Home Purchase
Buying a house or condominium in Mississauga? We review your agreement and title, advise on legal issues, coordinate with your lender and prepare the documents needed to complete your purchase.
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Residential Purchases • Sales • Refinancing
Real Estate Lawyer Mississauga
Buying, selling or refinancing your home? Shaikh Law Firm’s Mississauga real estate lawyer and legal team guide you through your residential closing. Our head office is in Mississauga, serving clients across the GTA with remote signing for eligible transactions and in-person appointments by arrangement.
Professional Legal Fees
Purchase
$1,100
+ HST
Sale
$999
+ HST
Refinance
$1,100
+ HST
- Mississauga Head Office
- Serving the GTA
- Remote & In-Person Signing Options
Legal guidance for your next move
Mississauga Real Estate Lawyer Services
Our real estate lawyer in Mississauga assists with residential purchases, sales and mortgage refinancing, together with title transfers, mortgage independent legal advice and survivorship applications. Based at our Mississauga head office, our legal team serves clients across the GTA.
Property Sale
Selling your property? Our Mississauga real estate lawyer and team prepare closing documents, respond to the purchaser’s lawyer, coordinate mortgage payouts and arrange the release of your net sale proceeds after completion.
Get a Sale QuoteMortgage Refinancing
Refinancing your home or changing mortgage lenders? We review lender instructions, coordinate required mortgage payouts and discharges, and register your new mortgage, with guidance through the funding process.
Get a Refinance QuoteProperty Title Transfer
Adding or removing an owner, or changing how title is held? We review your proposed transfer and advise on the documentation, financing requirements and costs relevant to your circumstances.
Title Transfer Fees & QuoteMortgage Independent Legal Advice
Has your lender requested independent legal advice? We review the mortgage, guarantee or related financing documents and explain your obligations and legal risks before you decide whether to sign.
Mortgage ILA Fees & QuoteSurvivorship Application
We assist with updating registered title following the death of a joint tenant where the right of survivorship applies. Explore the required documents, our process and the costs of a survivorship application.
Survivorship Fees & QuoteFrom your first quote to closing
How It Works
Four clear steps, with guidance from our Mississauga real estate lawyer and team throughout your purchase, sale or refinance.
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Request Your Itemized Quote
Share your transaction details and expected closing date. Our team will provide a written quote confirming the services included and applicable costs.
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Share Your Documents
Accept your quote and complete our initial requirements. Send your purchase agreement or refinance details; we coordinate with your lender for mortgage instructions where required.
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Review & Sign
Meet with your lawyer to review and sign your closing documents. Arrange an appointment at our Mississauga head office or sign remotely where your transaction is eligible.
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Complete Your Closing
We complete the required registrations, coordinate funds and confirm completion, including key-release arrangements or payment of proceeds, as applicable.
Understand your next step.
Our team explains what is required and helps you prepare for each stage of your closing.
Clear fees. Upfront pricing.
How Much Does a Real Estate Lawyer in Mississauga Cost?
At Shaikh Law Firm, our flat legal fees for standard residential transactions are $1,100 for a purchase, $999 for a sale and $1,100 for a refinance, plus HST. The breakdown below explains what is included and the additional closing expenses.
Purchase
Legal guidance from reviewing your closing documents to completing your home purchase.
Flat legal fee · CAD
$1,100
+ HST
Includes the legal work for one standard institutional mortgage registration, where required.
Legal fee + fixed office package $1,799 + HST
Get a Purchase QuoteSale
Support with your closing documents, mortgage payout and net sale proceeds.
Flat legal fee · CAD
$999
+ HST
Includes the legal work for one existing mortgage payout and discharge, where required.
Legal fee + fixed office package $1,698 + HST
Get a Sale QuoteRefinance
Assistance with lender requirements, mortgage documents and the release of funds.
Flat legal fee · CAD
$1,100
+ HST
Includes the legal work for one new institutional mortgage registration and one existing mortgage payout and discharge.
Legal fee + fixed office package $1,799 + HST
Get a Refinance QuoteHigher Property Value or Multiple Owners? Same Legal Fee.
Our standard legal fee does not increase solely because your property is worth more or there is more than one owner. Costs such as title insurance and applicable land transfer tax may vary. Additional legal work outside the standard scope is quoted separately.
What do the legal fees cover?
Depending on your transaction, the legal fee covers document and title review, preparation of closing documents, coordination with the other lawyer and your lender, and handling of closing funds. The mortgage work included in each standard fee is identified above.
What are disbursements?
Disbursements are transaction expenses separate from the legal fee. Our fixed office package is $699 plus HST and covers standard software and platform fees, title searches and routine administration. Applicable third-party costs, including land transfer tax, title insurance and government registration fees, are additional and passed through at cost.
Standard transaction scope: These fees apply to one residential freehold or condominium property in Ontario, with the mortgage work described above. The subtotals include the legal fee and fixed office package; applicable third-party costs are additional.
Islamic financing, including Ijara structures, private lenders, additional mortgages, separation agreements, matrimonial disputes and title issues fall outside the standard scope. Any additional legal fee is confirmed in writing before the additional work begins.
