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General / Re: GIS GPS RTK Glonass etc

« on: June 06, 2019, 03:57:26 AM »

Perhaps this might help? https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/9/25/16362296/gps-accuracy-improving-one-foot-broadcom

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General / Re: Research carefully - High Minimum Bid Properties

« on: September 10, 2015, 10:35:25 PM »

Keep it civil please mountain man... even if it kind of (?) rhymes...lol

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General Discussion / Re: Grey highland

« on: November 21, 2014, 03:24:01 AM »

That is insane....  Higher then assessed value...

Assessed values have not kept pace with the recent rapid escalation in farm land values, however I have to agree with jt that only a small portion of the 200 acres would be useful for modern farming practices, which requires larger fields for bigger equipment.  Therefore the highest bid is certainly less than the land's market value, but I don't think its a great bargain either.

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General / Re: Township of Archipeligo results.

« on: April 01, 2014, 09:02:46 PM »

     That makes sense, unless the act governing tax sales specifies a time frame in which the deposits for tenders must be returned. I wonder if anyone has had an issue with their bid deposit being kept for an unreasonable amount of time?

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General / Re: Township of Archipeligo results.

« on: March 31, 2014, 04:30:25 PM »

     I took the positive view that there was a small possibility I could be awarded the tender, if first and second place bidders had forfeited their deposits.  However, I probably would have been quite concerned as too why the top two bidders would have walked away from their money.  Under this circumstance, the municipality could not legally keep my deposit, if I too decided not to pay the remaining 80% balance.  
     In addition to this tender I have had several second place bids in the last half year, with no first place bids!  I second guess myself after losing, but conclude that I have bid reasonable amounts, and allow for respectable profit in my bids... otherwise what is the point?
     Patience is not a problem, I did win one tender 3-4 years ago, problem is that my wife and I fell in love with the property, and are not likely to ever sell... not much of a good business plan, but it keeps me in the good books with my better half!
     Thank you for the compliment and invite, Cobourg is a beautiful town, and I will try and stop by some time.

Cheers!  

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General / Re: Township of Archipeligo results.

« on: March 30, 2014, 07:59:42 PM »

     Rising water levels are good news for many of the cottagers all around the great lakes, unfortunately with my third place bid on this one, I am not among them. 
     As a side note, the municipality decided to keep both second, and third place bid deposits for the two week period, despite my protest that it was only second place they were supposed to hold!

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General / Re: Township of Archipeligo results.

« on: March 29, 2014, 08:43:05 PM »

My bid was based on being a "do it yourself" type, and I looked at this one as something I could work on while staying there on weekends, holidays etc..  I have a few good friends that might like to make use of it too, in return for some help. It might have taken me a couple of years to get it into decent shape perhaps, but it could have been enjoyed by family and friends, once some of the work was completed, until it was ready for sale.

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General / Re: Huron-Kinloss

« on: February 06, 2014, 07:30:20 PM »

Perhaps one reason for the lower winning bid, is that according to the municipal tax clerk, a relative of the deceased owner is still living in the house.

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General / Re: Township of Archipeligo results.

« on: December 05, 2013, 04:18:02 PM »

It's hard to say what the market value for this one might be, as it's water access to Georgian Bay has been affected by the low water levels.  I came in third, with a bid of $105,020.00.

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General Discussion / Re: Trent Hills - Watch the high flooding Risk

« on: February 11, 2013, 10:04:47 PM »

Just a simple post of support to keep things positive, or at least respectful.  I for one, enjoy the banter, and appreciate the advice and opinions of all.

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General Discussion / Re: Trent Hills - Watch the high flooding Risk

« on: July 05, 2012, 09:38:35 PM »

Prime migratory game bird hunting location... possible hunting lease opportunities?  I am curious as to what the leasing values might be... that is if you are don't mind sharing?

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Questions and Answers / Re: HST

« on: May 24, 2012, 12:51:40 AM »

I was the successful bidder on a 98 acre property in Huntsville in 2010, however the G.S.T. was not added by the municipality in that instance.

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General / Re: Review of 2010 tax sales

« on: January 09, 2011, 04:37:24 PM »

Wow Les, don't hold back.  Tell us what you really think!

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Announcements / Re: Merry Christmas

« on: December 28, 2010, 06:46:15 PM »

Dave2,  I like your last point about municipalities facing tight budgets, and deciding to hold tax sales.  Given that, next year may be very busy.  As to Americans not paying their taxes on cottages, I think it would take quite a few years before we would see those properties up for tax sale.  However, it is your first point that causes me concern... perhaps the major players are siting and waiting because it could get difficult to resell many of these properties profitably?

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Announcements / Re: Merry Christmas

« on: December 27, 2010, 03:08:51 AM »

Merry Christmas to all, and my thanks to those who have contributed to the wealth of tax sale knowledge here... and hope that it may lead to $ wealth in the new year!