Real Estate Law

 

How can we help?

  • Buying or selling a home is usually one of the biggest financial decisions a person will ever make. We are here to help you through every step of the Real Estate transaction.

    Before you sign an agreement, we can assist you by reviewing your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, including helping you with conditions which protect your interests. We will meet with you to review the title of the property, and explain the various options you may have with respect to how the marketability of title to the property will be assured. We will also review the relevant closing costs, including applicable taxes (HST, Land Transfer Tax, etc.), title insurance, and legal fees.Finally, we will work with your financial institution and review your mortgage terms with you, and provide you with a written reporting letter at the end of the transaction.

    It is important that you understand what you are signing and agreeing to. We will take the time to ensure that you are comfortable with and knowledgeable about the entire process.

  • The purchase and sale of a recreational property is slightly different from the purchase and sale of a residential property.

    We are here to help guide you through the unique aspects of cottages, chalets and recreational property ownership, including waterfront and rural location issues, condominium management, and resort property ownership.

    Finally, we will work with your financial institution to assist in the financing of your recreational property.

    It is important that you understand what you are signing and agreeing to. We will take the time to ensure that you are comfortable with and knowledgeable about the entire process.

  • Commercial property is very different from residential or recreational property.

    We can assist you with negotiating the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, conducting due diligence, and any other issues relating to the closing of your transaction. In order to receive financing, lenders often require a host of documents and reports to support the proposed purchase price and mortgage. We can assist in the preparation of any necessary documents and will work closely with you and your lender to ensure a smooth closing.

    Additionally, you will often need to deal with tenant leases and other contractual issues. We are well equipped to assist you in every aspect of your commercial real estate transaction.

    We will work with you to explain the entire process, and to ensure that you have a clear understanding of your rights and obligations in the transaction.

  • Whether you are purchasing the property yourself or through a corporation or partnership, you need to ensure that you know all of the facts before you ultimately close the deal.

    We are here to help guide you through the unique aspects of investment property ownership, including leading, short and long term rentals, multiple unit residential and commercial complexes condominium management, and resort ownership.

    We will assist you in choosing the best ownership structure and will ensure that the contracts and agreements accurately reflect your objectives.

  • For most people, a mortgage is the biggest financial obligation that they will ever have. Whether purchasing a home, condominium, recreational property or commercial property, refinancing an existing mortgage or adding a home equity line of credit or second mortgage, we are here to assist you.

    We will work closely with you and your lender through each step of the process to ensure that you are fully informed and that the transaction proceeds and closes smoothly.