Posted in Real Estate Law

Buying your first home is a major milestone — and while saving for your down payment is likely top of mind, it’s important to plan for additional expenses known as closing costs. These costs can add up quickly and often catch first-time buyers off guard, but being prepared can help ...

Owning real estate with an investment partner is a popular choice among real estate investors, but this strategy comes with its own set of challenges. While there are many advantages to sharing ownership of properties with a partner, clear communication in agreements is the true key to success.
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When purchasing property in Ontario, buyers need to be aware of the land transfer tax, a significant cost that can add thousands to your purchase price.What is land transfer tax?In Ontario, the land transfer tax is a fee you pay to the provincial government when you acquire real estate. It’s ca...

Every sector in the Canadian economy has been impacted by the rise in interest rates, but few quite as drastically as the real estate market.The dramatic rise in the prime interest rate is having a devastating impact on household budgets, and as a result we are seeing more and more power of sales...

Picture this: A client selling their home has removed workbenches from their garage to get ready for their big move. When the buyers did their final walk-through one month before their closing date, they noticed that the workbenches they originally saw when they purchased the house had been remov...