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General / Are tax sales final?

« Last post by John_yjt on September 27, 2021, 01:36:21 PM »

Someone on social media is claiming that a property sold in a tax sale can be recovered by the previous owner is they paid their debt within 12 months of a property being old in a tax sale tender. That I would just get my money back, but title would go back to them. I don't believe this but I want to confirm. Is the tax sale final once the balance is paid?

john

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General / Re: Ramara - Lakeview Results

« Last post by Dave2 on September 21, 2021, 03:06:28 PM »

Winning bid $156,000,  59 bids. compared to $51,000 assessed value

Obviously a number of people were not worried about possible conservation authority approval.

Anybody talk to them?

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General / Re: Ramara - Orkney Beach - "bathing rights"

« Last post by Slick_Willy on September 20, 2021, 01:11:59 PM »

Lakeview Dr was a decent lot with good zoning, but it's conversation-regulated land (adjacent to provincially significant wetland).

Any development would need approval from conservation authority. I don't think that means it's impossible, but could be difficult.

Should have results by now.... anyone know what it went for?

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General / Re: Ramara - Orkney Beach - "bathing rights"

« Last post by smilesnoopy on September 14, 2021, 04:31:16 AM »

The lawn is well maintained likely by all those neighbours with benches and a nice "private property" sign.  It will be difficult to deal with the easements or share your backyard with many neighbours even if you mange to jump the hoops and build something.  It looks like I can't attach photos here.

Any thought 4256 lakeview drive for a vacant land? 

All the others are cancelled or postponed.

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General / Re: Ramara - Orkney Beach - "bathing rights"

« Last post by Matt on September 13, 2021, 09:07:12 PM »

I have talked a person living near the property.  He says the whole community is against the idea of someone building on that land.  They want the land to be vacant as long as they can access the water through the land as stipulated in the easements.  It looks removing easements would be difficult, and future constructions could lead to strong resistances.  Township should buy or take over this property, and make it an official public park.

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General / Re: Bayham Results

« Last post by Dave2 on September 03, 2021, 11:53:59 PM »

Walnut street was sold.  over 25 bids. winning bid $76,000 compared to $43,500 assessed value

I figure that is full value and I did not like the small 1/2 acre lot size unless it is serviced

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General / Bayham Results

« Last post by Slick_Willy on September 02, 2021, 09:05:44 PM »

Anyone have 'em? Think only the lot in Vienna went through. Looked like a decent piece of land.

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General / Ramara - Orkney Beach - "bathing rights"

« Last post by Slick_Willy on August 27, 2021, 12:32:48 PM »

Wanted to see what the deal with Orkney Beach was. Township disclaims that the land is subject to multiple rights of way and is not buildable. However, it has a very high appraised value/taxes for a supposedly non-buildable lot.

I pulled a couple of the easements themselves and it seems the land and adjacent beach are subject to the "bathing rights" of neighbouring cottages. Probably used as a bit of water access for the community. Street view shows the lawn being maintained and a bench overlooking the water.

I, personally, am not convinced that this makes the lot unbuildable. If I were a real estate lawyer I'd argue that building a small cottage in the corner of the lot does not substantially interfere with the neighbours "bathing rights."

Prospective buyer would also have to deal with the conservation-regulated small waterway bisecting the lot, and any shoreline regs.

It's all two much hassle for me so I'm sitting it out and sharing what I know about the landmines - haven't check all the registered easements, but I think it might be at least theoretically be a worthwhile venture for someone - as long as they are willing to deal with conservation authority and bathing neighbours in your yard (or if you think you can negotiate the removal of ~20 separate rights of way)  

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Property Information / Re: Rideau Lakes

« Last post by melina675 on August 09, 2021, 12:34:43 PM »

I know I'm replying to this thread after a very long time, I just want to know the cottage is still available for sale with whole furniture and EliteBaby coupons kids toys?

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Member Experiences / Re: I won a lanark Highlands property

« Last post by worldjohn on August 02, 2021, 11:44:36 PM »

my concern was that the trail might have been on private property but apparently it is partly on a road allowance and the rest of the trail is on the boundary between lanark and frontenac counties. so access looks legal.  I put a quick ad on kijiji and already I have a solid offer of 20,000$ giving me a quick 10,000 profit.  now I am wondering whether I should take the quick 10k (which I dont really need right now) or wait put a yurt on it and sell it for 100k instead. any advice?
Also this buyer really wants cheap land in this area so if any of the other winners want to sell they can pm me and I can connect you.