need! Because it fills up faster than you think! Thanks GP have a good day.
From Northwestern Vermont
Cheers Darcy!
I kept putting off building a 40x60 pole barn for years finally got last kid out of college, and found pricing double what was just five years ago now almost 60 and not sure I want to invest that much in a building now
When in a few years probably need to down size from 80 acres mini farm ,still want least 5 acres , I do have a open sided shed just always wanted sizable shop
Nothing ever gets cheaper
Like Tractors. Try to buy a little more than you think you need. We built our garage too small. But the builder said we would never fill it. Guess what happened after a couple of years. LOL 😆
Oh boy Gord! You have a sticky wicket for sure! They always say hindsight is 20/20! I feel your pain!
Good luck with your build, Remember if you find yourself building what you can afford go a little bit bigger and stretch yourself you’ll always regret it if you don’t, we built a two bay barn 10 years ago and we wish we had built a three bay barn The cost to add a third bay now is almost 3 times more than it would have been 10 years ago
Hopefully you will have a wood stove in your garage.
Good evening GP, ( the drummer flipping stick's is back ! ) 😉👌 Not to much snow left 😮 Great informative video GP and Hope that will help others 🙏😇 Cheers 🍻
LOL! Good morning Dave!
@@GPOutdoors 👍👌😉🍻
If someone is looking for doors or windows for new property, I suggest Dako.
Woulda,coulda, shoulda....... I've been there. Just look forward and do the best you can.
Our cottages has been in the family for almost 100 yrs., about 10 years ago I wanted to build a garage, but was voted down. I did put up a heavy duty shelter by Cover-Tech Canada for my boat and toys. Going into year 7 and it’s been great. Made in Canada. Mine is 25 ft long and I ordered it with doors back and front to let the air flow through in the summer and keep the heat down.
In my opinion a garage or large shed for equipment would be the first thing I would build on a piece of property. But we are build to our needs.
You're even more regulated than we are in my area. Just one county south of me, there are no building requirements hardly at all because it is 90% farmland and woodland. I was surprised how simple it was though to get a permit for my last 30x40 in 2016. Excellent video providing lots of thoughts for those getting ready to build a dream home for retirement. Stay safe GP and take care my friend.
I’m building the garage first, as I’m already running out of space for tools. I hope to have a lot plan and start the clearing this year.
Thanks for the tips!
Well so much for building a cottage, you saved a lot of people money 👍 The tent idea may not be that bad after all🤔
So true Gord. My cottage septic sysytem, although old, is still functioning fine. I wanted to replace it last summer but was informed that the township has changed the lake setback twice since it was installed and where today's rule dictate, it need to be built in a cliff. So better to let it deteriorate?
Last summer I helped My niece to have a polymer slate roof put in with copper gutters on a historic home. They did a fantastic job even though I had to wait longer than expected to get it done. The salesman informed me that if I had to do it this year it would be 30% more. So thanks for the advice whatever you’re planning on doing get it done all at once and soon because it will cost a lot more later. I paid a lot for my property but I can’t imagine paying for it today
Be glad Gord your lake is not on a lake big enough for it to be under the Federal guidelines WHOLE different set of permits and other permissions to deal with Good luck my friend I wish you well in the upcoming build
Cheers!
I hear your pain! When I was redoing my house, with everything ripped out to the outside wall, I put in spray foam insulation on the northwest side of the house where the winds really blow hard. I also did the basement to the sill of the house. I knew I would be staying in my house when I retired, so I made it handicapped accessible. The doors in the bedrooms/bathroom are wide enough for a wheel chair. Raised toilet seat, and first floor living. You are so right, GP, it is better to do things while building and look to the future. I am running out of garage space for all of the tractor attachments!
And I thought it was bad here in Australia..
What about a couple shipping containers. They don’t look the best but could put on blocks, two side by side. Cut a door between them. Some sort or siding and on one side an over hand for your implements. You still need a permit for that?
Hey good evening Laurie. Yup need a permit and prohibited under the bylaws here. But thanks for the great idea. Hope you are keeping well!
Good luck with your project! We just bought a new home on 10 acres in Tennessee. I just got my b2601 and need to build a garage as well. One of my hardest decisions is where to place it! I don't want to regret the location later. Thanks for all of your helpful videos!
Hey congrats JP! And yes! That is a huge decision and I know exactly what you mean. Try to think forward 10 years - a potential wood shed, maybe a log pile and bucking and splitting area - the need for a covered portable mill area, family areas and trails in the future, storage shed or outbuildings, septic tank location, well location, etc. Best of luck and all the best to you and your family!
have you considered a garage kit? they are usually built inside and delivered in many panels/boards. You need two carpenters to assemble the garage kit. The concrete slab has to be ready.
