Acreage around Burford

Acreage is a big draw around Burford. Larger lots mean privacy, space and options, but they also come with more to verify before you buy.

Jon helps you check the things that matter before you make an offer, so you're buying with open eyes.

Start with zoning. Much of the land around Burford is designated agricultural, which protects farming but limits what you can add. Creating a new lot (a severance) on farmland is tightly restricted under provincial policy, so don't buy expecting to split the property later unless the County has confirmed it's possible.

Water and wastewater come next. Most acreage has a private well and septic system. In Ontario, private well owners can have their water tested for bacteria free of charge through Public Health Ontario, and a septic inspection should be part of your conditions. Ask for the well record, the age of the septic system and when it was last pumped.

Finally, think about taxes and neighbours. Land that's actively farmed can qualify for Ontario's lower farm property tax rate, but only with a registered farm business, so confirm how the property is taxed now and whether that will change when you buy. If there are livestock barns nearby, provincial Minimum Distance Separation rules can affect where you're allowed to build.