Service Area: Real Estate

Finances are an important part of home buying. When looking to buy a home, a home purchaser will consider the funds that they have available[...]

Local: Ottawa City Council Approves New Development Charges Earlier this year, the Ottawa City Council approved new development charges, an increase of about 11-12% from[...]

The Department of Finance Canada announced on July 29, 2024 that as of August 1, 2024 the Federal Government would allow up to 30-year amortizations[...]

Advocates of consumer protection are celebrating the Homeowner Protection Act (“HPA”), 2024, which was passed by the Ontario Legislature on June 6, 2024, banning the[...]

A 2023 Ontario Superior Court case, Lake v Cambridge (City), 2023 ONSC 5200, confirmed that a purchaser is entitled to complete a transfer relying on[...]

What is title? “Title” is a legal term for a person or company’s rights of ownership in a private property. This is different from a[...]

The recent announcement from the Federal Government regarding an increase in the capital gains inclusion rate for individuals, trusts, and corporations has sparked significant discussion.[...]

Join our virtual panel on May 29 as we delve into the critical aspects of domestic contracts and prenuptial agreements for young couples and blended[...]

If you are purchasing a home in Ontario, you likely know that you should retain a real estate lawyer to close the transaction for you.[...]