Financing Rural-Suburban Fringe Properties in Northern Markham: Septic, Well and Conservation Limits

What should buyers check before financing a Markham property with a well or septic system Most Markham homes use City water and sewers, but some estate and rural properties on the edges of the city rely on a private well and septic system, and some sit inside the Greenbelt or Oak Ridges Moraine plan

The Underused Housing Tax and Vacant Home Rules in York Region: What Still Applies

Does the Underused Housing Tax still apply to Markham property owners The federal Underused Housing Tax (UHT) charged 1% a year on certain vacant or underused homes from 2022. Budget 2025 proposed ending it, and according to a September 2026 accounting summary, legislation repealing it for 2025 and

The Markham Infill Playbook: Severing a Mature Lot in Unionville or Markham Village

How do you sever a lot in Markham In Markham, splitting one residential lot into two requires a consent from the City’s Committee of Adjustment under the Planning Act. Staff review whether the new lots fit the Official Plan, zoning and the character of the street, and approvals usually come with con