Real estate consumers have access to more information than ever before. Buyers can search listings online, sellers can review comparable properties, and both can find market commentary, neighbourhood information and transaction advice within seconds. That access is valuable, but access to information is not the same as professional representation. A ...
Continue ReadingOwning a rental property can be a rewarding investment. Many landlords begin by managing their own properties, particularly when they own a single rental home or condominium. Others simply enjoy remaining directly involved in every aspect of the investment. There is certainly nothing wrong with self-managing a rental property. The ...
Continue ReadingOne of the most common questions landlords ask is: “Do I really need a REALTOR® to lease my property?” The short answer is no. Many landlords successfully lease their own properties every year. The better question, however, is not whether professional representation is required. It is whether the time, responsibilities, ...
Continue ReadingBuying real estate is usually associated with opportunity rather than litigation. Whether someone is purchasing a first home, adding an investment property or acquiring a commercial or industrial facility, the focus is naturally on finding the right property, negotiating acceptable terms and completing the transaction successfully. Fortunately, the overwhelming majority ...
Continue ReadingThe Objective Of Money Laundering When you buy an asset, whether a home or an investment property, you try to get the best value for your time and money. You want a deal. The seller is trying to extract the maximum price they can get from you, without driving you ...
Continue ReadingThe beginning of a tenancy is one of the most important points in the landlord-tenant relationship because it establishes the condition of the property before normal use, wear and occupancy begin. Yet this is also one of the stages where documentation is often treated casually. Keys are exchanged, the tenant ...
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the New GST/HST Rebates for First-Time Home Buyers For many first-time home buyers, GST/HST on newly constructed homes can represent a significant additional cost during the purchase process. In 2025 and 2026, new federal and proposed provincial rebate programs were introduced to help eligible first-time home buyers reduce the ...
Continue ReadingWell-structured lease and transaction clauses do far more than simply “add legal language” to an agreement. Properly drafted clauses help define expectations, allocate risk, establish operational procedures, reduce misunderstandings, and improve enforceability throughout a transaction or tenancy. From a professional real estate advisory perspective, clause drafting should be approached as ...
Continue ReadingWhether leasing a residential property, negotiating a commercial tenancy, or managing an investment portfolio, the lease agreement serves as the foundation of the landlord-tenant relationship. It establishes expectations, allocates responsibilities, and provides the framework that guides the tenancy long after the lease has been signed. Most lease disputes do ...
Continue ReadingThe Federal Budget for 2022 has made amendments to Part IX of the Excise Tax Act (“ETA”). Effective May 7, 2022, all assignment sales in respect of newly constructed or substantially renovated single unit residential complexes or residential condominium units are taxable. For clarity, with respect to residential housing transactions, ...
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