Infill Construction Surveys in Calgary: Every Survey, Engineer and Plan You Need to Build (2026)
If you’re planning to build on an inner-city lot, an infill construction survey in Calgary is one of the first…
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Backyard Suites (Garden Suites) in Calgary: What Changed in 2026, What Didn’t, and Is Your Lot Eligible?
Calgary made one type of suite automatic to build in 2026 — and left the other completely unchanged. Here’s the real difference, what a backyard suite costs, and a new $35,000 City incentive you may qualify for.
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3 Costs Investors Forget When Budgeting Infill
Land and construction are only two-thirds of the number that matters. Here’s the $90,000 to $170,000 in soft costs, financing interest, and contingency most infill budgets miss — and how to build a pro forma that holds up.
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What Can You Build on R-C2 in Calgary? A Homeowner’s Guide (2026)
R-C2 is now the zoning on many inner-city lots after the 2026 repeal — and it can still support up to four livable units. Here’s what’s actually buildable, and how it compares to R-CG.
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Is My Lot Still R-CG? How to Check Your Calgary Property’s Zoning After the Repeal.
Is My Lot Still R-CG? Check Your Calgary Zoning (2026) TL;DR: On August 4, 2026, Calgary’s blanket rezoning was repealed…
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Calgary Infill vs. Suburban: Real Numbers Compared
Buying a rental and building infill aren’t the same investment with different price tags — they’re different risk profiles. Real numbers on land, construction, rent, and the true cap rate versus the gross yield everyone quotes.
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Does My Calgary Lot Qualify for Multi-Unit Development?
Some owners assume their lot definitely qualifies because a neighbour just built a fourplex. Others assume it definitely doesn’t. Five things actually decide it — check yours before the August 4 deadline.
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Rent One, Live in One: Calgary’s Smartest Infill Strategy
Own an inner-city Calgary lot? You don’t have to sell to unlock its value. The Rent One, Live in One strategy lets you redevelop, stay put, and earn rental income from the units you build.
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Calgary’s Blanket Rezoning Repeal: What Changed, Why It Happened, and What It Means for Your Property
Calgary spent two years on a zoning U-turn — a citywide rezoning passed in 2024, then repealed by a newly elected Council in 2026. Here’s the full timeline and what it means for your property.
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R-CG Zoning Calgary: What It Means for Your Property
R-CG zoning lets you build up to 4 units on your Calgary lot. Here’s what that means for your property’s value.