We represent clients in all types of residential and commercial purchase transactions. Whether you are purchasing a condominium in Toronto, a townhouse in Kitchener, or a cottage in Muskoka, our team has the experience to assist.

How it works: In order to take ownership of a property in Ontario, you need to retain (hire) a lawyer to act on your behalf. A lawyer’s role includes:

1. Searching title (ownership records) and working with the seller’s lawyer to ensure there are no legal issues with the property;

2. Acting on your behalf, and potentially on behalf of your mortgage lender, to advance the mortgage funds and secure the mortgage to the title of the property;

3. Receiving your downpayment funds to pay for the property on closing and paying your land transfer tax;

4. Meeting with you to review title to the property, sign closing documents;

5. Transferring the property into your name.

When you choose our law firm to represent you, you benefit by:

1. Having an introductory meeting with your lawyer to have a detailed discussion about your transaction;

2. Receiving an estimate of your closing costs so you can prepare your funds;

3. Accessing an experienced team to guide you throughout your transaction and keep your other partners (like realtors and mortgage agents) updated;

4. Leveraging technology to close your transaction from the comfort of your own home.

Whether you are selling a condominium in Mississauga, a townhouse in Vaughan, or a cottage in Wasaga, our team will ensure a smooth closing.

How it works: To sell your property, you need to hire a lawyer to help complete the sale. A lawyer’s role includes:

1. Working with the purchaser’s lawyer to exchange key documents, and receive sale funds on the closing date;

2. Meeting with you to review and sign closing documents;

3. Paying your mortgage to ensure it comes off the ownership of the property;

4. If applicable, pay your realtor’s commission and deliver your sale proceeds to you.

When you choose our firm, you benefit by:

1. Having an introductory meeting with your lawyer to have a detailed discussion about your transaction and estimating your sale proceeds;

2. Having access to an experienced team to guide you through your transaction and keep your other partners (like realtors) updated;

3. Leveraging technology to close your transaction from the comfort of your own home.

Whether it’s your first time or you have experience with refinances, and whether you are working with a institutional or private lender, we will ensure you have a smooth closing.

How it works: In some situations you will need to hire a lawyer to represent you, and possible your lender, in a refinance transaction. A lawyer’s role includes:

1. Ensuring you understand the mortgage terms;

2. Meeting with you to sign the necessary documents required by the lender;

3. Receiving funds from your new mortgage lender and paying out your existing mortgage lender;

4. Registering the new mortgage to title to the property and removing any existing mortgages from title.

When you choose our firm, you benefit from:

1. Having an introductory meeting with your lawyer to have a detailed discussion about your transaction;

2. Having access to an experienced team to guide you through your transaction and keep your other partners (like mortgage agents) updated;

3. Leveraging technology to refinance your property from the comfort of your own home.

Our team has the experience to help you with a variety of real estate needs, including:

1. Status Certificate Reviews

Reviewing a status certificate for a condominium corporation is a crucial step in your purchase. Our team has reviewed hundreds of status certificates, and we use our expertise to not only review your status certificate for you, but meet with you to explain it to you and discuss specific issues that could be of importance to you.

2. Assignments: Purchases and Sales

Assignment transactions are complex, and we have handled many assignment purchases and sales.

Whether you have a signed assignment agreement or you need us to draft an assignment agreement for you, we can help.

3. Reviews of Preconstruction Agreements of Purchase and Sale

We work with first time buyers and experienced investors to ensure they understand their preconstruction agreements. Whether you purchase a high-rise condominium unit in the GTA or a freehold home in Milton, we will meet with you to explain your contract and make sure you understand its intricacies so you have no surprises when your property is built. We provide written reviews so you have customized information about your purchase. We also estimate your closing costs to ensure you are prepared for closing and do not get caught off-guard by adjustments and closing costs.

4. Private Mortgages for Lenders

Whether you are a first-time private lender and need our help to draft a mortgage commitment or a high volume MIC, we can make sure your investment is secure and your transaction closes smoothly.

5. Title Transfers, Estate Transfers, and Other Conveyancing Matters

Whether you need to transfer property for estate planning or business reorganization reasons or if you need to sever a property, we will walk you through the process and make sure you receive the right advice.

6. HST Rebates

We assist our existing clients in applying for rebates for HST paid on new properties.

7. Independent Legal Advice

On occasion you may be completing a transaction and you may be required to obtain independent legal advice. We will work with you to ensure you receive impartial and detailed advice to ensure you understand your transaction.

8. Lease Agreement Reviews

We assist commercial clients in drafting and reviewing lease agreements.

9. Drafting Agreements

We assist clients in drafting agreements of purchase and sales. We also make sure our clients understand all technicalities and processes required to close if they don’t have a realtor involved.