Real Estate

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Many people, at some point in their life, will buy and/or sell residential property. We at Douglas Law Firm would love to help you! We want to make the process easy and run smoothly for you, so you don’t have to stress.

Buying or selling a home can be one of the biggest decisions you ever make so finding the right lawyer matters!

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    01 — WHY A LAWYER?

    Why Do You Need a Real Estate Lawyer?

    A real estate lawyer is required to complete the legal work involved in transferring title on a purchase or sale transaction.

    Your lawyer also helps manage important legal details, including reviewing deadlines, completing title searches and identifying issues that may need to be addressed before closing.

    YOUR LAWYER HANDLES THE LEGAL DETAILS

    Important dates, documents and legal requirements all need attention.

    An Agreement of Purchase and Sale contains important dates and deadlines. We review the transaction and complete the legal work required to help prepare for closing.

    02 — OUR REAL ESTATE SERVICES

    Our Real Estate Services

    We provide legal services for a wide range of real estate transactions and property-related matters.

    01

    Purchase

    02

    Sale

    03

    Mortgages

    04

    Refinancing

    05

    Title Transfers

    06

    Survivorship Applications

    07

    Agreement Reviews

    08

    Private Lending

    09

    Private Transactions

    10

    Status Certificate Review

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    New Build Agreement Review

    03 — BUYING A PROPERTY

    Buying a Property

    Purchasing a home or other property involves a number of legal steps before the transaction can be completed. Once you have signed your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, send a copy to our office so we can begin working on your file.

    Residential Purchases
    First-Time Home Purchases
    Condominium Purchases
    New Construction Purchases
    Commercial Property Purchases
    Private Real Estate Transactions
    04 — SELLING A PROPERTY

    Selling a Property

    Selling a property also involves important legal requirements that need to be completed before the transaction can close. Our team can assist with the legal details and documents required to complete your sale.

    Residential Sales
    Condominium Sales
    Commercial Sales
    Private Sales
    05 — MORTGAGES & REFINANCING

    Mortgages & Refinancing

    Whether you are obtaining a mortgage to purchase a property, refinancing an existing mortgage or dealing with a private mortgage, there are important legal documents and requirements that need to be addressed.

    01 New Mortgages
    02 Mortgage Refinancing
    03 Mortgage Discharges
    04 Private Mortgages
    05 Private Lending
    06 Other Mortgage-Related Transactions
    06 — OTHER REAL ESTATE MATTERS

    Other Real Estate Matters

    Not every real estate matter involves buying or selling a property. We can assist with a variety of other property-related legal matters.

    01

    Title Transfers

    Assistance with transferring or changing ownership of a property.

    02

    Survivorship Applications

    Assistance with the legal steps involved when a joint owner passes away.

    03

    Status Certificate Reviews

    Review of condominium status certificates as part of your purchase.

    04

    New Build Agreements

    Review of Agreements of Purchase and Sale for newly built properties.

    05

    Agreement Reviews

    Legal review of your Agreement of Purchase and Sale before signing.

    06

    Private Transactions

    Legal assistance for privately negotiated real estate transactions.

    07 — WHAT TO EXPECT

    Your Real Estate Transaction

    Once you have an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, send a copy to our office so that we can begin working on your transaction. For added convenience, appointments and signings can also be completed virtually where appropriate.

    STEP 01

    Agreement

    Provide our office with your completed Agreement of Purchase and Sale.

    STEP 02

    Intake

    We collect the information and documents needed for your transaction. Your appointment can be completed virtually for added convenience.

    STEP 03

    Preparing for Closing

    We complete the necessary legal work and communicate anything required before your closing date.

    STEP 04

    Signing & Closing

    We review the closing documents and work toward completing your transaction. Where appropriate, signing appointments can also be completed virtually.

    08 — GETTING STARTED

    What Should I Have Ready?

    Having the necessary information ready can help your transaction move forward smoothly. Depending on your transaction, our office may request some or all of the following.

    Two copies of your identification
    A void cheque
    Home insurance information
    Mortgage information
    Agreement of Purchase and Sale
    Other requested documents
    09 — FOR BUYERS

    Buyer Checklist

    Before Closing

    • Provide mortgage paperwork to your lawyer
    • Arrange home insurance
    • Confirm sufficient funds for closing
    • Book your signing appointment
    • Discuss title arrangements

    Moving

    • Arrange your movers
    • Book your condominium elevator
    • Arrange utilities
    • Set up internet, phone and television
    • Arrange home security

    Update Your Information

    • Arrange mail forwarding
    • Notify financial institutions
    • Update applicable government records
    • Update your driver’s licence
    • Update vehicle information
    10 — CLOSING & AFTER CLOSING

    What Happens Next?

    Once all closing documents have been prepared, we will contact you to schedule your signing appointment. This typically takes place approximately one week before your closing date.

    01 — CLOSING

    Signing & Closing

    Once all closing documents have been prepared, we will contact you to schedule your signing appointment. This typically takes place approximately one week before your closing date.

    Once the transaction has successfully closed, we will notify you and provide you with the information you need to obtain the keys to your new property.

    02 — AFTER CLOSING

    Your Reporting Letter

    Following your transaction, your lawyer will provide you with a Reporting Letter containing relevant documents, records and an account of fees and disbursements relating to your transaction.

    REAL ESTATE LAW

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    Whether you are buying, selling, refinancing or dealing with another real estate matter, Douglas Law Firm is here to help. Contact our office to discuss your transaction and let us take care of the legal details so you can focus on what comes next.

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