Environmental Concerns in Commercial Transactions

March 26, 2026

Environmental risk can be one of the most consequential issues in a commercial real estate transaction because the condition visible above ground does not necessarily tell the buyer what has occurred on, beneath or around the property over many years of use. A modern warehouse may occupy land that was ...

Triple Net Leases Explained for Ontario Commercial Tenants

Many commercial tenants focus heavily on the advertised rental rate when searching for industrial, office, or retail space. However, in Ontario commercial real estate, the “base rent” is often only one portion of the tenant’s total occupancy cost. One of the most common lease structures in commercial real estate is ...

What Sellers Need to Know Before Accepting a Bully Offer in Ontario

In competitive Ontario real estate markets, sellers may occasionally receive what is commonly referred to as a “bully offer” or “pre-emptive offer.” These offers are typically submitted: before the scheduled offer presentation date, and are often designed to pressure the seller into accepting early before competing buyers have an opportunity ...

7 Mistakes Buyers Make When Purchasing Investment Property in Oshawa

Investment real estate can be a powerful long-term wealth-building tool, but purchasing the wrong property — or purchasing the right property without proper due diligence — can create significant financial and operational challenges. In Oshawa and across Durham Region, investment activity has continued to attract: first-time investors, multi-residential buyers, assignment ...

Capital Gains Tax Changes in Canada

March 15, 2026

  Starting June 25, 2024, the capital gains inclusion rate will be increased from one-half to two-thirds for capital gains of over $250,000 per year for Canadians, and on all capital gains for corporations and most types of trusts. Four Key Federal Budget Capital Gains Measures 1) Increase in Capital ...

What You Need to Know About Canada’s Underused Housing Tax

March 12, 2026

In effect since January 1st, 2022, the UHT is an annual 1% federal tax on real estate owned by any non-resident, non-Canadian, and considered vacant or underused. In some situations, this also applies to Canadian owners. The Underused Housing Tax Act (UHT) requires individuals impacted by this tax to file ...

Why I Publish Our Pricing

March 10, 2026

Real estate representation involves important financial decisions, yet the cost of the service itself is not always easy for consumers to understand at the beginning of the relationship. Fees may be discussed only after a consultation, expressed as percentages without much context, or presented without clearly explaining how the level ...

Government Programs for Home Buyers and Regulations for Property Owners

March 7, 2026

A home is usually the single largest investment that most people make in their lives. Achieving your dream can be made easier by taking advantage of various Government Programs for home buyers and property owners. Some of the programs are targeted to first-time buyers, while others apply more generally. Other ...

Patent and Latent Defects in Durham Region Real Estate

When you buy a property, you buy any latent defects. This is why it’s important to properly inspect a property before making an offer to purchase. Patent Defects A patent defect is a defect that is obvious enough that it should be discovered during a reasonable inspection of the home. ...

Everything You Need to Know About Industrial Real Estate in Durham Region

March 6, 2026

What Is Industrial Real Estate? When most people think of real estate, they naturally think about the places where they spend their time: their homes, their offices, their favorite retail store, or their favorite restaurant/bar, but when people hear “industrial real estate,” they might picture giant, brick chimneys pumping out ...