Real Property Report
A Real Property Report in Alberta shows boundaries, structures, and encroachments, confirming compliance with municipal bylaws.
September 30, 2025
What is a Real Property Report?
A Real Property Report (RPR) is a legal document prepared by an Alberta land surveyor that shows the property boundaries, buildings, improvements, easements, and encroachments relative to lot lines. It provides a snapshot of compliance with municipal bylaws.
Why Real Property Reports Matter in Real Estate
RPRs matter in real estate because they ensure buyers, sellers, and lenders understand property boundaries and potential encroachments. They are often required in Alberta transactions to confirm compliance before closing.
Example of Real Property Report in Action
A homeowner selling their property in Calgary obtains an updated RPR showing that the garage sits within permitted setback limits and no structures encroach onto neighbouring land.
Key Takeaways
- Prepared by a licensed Alberta land surveyor.
- Shows property boundaries, structures, and easements.
- Confirms compliance with municipal bylaws.
- Commonly required for Alberta real estate sales.
- Protects buyers and lenders from boundary disputes.
Related Terms
- Survey
- Title Certificate
- Encroachment Agreement
- Land Use Bylaw
- Property Boundaries
Canadian respondents were more likely to expect an undersupply of development/redevelopment equity capital (63%) than debt capital (46%) in 2027. These are survey expectations, not measured financing volumes. Source: PwC and ULI, Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2027, pp. 136–137. Original chart.
Toronto census metropolitan area housing starts fell from 37,718 units in 2024 to 26,087 in 2025, a 30.8% decline (rounded to 31%). Starts measure construction begun, not completed homes. Source: CMHC, as cited in PwC and ULI, Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2027, p. 145. Original chart.
Illustrative calculation: a $4.5-million value ceiling versus income-based capacity of about $4.25 million at 4%, $3.62 million at 5% and $3.13 million at 6%. Assumes 50-year amortization and 1.15 debt coverage.
Source: Department of Finance missing-middle backgrounder and Budget 2026 Chapter 3, November 5, 2026. Fiscal-year funding starts are not home-completion dates.
