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Why Do Lawyers Have to do a Title Search?

You can’t close a deal without your lawyer doing a title search. How else will your lawyer know whether the property you want to buy still has an old mortgage on it that was never removed? What about a lien … Read More

This entry was posted in Real Estate on November 18, 2018 by Andrew.

Be Careful When Flipping That Condo

Be prepared to pay tax on all your profits if you decide you want to “flip” your new condo unit before you take possession. You may try to argue with CRA that the profit you made on the sale should … Read More

This entry was posted in Real Estate on November 18, 2018 by Andrew.

New Changes to the Land Transfer Tax for Non-Residents of Canada

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This entry was posted in Real Estate on August 7, 2017 by Andrew.

Bill 165, Licensed Home Inspectors Act, 2016

Ontario first started discussing plans to license home inspectors back in 2013, when it assembled a panel of experts to draft a report. The panel made a number of recommendations, including that inspectors be required to pass a written exam … Read More

This entry was posted in Real Estate and tagged Real Estate on December 17, 2016 by Andrew.

A Win For Testamentary Freedom

A 2016 Court of Appeal ruling in the Spence Estate case reinstated a testator’s will and is a good decision in favour of testamentary freedom. The lower court’s decision was troubling in the sense that it created uncertainty for lawyers … Read More

This entry was posted in Wills & Estates on December 16, 2016 by Andrew.

Another Reason For Title Insurance

A recent case from the Ontario Court of Appeal should make all real estate lawyers and their clients think twice about not getting title insurance on home purchases. In 2006, Paul and Stephanie MacDonald purchased a house in Toronto and, … Read More

This entry was posted in Real Estate on March 1, 2016 by Andrew.

Don’t Lose Your HST Rebate

New homes in Ontario are subject to HST. When the builder sets the price on a new home, the builder includes the HST as part of the purchase price. So on closing you don’t have to pay HST in addition … Read More

This entry was posted in Real Estate on December 6, 2015 by Andrew.

Why Do You Need A Will Part 1

Close to half of Canadians don’t have a will. Who will determine who gets their assets? Who will determine with whom their children will live? If you die without a will, the provincial government will decide how your assets will … Read More

This entry was posted in Wills & Estates and tagged Wills & Estates on January 3, 2013 by Andrew.

Don’t Sign That Agreement Until Your Lawyer Checks It Out – Reason 6 – TARION (II)

Can builders substitute materials or make changes to plans and specifications to a new house without a purchaser’s permission? You may be surprised at the answer.

One of the reasons why buyers of new homes and condominiums choose to buy … Read More

This entry was posted in Real Estate and tagged Real Estate on December 29, 2012 by Andrew.

Don’t Sign That Agreement Until Your Lawyer Checks It Out – Reason 5 – TARION (1)

Tarion Warranty Corporation is a private corporation that was established in 1976 to protect the rights of new home buyers and regulate new home builders and is responsible for administering the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act, which outlines the … Read More

This entry was posted in Uncategorized on December 17, 2012 by Andrew.

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