Real Estate
Difference between joint tenancy and tenancy in common home ownership Ontario PPS Law
When a single home owner passes, the title will fall into the estate of the homeowner either according to intestate law (Succession Law Reform Act) or in accordance to the...
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Land Transfer Tax Ontario PPS Law
A land transfer tax, levied by the provincial or territorial government (and sometimes by the municipality government, like Toronto’s too), is typically paid by the buyer of the property and...
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Title Insurance Ontario PPS Law
Title is a legal term used to describe ownership to land. When a purchaser purchases a land or a home, the title is transferred to him and he becomes the...
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Taxes on your real estate sale Ontario PPS Law
Learn about your tax obligation as a result of your real estate sale: Principle Residence exemption for Canadian residents: The principle residence exemption for Canadian Residents rule exempts payment of...
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What does your Real Estate Lawyer do for you Ontario PPS Law
Are you a Buyer? Your real estate lawyer will ensure the successful transfer of ownership, outlining the terms of your Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) and convey you a...
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Consideration for a First-time homebuyer Ontario PPS Law
I might have to step beyond the role of a lawyer for the purpose of this article. Ensure you have considered the steps below before you purchase your first home....
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Documents Required To Close Your Home Purchase Ontario PPS Law
Whether you’re purchasing, refinancing or selling your condo or your house, there’s a set of standard documents that you require in each of these transactions. Please consider this list below...
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