GP my wife and I purchased our dream retirement home in 2017. The only problem was it didn’t have a pole building only a 3 car garage. I had been planning a pole building many years prior to retirement. My only advice is build bigger then what you think you need Almost like a tractor. I built a 36’x54’ pole barn with 14’ ceilings and wish it bigger but can’t go bigger do to encroachment on my neighbors. I have a outdoor wood burner that heats the house, garage and pole barn. Decided not to go with water/bathroom and in floor heat because I’d have to heat it all winter and the cost was crazy. The pole barn is super insulated and I have a 200,000 btu heater which gets it toasty warm when I’m in there. I agree I like having all my tractor and attachments under roof. Good luck with your journey,
Yup, costs only keep going up! All we can do is try and do the best we can. 😁👨🚒
How much is hindsight worth ? How many times do we look back at something we did, should have done, or could have done and later carry regrets. I think if we just chalk it up to a learning process and go on, we do ourselves a much better deed than dwelling on a lost opportunity. I have so many lost opportunities and regrets but I learned. If it was a monetary issue in not doing something and postponing that project, it wasn't meant to be. The what-ifs can chase you for a long time. Cheers Gord.
Well said, Rick. Agreed. Have a great day!
Great video. Food for thought. If your like me, you do what you can to plan for the future, and do what you can afford at the time.
As usual, very informative and educational. We’re looking to build a house in the not to distant future and your wisdom will go a long way it seems. Thanks again!
Happy it helps a bit - best of luck with your build Luke!
I've been involved here and there,southern Ontario,Now Northeastern Ontario and never had to produce a survey .Town hall or municipality asked for the setback off the property lines,septic system.All they ever asked for were hand sketched location of all outbuildings and house location,and heaven forbid,you better have a set of Engineered drawings so they harbour no responsibility.I understand waterfront setback,thats a given.Have you ever thought about prefab and delivery?takes less trades and time,there are several delivered garages kits available.
Hey good evening and thanks for your comments. This cottage was not a prefab, but was a "kit" build. But here, no "sketches" - they wanted a stamped survey pinned, and detailed engineering plans. It got rejected the first time. But yes indeed, have looked at a bunch of different options for the garage build. Just hard to swallow those additional costs now. Thanks again - much appreciated!
@@GPOutdoors Sorry for the confusion,I meant an original survey,with lot line layout,photocopied usually,with the locations of the future building and dimensioning layed out and penciled in so the inspector can see the setbacks,my bad explanation.
Been there Gord. I still don’t have electric in my pole barn. Totally guilty of thinking I will get to it as I save. Way harder than I thought. Life gets more expensive not less. I still dream though lol
Our municipality just east of you by an hour has turned into a bureaucratic nightmare in the last 5 years. They look for the engineers stamp to alleviate responsibilities.
What baffles me is why they make it so hard to build ,when , when you build taxes go up! No common sense.
We are definitely over governed. I did my shore line three years ago. My free permit from the MNR cost me 5500 in fees due to the municipality requirements..
I d love to have a few coffees with you and trade stories.
If you can swing a garage/shop your property enjoyment will multiply tenfold. Life is short and getting shorter .
Im in the process of building a shop. I put in an Ez-Flo septic system a quarter of your cost. Easy. Have a look .
Hey good morning C2. It sure seems it. Lots of fees for anything. I will check out the Ez-Flo - have a great week!
Hopefully that snow will be gone soon. The first thing I did after I bought the property was to build a barn. The thing with the barn is build it bigger than what you think you need. You won't be sorry. Good to hear from you GP. Later
Morning and thanks Mech! Great to hear from you too. I think that was a great plan. Hope you are keeping well !
Hey Gord, yep, I went through that crap too. I'm on Sturgeon Lake on the Trent Severn Waterway. We've got the district of Kawartha Lakes, Trent Severn Waterway and Bobcaygeon City works to deal with. I went through hell getting my boat house done, which is Grandfathered in-water. Unlike you though, I had incompetent builders, which I eventually fired and sued and won. They gave estimates of 6 weeks to complete it, but 18mths later, I fired them. We had to submit 4 permit plans, the first 3 of which got denied. Then I had problems with the builder never staffing properly and the builder not working with the boat launch people, and the builder never having raw materials on hand., and the builder cutting corners and the builder demanding more money. My 19yr old son and I ended up finishing the last 25% which never got done.
FIRST TIP: Never include changes to your dock on building plans, as the new 24’ rule kicks in, so we ended up losing 8’ of dock. Do all dock changes AFTER the project is done, by yourself.
