In Ontario, Land Transfer Tax is payable to the Provincial Government when you buy land or a home, or an interest in land or a home. This Land Transfer Tax is calculated based on the purchase [...]

COVID-19 has certainly not prevented the real estate market to rise. In fact, since the pandemic, the real estate market has been hotter than ever. However, a hot real estate market, comes with a [...]

After visiting numerous model homes and reviewing various floor plans, you entered into a Purchase Agreement to buy your dream home.  Construction begins, you pick your finishes, and you can see [...]

Even in light of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, springtime in Ottawa brings rising temperatures and with those rising temperatures the real estate market really heats up.  In today’s market, [...]

In light of the developing COVID-19 pandemic Mann Lawyers LLP remains open and available to assist our clients through this difficult time. We are committed to doing our part in promoting “social [...]

One of the first talks that separating couples have is whether or not either party is moving out of the house. Kids or one’s own finances oftentimes make it clear that one can’t afford to [...]

In today’s real estate market it is becoming more common for relatives to add their names onto the title of a house to help the real owner — typically a child or parent — qualify for a mortgage. [...]

Buying or selling a property can be a very exciting time. So many intricate details, all with time sensitivities, and so many different service providers to interact with – it can be [...]

When you are purchasing a property with someone else, you will be asked how you wish to take “title” to the property. Title is also commonly known as the ownership of a property. You will have [...]

If a house is on your wish list for 2018, you may have heard about changes to the qualification rules for mortgages. There are new rules in effect as of January 1, 2018 that will affect your [...]