For more detail, visit our Ontario real estate lawyer fees page.
Start with clear pricing
Plan Your Closing Costs
Clear fees. Simple budgeting. Start with your transaction below.
Your details
One Ontario freehold or condo with routine requirements. See the scope details below.
First payout included. Each additional payout: $65.00 + HST. Lender and government charges remain separate.
Refund eligibility
Generally, a first-time buyer is 18 or older, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, has never owned a home anywhere in the world, and will move in within nine months of closing. A spouse's past ownership can affect eligibility. Refund and eligible share require lawyer confirmation.
Enter a number from 0 to 100.
Required to estimate your refinance title insurance allowance.
Our fixed refinance fee covers the legal work from your lender's instructions to funding: we review the mortgage instructions, pay out your current mortgage, register the new mortgage and report to you and your lender. Every cost is itemized, and any additional work is confirmed in writing before it begins.
Optional insurer quote and closing details
Leave blank for the automatic firm budgeting allowance. An entered insurer quote, including all taxes and fees, replaces the allowance.
Leave at 0 when the lender registers its discharge. Enter only registrations charged through our office; lender charges are excluded. Do not count a lender's registration twice.
Your estimate
Estimate only. Additional costs may apply; your written quote confirms scope and amounts.
Standard scope and estimate limitations
Budget only, not a quote or cash required to close. Standard scope: one Ontario residential freehold or condominium property with routine title and closing requirements. Islamic financing (including Ijara), private lending, additional mortgages, separation agreements or matrimonial disputes, and title or closing issues requiring additional work require a written quote. Additional fees are confirmed in writing before additional work begins.
Private or Islamic financing, additional mortgages, matrimonial issues, and buyers without Canadian citizenship or permanent residency require review.
Legal Fees vs. Total Closing Costs
Your lawyer’s fees are one part of your closing budget. The professional legal fee pays for the legal work on your transaction. Our fixed office disbursement package covers the standard office costs described in the fee breakdown above. Applicable HST and separate transaction expenses must also be budgeted for.
Depending on your transaction, additional amounts may include land transfer tax, title insurance, government registration fees and closing adjustments. Mortgage balances, lender charges and prepayment penalties may also affect the funds required or proceeds available. The calculator provides a budgeting estimate; it is not a final statement of the funds required to close.
Explore the Full Ontario Closing Costs Calculator
Our clients
Don’t just take our word for it.
“They managed the sale of our house with zero stress. Always available and on top of the details.”
“They provided white glove service and walked us through the entire process with detailed explanations.”
“He was very professional and organized. Thank you for making the legal end of our home purchase and sale smooth”
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My spouse and I have used Shaikh Law in a title transfer and for independent legal advice for a mortgage contract. Team is efficient in setting up appointments and promptly responds to email queries; almost 24/7. Lawyers in both situations were knowledgeable and thorough. I would not hesitate to recommend this firm
From start to finish, everything was smooth, well-organized, and completely transparent... I really appreciated their honesty and the fact that there were no hidden fees. I’d highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling property in Mississauga
I was a first time home buyer and I had an excellent experience with closing process. Specially Naimesh helped and explained every steps of the closing process, made it worry free. It was well informed and transparent
Local office. Personal legal support.
Why Choose Shaikh Law Firm as Your Mississauga Real Estate Lawyer?
Choosing a real estate lawyer involves more than comparing prices. You need to understand your documents, know who to contact and prepare for your closing. From our Mississauga head office, we assist clients across the GTA and Ontario with residential purchases, sales and refinancing.
Clear Terms Before You Begin
Your written quote confirms the services included and applicable costs. If your transaction requires additional legal work, we explain the scope and confirm the additional fee before that work begins.
A Lawyer for Your Legal Questions
The lawyer responsible for your transaction advises you on your closing documents and legal questions. Our legal team helps you organise the required information and understand your next steps.
Mississauga Office and Remote Signing
Arrange an in-person appointment at our Mississauga head office or sign remotely where your transaction is eligible. We also have other locations across Ontario; contact our team to confirm appointment arrangements.
Attention to Your Closing Documents
We review title, closing documents and applicable lender requirements as part of the agreed services. If an issue arises, your lawyer explains its significance and advises you on the steps needed to address it.
Support When Other Legal Matters Affect Your Closing
A property transaction may involve an estate, a separation or corporate ownership. Our real estate, family, estates and corporate practice areas can help identify related issues and coordinate additional advice. Related legal services are scoped and quoted separately.
Discuss Your Purchase, Sale or Refinance
Request a written quote or call our team about your transaction and expected closing date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Real Estate Lawyer Mississauga FAQs
Buying, selling or refinancing property in Mississauga? Find answers about hiring a real estate lawyer, preparing your documents, arranging your signing appointment and completing your closing.
How much does a real estate lawyer cost in Mississauga?
At Shaikh Law Firm, the legal fee for a standard residential sale is $999 plus HST. The legal fee for a standard purchase or refinance is $1,100 plus HST.