Sadly, in Feb/21 my 1-room bunkie burned down. It was over 40yrs old, so it went up real fast. I had lost my job just 2 weeks prior, so I ended up doing all the work to keep myself busy. Took 5mths from start to finish and cost $24,500 and that's with all my labor for free. So probably $75,000 to replace it. No HVAC or plumbing either, just electricity.
SECONG TIP: Make sure your insurance covers cleanup from fire damage. I was quoted $6000 to take it all away. My neighbor and I did it for $1600 with the tractor he borrowed from his son.
THIRD TIP: Make sure your insurance covers all out-buildings as a TOTAL cost, not as a coverage of JUST the most expensive building.
The insurance companies will not hesitate to pro-rate the one impacted building and give you just a fraction of your coverage. Fought for WEEKS on this one.
Because my beautiful new boat house was 90% of the out-buildings value, they tried to pay me just 10% of the bunkie cost.
I ended up getting another $125,000 in coverage added to the total of all outbuildings. Just $250, so well worth it.
I took the cash buyout from the insurance company as I knew I'd be building it myself. Don't take their 1st or 2nd offer. Hold out for about 83%
The water clearance on my lake is 50', so I barely made it at 53' for the replacement bunkie on the same spot....pure luck.
As everyone knows who is reading this, I needed to buy lumber during the Pricing Apocalypse. I ended up being short, and had to pay $6000 more in lumber right at the WORST time when costs were at the highest. I was sick to my stomach, but the project was underway.
FOURTH TIP: Buy 10% more lumber than you need. All styles of lumber can be returned if needed.
FIFTH TIP: When buying new tools for the build, just call them “building supplies” when talking to the wife. By the time she figures it out, the project is done, and the only question you need to answer is when she says “Where did all these tools come from?”
FINAL TIP: Whatever you think your beer budget for the project is…..triple it. Yeah, more "building supplies".
FYI…..I am looking/hoping/praying for my first tractor in 2023.
I am already planning on an “extension” of my shed, which is what I told the wife.
My shed will be about 4x larger than it currently is, to hold the tractor and all the implements.
How's she goin'? All you have said is so true GP. It makes you wonder why we would subject ourselves to all this. The rules and regulations are there for a reason and I really do believe they are useful for the most part, but they sure don't make it easy to build within the rules. It's like these rules and regulations are they to stop us from building, rather than encourage us to build and build safely and properly. Good luck and take care!!!
Morning Grampie. Yup agreed. I think many make good sense but it can certainly take the wind out of the happy excitement of a new build, pretty fast. Cheers and all the best!
I two went through the same process so built garage 28 by 32 it did not take .on before the garage was full with tractors, skidoo, boats, cars, trailers that I had to daa another extension of garage 12 by 32 plus made tall V-shaped roof so ended up with 2 floor on the extension then put in 1 ton crane with I beam going outside which then gave me additional strange for boats, skidoo. The moral of this sorry build the largest garage that you cannot afford will save money in future? Now that I have 1664 Sq ft storage my wife complains no room for her car, I two went first years 5 years no garage.Christopher Ottawa Canada, , by way this was just our cottage
LOL! Thanks Christopher! All the best!
All great points GP. There will always be certain things that we wish that we have done differently, but in the end most of us do have a budget we need to adhere to. Just think, if you would have built the garage when the cottage was built such things like the watercraft, snow machine, atv, or tractor may not have been possible thus not allowing many family memories to be made and upkeep and maintenence to be performed would be much more difficult. Life is full of choices and we must embrace the choices we make. I'm looking forward to the garage/bunkhouse project whenever it comes. Cheers.
GP again great content. This video can sure get the gears turning. Be safe my man.
Looks like a lovely spot . Bet its beautiful in summer. Hope you manage to get your storage problems sorted in a reasonable time frame for a sensible price. Let us know how you get on please.
You bet I will - thanks Ian!
Well, at least you don't need a permit to breathe up there.....yet.
LOL. Cheers Ron!
Noy yet
@@barrywiseman7012 LOL!!
Hi GP What about the use of an outhouse and set back rules from the lake if you can use an outhouse?
When we bought this house ,there was a small garage with a lean to on one side and no door on the garage . Built a pair of barn doors for it but the garage is so low that the doors don't open easily in winter and the garage quickly became too small for all my equipment(junk) as i call it . Now trying to save for a decent sized garage for it all.
I am just getting ready to retire! Wife and I are considering selling our place and building a Cottage up north, just thinking 🤔!! Nevertheless found video super helpful!!!!👍
Been there done that. If I knew then what I know now. $$$
GP....you could move to a home with garage.....or how about 40' containers?...good video GP.
Looking on the bright side, you can focus on finishing the woodshed! Hopefully that doesn’t require permits or surveys. I kept putting off building a Leanto style wood shed and finally did it last year.
