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Many people believe that as long as 2 parties sign on a contract, then it must be legal and binding – aka, you must follow it. That is not true, because contracts must still obey [...]
Many people believe that as long as 2 parties sign on a contract, then it must be legal and binding – aka, you must follow it. That is not true, because contracts must still obey [...]
Many property owners have the misconception that a real estate purchase is a one-time thing, and that after you signed all the papers, it’s done. Actually, there are 3 different ways of [...]
Do you own property in Toronto or Ottawa? If so, you may be forced to pay additional taxes and it could cost you thousands or tens of thousands, depending on the value of your property. However, [...]
What is the non-resident speculation tax (NRST) and why should I care about it? Since October 25, 2022, the NRST is a 25% tax that is charged on all purchases of residential properties located [...]
In probate applications, bond is a very important concept. If the Court requires the applicant applying to be the estate trustee to post bond, then it’s definitely bad news for them. Not only is [...]
There are many reasons why you want to own a home but do not want to be on the deed: mortgage application problems, tax issues (only your principal residence is exempt from capital gains), and [...]
When a person sells their property, they have to ensure that all debts in relation to that property, such as mortgages, are paid off. Of course, they can use the sale proceeds to pay for those. [...]
Many of our Wills & Estates clients are troubled by one question: when should I set up my will? If I set it up too early, what if my life changes later on? It seems too much trouble to be [...]
For many people, real estate purchase is both an exciting and a highly stressful situation. In addition to choosing that right house, there are many complex documents that they must review, [...]
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