Real Estate Law & Property Law
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My New Construction Condo Is Not What I Thought It Would Be?
Four years later (if your lucky depending how early you purchased your preconstruction condominium unit), you just finished your pre-delivery inspection ("PDI") with a builder representative...
Foreign Buyer Ban and Anti-House Flipping Laws Implemented in 2023
The Foreign Buyer Ban If you have been trying to buy a house over the last few years, you may feel it's impossible to get one...
Interest on your condo deposits; how and when do you get paid by the builder or when does the builder have to pay you?
Normally, unless explicitly written into your contract, interest is not required under law in Ontario to be paid on your deposits or any other amounts paid...
Holiday Decorations for Condominiums
With the holidays upon us, many of us get into the festive mood by decorating our homes for the season. Your options are practically limitless if...
What to discuss with your real estate lawyer when buying a condo
When purchasing real estate, the help of an experienced real estate lawyer can be invaluable. But if you are purchasing a condo, there are some notable...
What is Land Transfer Tax and How Do I Calculate How Much I Owe?
As the famous saying goes – 'Nothing is certain except death and taxes.' When purchasing or selling a real estate property in Canada, you must consider...
Understanding Delayed Occupancy Compensation
In Ontario, once qualified for enrollment with Tarion, a condo developer can initially set its own tentative and outside occupancy dates for a new condo development....
The Best Way to Transfer Real Estate Property to Family
Buying and selling real estate has always been tedious; however, transferring property has added risks. When transferring property to your family, if you don't follow the...
What is the role of a lawyer in a real estate transaction?
Buying a house is one of the most significant investments you will ever make in your life. You are not just buying a house where you...
Backing Out of a Purchase Agreement
Toronto has experienced the fastest growing market on record. Buyers have been participating in bidding wars, fighting hard to lock themselves into a contract on a...