Gord was wondering how one would find out all you need to know about building, septic, setback water rules. I guess asking is there a website with all. Thanks
That video hit close to home buddy I got the land all ready at lease 10 years ago for a garage 30 x 40 my buddy was a contractor gave me a price wish I had went ahead and did it because still no garage and with the prices now probably not going to happen so I know where you're coming from now I am depressed lol take care have a great night
LOL! Hey, at least we are in good company. :)) Cheers Tom!
So, what your saying is, no garage anytime soon eh Gord? I HATE leaving stuff outside, I don’t know what I’d do there….
LOL. Yup, I am stubborn as you know, Todd. Hard to swallow costs I could have avoided. But sooner or later, I have to do it. :))
GP, so...... when you selling? Lol
Yeah, I understand what you're sayin. 22 years ago, bought 5.5 acres, put up a cabin, and the Mrs. said, "what about the septic system cost?" (Even tho I could have an outhouse!) I spent the money for permits,.. inspection, materials and labor to put it in at a cost of $14,000 THEN!...BUT, now with all the restrictions, It would be double if not more.
Definitely increased the value as a investment, but wouldn't be able to replace what we have, AND... I ain't starting over!
LOL! Morning John. I'd be fibbing if I told you I haven't thought about it a few times of late - real estate values have escalated so much up here. But I have to admit...I like my plumbing indoors....LOL!
@@GPOutdoors so does my wife ! but she really enjoys the jacuzzi bath tub more! Just don't get up there much with all that's happening with caring for our elderly parents. Maybe some day we'll get back to 'normalcy' ?
If you build a cottage with out any barn or a wood stove you might just be from the GTA.
LOL! Too funny Dave. Cheers - thanks for the laugh...and you know I am...:))
@@GPOutdoors Have a great Day!
Morning Dave. can you email me at gordpotter55 at gmail dot com. Thanks!
Great advice, could you let me know the surveyor you used, as I am looking for one to do my property. Thanks
Morning Robert. Greg Bishop Surveying. Used them twice - really good folks to deal with. Best of luck!
boy O boy good thing we have all these RULES and rule makers to make more !!
GP, thanks for the character to share your short comings with us all. We’ve all been there… Well, in the immortal words of SR Haden in the movie Contact, why have one when you can have two at twice the cost… 😎 Take cate my friend.
LOL. Cheers Paul!
Good evening GP
Yup should of …
I know all about that..
You have some very tight rules to follow.. Wow.. Not sure if it is even worth it… But if you love the location then why not.. You and Carol must have a plan for there.. ❤️
Keep the Dreams alive..
Has everyone got over Covid and back to normal now..
I know it’s been a why but Heard some people say it just lingers on for a while.
Stay safe and always be kind my friend.
Cheers
Morning Gus and Sally! Yup, we are doing ok - the Province has now started removing the restrictions so it is nice to see folks and kids out on the streets again. Hope you are both well. Cheers!
Wow, to they're stricter there than they are in central NY. We just have outrageous taxes here
I don’t think the costs of things are going down anytime soon. More likely continue going up. Good Luck with your plans. I would suggest that it might be easier to find another cottage location with all of amenities that you required, but that would mean leaving behind your neighbours and all. I don’t think you want to do that.
Aww I feel your pain buddy. I was in the same situation 5 years ago. I had to sell my other place I needed a barn for my stuff. It looked for a year and we got lucky and found this place with three big barns on ten acres. I told my friend that was in the same situation I was in. He found a place and said he will just build a barn. Well long and behold he in the same situation as you with the government rules and law. It’s out of control. Hang in my friend. Cheers.
It we only knew then what we know now!
I'm with you brother! Here I experience the very same headaches as you. Although we live on an acreage on the far outskirts of a village we have to obey by their municipal rules and regulations as if we were in the very center of the village. And as you say, in the village you have a little pushmower but here in the woods we have other machinery and thus other needs. Even a woodshed is considered a building here.... go figure. But as the saying goes "never fight cityhall" ....
cheers_Phil
Ah yes the waterfront trap, it has reached Canada now too 😱
Now you'll see that older waterfront properties with every building/accommodation will become more and more sought after, because you can get away with everything, you are "merely" restoring it and not building new = No certification needed.
If you think this is bad, try Europe, you need approval and certification for every board, nail and screw, if anything is as much as 4mm out of line you're in trouble, if anything is closer to the shoreline than so and so and this'n this = Hell to pay.
And believe me, it'll get like that over there too.
It's an increasingly common issue around the world, so if you're thinking about building something, do it immediately, before laws are implemented that per all intents and purposes are meant to fleece you.