Real Estate Law

Real Estate Law

Toronto City Council Considers Increased ‘Luxury Home’ Tax

The Toronto City Council recently weighed the possibility of raising the city’s Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) on homes valued at $2…
February 19, 2021
Real Estate Law

Real Estate Transaction Fees Expected to Increase After Software Acquisition

Competition is one of the key elements of a free market and keeping pricing fair for the end-users of a product or…
February 5, 2021
Breach of Contract

Misrepresentation Prompts Court to Rescind Real Estate Agreement

When parties enter into a contract, they generally do so in reliance on certain information. For example, if a business contracts a…
January 23, 2021
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Breach of Contract

Ontario Court Holds Party to Buy/Sell Clause Despite Pandemic Challenges

The economic downturn caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created a number of financial difficulties for businesses across Canada. However, an…
December 25, 2020
Real Estate Law

Residential Real Estate Transactions During COVID-19: A New Experience

As certain areas of Ontario, including Toronto, go into lockdown mode, we are once again shifting how we do things to accommodate…
November 26, 2020
Real Estate Law

Inter-Family Transfers of Recreational Properties: What You Should Know

When it comes to recreational properties such as cottages or vacation homes, families often want to pass these properties down in the…
November 13, 2020
Real Estate Law

Assigning a New Condo Purchase: What You Need to Know

There have been several reports lately of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Toronto’s short-term and long-term condo rental market. Travel…
November 6, 2020
Business Law

Real Estate Agents & Brokers Now Permitted to Incorporate in Ontario

As of October 1st, a new Ontario regulation permitting the creation of Personal Real Estate Corporations has come into force. The Trust…
October 2, 2020