These are professional legal fees. The pricing section above explains the additional transaction expenses. You can also visit our Ontario real estate lawyer fees page for a detailed breakdown.
Does your legal fee increase for a higher-value property or multiple owners?
No. Our standard legal fee does not increase solely because the property value is higher or more than one person owns or purchases the property.
Additional legal work outside the standard scope is quoted separately. Other closing costs, such as title insurance and applicable land transfer tax, may vary.
What does your real estate legal fee cover?
Depending on your transaction, our work includes reviewing title, closing documents and applicable lender instructions; preparing closing documents; coordinating with the other lawyer; and handling registration and closing funds.
Your written quote confirms the agreed services, including the mortgage work covered and any services that require a separate quote.
What documents do I need to hire a real estate lawyer?
Start with your property address, expected closing date and contact information. Our team will confirm the identification and documents required for your file.
- Purchase: your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, schedules, amendments and lender information.
- Sale: your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, amendments and existing mortgage details.
- Refinance: your new lender information, existing mortgage details and any proposed ownership changes.
Our office provides a checklist tailored to your transaction.
When should I hire a real estate lawyer in Mississauga?
Contact a lawyer before signing if you need advice on an agreement, or as soon as your offer is accepted if you have already signed. For a refinance, contact us when your lender and proposed closing date are known.
Early contact gives your lawyer time to review documents, investigate title and coordinate lender requirements. Tell us immediately about any review conditions or deadlines.
How long does a real estate closing take in Mississauga?
For a purchase or sale, the closing date is generally set by your Agreement of Purchase and Sale. The legal preparation takes place before that date and depends on receiving the necessary documents, lender instructions and funds.
For a refinance, timing also depends on the lender's requirements. If your closing date is approaching, contact us so we can assess whether the available time is sufficient.
Can I sign my real estate closing documents online?
Remote signing is available for eligible transactions, subject to identification, legal and lender requirements. Our team will confirm whether your transaction qualifies and explain the appointment process.
In-person signing appointments are also available at our Mississauga head office by arrangement.
Do you only serve clients in Mississauga?
No. Our head office is in Mississauga, and we assist clients across the GTA and Ontario. We also have other locations across Ontario, with appointments arranged through our team.
Contact us to confirm the most suitable appointment location or whether remote signing is available for your transaction.
Is land transfer tax included in the legal fee?
No. Applicable land transfer tax is separate from your professional legal fee. Your closing estimate should identify it separately.
Use our Ontario closing costs calculator to prepare an estimate. Your lawyer will confirm the amount applicable to your transaction.
Can first-time homebuyers receive a land transfer tax refund?
Eligible first-time homebuyers may qualify for an Ontario land transfer tax refund. Eligibility depends on the applicable requirements, including ownership history and personal circumstances.
Tell your lawyer if you believe you qualify. For the government's eligibility requirements and refund details, see the Ontario first-time homebuyer land transfer tax refund guide.
What is title insurance?
Title insurance provides coverage for specified title-related losses, subject to the policy's terms, limits and exclusions. Owner and lender coverage serve different interests.
Your lawyer can explain the proposed coverage and applicable lender requirements. The premium is a separate closing expense.
Do you review condominium status certificates and purchase agreements?
Yes. Our legal fee for a condominium status certificate review is $360 plus HST. Our legal fee for an Agreement of Purchase and Sale review is also $360 plus HST. These are separate services.
Send us the relevant documents and any condition or signing deadline so we can confirm availability and the scope of the review. Do not assume a review is included in a closing retainer unless it has been confirmed.
Do you assist with interim closings for new condominiums?
Yes. Our legal fee for an interim occupancy closing is $860 plus HST. The interim occupancy stage and final title closing are separate stages of the transaction.
Send us your purchase agreement and the builder's occupancy notice. We will confirm the services required, applicable costs and arrangements for the final closing.
When do I need to provide my closing funds?
Your lawyer will confirm the amount required, payment method and deadline. Funds must be received and available in time to complete your transaction.
The amount takes account of your deposit, available mortgage proceeds, remaining purchase price, adjustments and applicable closing costs. Independently verify payment instructions with our office before transferring funds.
When will I receive my keys on closing day?
There is no guaranteed key-release time. Timing depends on the arrival of funds, registration and completion of the closing requirements.
We will notify you when your purchase has closed and confirm the arrangements for your keys or lockbox access.
Have a question about your purchase, sale or refinance? Tell our Mississauga team about your transaction and expected closing date.
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Our Mississauga Head Office
Meet with our team about your residential purchase, sale or refinance. Our Mississauga real estate lawyer and legal team assist clients throughout the GTA and across Ontario.
Shaikh Law Firm — Head Office218 Export Blvd, Unit 105
Mississauga, Ontario L5S 0A7
In-person appointments are available by arrangement. Remote signing is available for eligible transactions. For appointments at our other Ontario locations, please contact our team.
Start with clear pricing
Get Your Closing Quote
Tell us about your transaction. Request an itemized quote showing legal fees, office disbursements and estimated third-party costs.
Prefer to speak with our team? Call (905) 795-7757