Real Property Reports (RPR’s) Alberta

Verify Your Property Boundaries and Improvements with a Certified Real Property Report

Real Property
Reports (RPR’s)

A Real Property Report is a legal document that illustrates the boundaries of a parcel of land and the location of all visible improvements relative to those boundaries. At ProtechGeo Surveying Ltd., every Real Property Report is prepared under the supervision of our Principal Alberta Land Surveyor in accordance with the Alberta Land Surveyors’ Association (ALSA) Manual of Standard Practice, giving you a clear and reliable picture of your property.

Whether you are buying, selling, refinancing, or seeking municipal compliance, our team combines a field survey of your improvements with a thorough plan and title search to deliver an accurate, professional report you can depend on. We prepare Real Property Reports for residential and commercial properties in both urban and rural settings throughout Alberta.

When do you need
a RPR?

A Real Property Report gives buyers, sellers, lenders, and municipalities in Alberta a clear, reliable picture of your property and its improvements.

Our Approach

Municipal compliance review is what usually delays an RPR. The municipality checks the report against its setback and bylaw requirements, and that review runs on its own schedule. A deck built two feet into a setback surfaces at that stage. We identify those conflicts during the field survey and tell you before the report goes in, while there is time to respond.

A Real Property Report documents the location of a property's boundaries and its visible improvements, such as buildings, garages, decks, and fences, along with any encroachments, easements, and rights-of-way that affect the title

Certifications & Associations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Real Property Reports in Alberta, from homeowners and from lenders and lawyers.

How long does a Real Property Report take?

Fieldwork and drafting are the shortest part of the job. The municipal compliance review sets the timeline, and it runs on the municipality’s schedule. Tell us your closing date when you book.

What is a compliance certificate and do I need one?

A compliance certificate is the municipality’s confirmation that the improvements shown on your RPR meet local bylaws and setback requirements. It is stamped directly on the report. Most Alberta residential purchase agreements require an RPR with compliance, so a sale will usually need one.

Who pays for the RPR in a sale?

In most Alberta residential transactions the seller pays, because the standard purchase contract makes a current RPR with compliance a seller’s obligation. Your own contract governs, so check it or ask your lawyer.

When do I need a Real Property Report (RPR)?

Real Property Reports are commonly required when buying or selling property, refinancing, obtaining permits, or confirming municipal compliance.

Where do you provide RPRs?

ProtechGeo Surveying Ltd. proudly serves communities throughout Alberta including Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Calgary and St. Albert. We support residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal projects.

What is the difference between an RPR and a legal survey plan registered at Land Titles?

An RPR is prepared to support real estate transactions, permitting, and development review, and is not registered at Land Titles the way a subdivision or right-of-way plan is. It shows your property boundaries and the location of visible improvements so buyers, lenders, and municipalities can rely on an accurate picture of the property.

What is a compliance certificate and do I need one with my RPR?

A compliance certificate is issued by the municipality confirming that the improvements shown on your RPR meet local bylaws and setback requirements. Many real estate transactions require an RPR with municipal compliance, and our team can coordinate with the municipality on your behalf.

Does my RPR need to be updated?

An RPR should reflect the current state of the property, so if improvements such as a garage, deck, fence, or addition have been added since the report was prepared, it will likely need to be updated. We can review your existing RPR and advise whether an update is needed.

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Real Property Reports (RPR’s) Alberta