Real Estate
About This Practice
Real estate law covers the legal work behind buying, selling, or refinancing property in Ontario. In Ontario, a lawyer is legally required to close every property transaction, so whether you are buying your first condo in Brampton or selling a family home, a lawyer handles the part that makes the deal official.
A residential closing typically involves reviewing the agreement of purchase and sale, searching title to confirm the seller actually owns the property, arranging title insurance, calculating land transfer tax, preparing a statement of adjustments, registering the transfer, and moving funds on closing day. Ontario land transfer tax applies to most purchases, and qualifying first-time homebuyers may claim a provincial rebate of up to $4,000 (with an additional municipal rebate in the City of Toronto). Real estate work also covers commercial purchases, mortgage refinancing, and adding or removing someone from title.
People hire a real estate lawyer to make sure title is clean, the numbers add up, and nothing surprises them on closing day. Legal fees for a standard Ontario residential transaction generally fall in a flat-fee range, plus disbursements like title insurance, search costs, and registration charges.
How We Work
We make real estate straightforward. We review your agreement before key deadlines, explain your closing costs in plain numbers, and keep you updated so closing day is calm, not chaotic. Brampton and the wider GTA are our backyard, and we treat your purchase or sale with the same care we would want for our own.
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Frequently Asked
Yes. Under Ontario law, only a lawyer can complete the closing and register the transfer of a property. Your lawyer searches title, arranges title insurance, handles the funds, and makes sure ownership transfers properly, which a real estate agent is not licensed to do.
Closing costs vary by purchase price and lender. We provide a clear written breakdown of legal fees and disbursements early in the process so there are no surprises.
Ontario charges land transfer tax on most property purchases, calculated on a sliding scale based on the price. Under Ontario law, eligible first-time homebuyers can claim a refund of up to $4,000, and buyers in the City of Toronto may qualify for an additional municipal rebate. To qualify, you generally must be at least 18 and never have owned a home anywhere in the world.
Beyond the price, common Ontario closing costs include land transfer tax, legal fees, title insurance, title search and registration charges, and adjustments for items like property taxes the seller prepaid. Your lawyer provides a statement of adjustments before closing so you can see exactly how every figure is calculated.