Real Estate

Real Estate Services

Let our firm help you navigate your real estate transactions with confidence to ensure timely and accurate closings.

A home is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your life. Whether you’re buying or selling, you can trust our firm to guide you through the process and make sure you’re covered from a legal perspective.

Services for Buyers

Preparing or reviewing the purchase agreement
Executing a title search—making sure the seller has the legal ownership and has the right to transfer that ownership; determining and explaining to you exactly what you are buying
Ensuring property taxes are not in arrears
Checking for liens against the property
Reviewing and executing mortgage instructions
Advising the client regarding insurance requirements
Where appropriate, providing advice on Tarion warranties and claim periods
Reviewing and auditing the statement of adjustments (i.e., the document that sets out any items that need to be added or subtracted from the purchase price, such the deposit paid, real estate agent fees, property taxes and utilities adjustments)
Performing other due diligence as needed, such as arranging for title insurance and letting you know what options you have

Services for Sellers

Preparing or reviewing the sales agreement
Making sure your legal and financial interests are protected, for example, if the sale does not go forward as planned
Obtaining copies of the necessary legal documents and reviewing them to ensure you do not promise too much to the buyer
Calculating the total amount, the buyer owes you (including tax and utility adjustments)
Answering questions from the buyer or their lawyer regarding the property title
Clearing up any title issues that need to be dealt with to move the sale to a proper close to get the money to the seller
Ensuring all requirements for closing are met
Ensuring timely delivery of all the money owed to you upon the sale of your property

Mortgage Refinance

Review of mortgage instructions
Taking the appropriate steps to select title insurer
Payment of Existing Mortgage
Prepare the mortgage documents
Registration of new mortgage
Reporting documents

We’ll take the time to answer your questions to ensure you feel 100% confident in your transaction. We can help with:

Residential Conveyancing; including purchases, sales, and financing
Commercial Conveyancing
General Conveyancing
Mortgages / Leases
Investment Sales and Purchases
Joint Ventures
Loan Agreements
Residential Tenancies
Zoning and Municipal Issues