Buying & selling
From agreement review and mortgage coordination to closing documents and the transfer of funds, we help you understand what needs to happen and when.
Plan your closing
For the home you buy. The capital you invest. The property you build.
Legal guidance for residential and commercial transactions, private financing, construction liens and property-related disputes. Based in Mississauga, serving clients across Ontario.
Buying your first home, coordinating a sale or changing how a property is held? Start with the service that fits your next decision.
From agreement review and mortgage coordination to closing documents and the transfer of funds, we help you understand what needs to happen and when.
Plan your closingLegal support for replacing an existing mortgage, arranging new financing and coordinating the discharge of existing secured debt.
Explore refinancingAdding or removing an owner involves more than changing a name. We review the proposed transfer, mortgage requirements and relevant ownership considerations.
Explore title transfersReal estate brings together capital, contracts and competing interests. Our department supports lenders, borrowers, investors, businesses and property owners through transactions and the issues that follow.
Advice for private lenders, Mortgage Investment Corporations (MICs) and borrowers on second and third mortgages, bridge financing and syndicated mortgage transactions. Each retainer addresses the proposed security, priorities, documentation and applicable regulatory considerations.
Discuss private financingPurchases, sales and financing of commercial and investment property, with attention to due diligence, title, transaction conditions and the ownership structure.
Explore commercial real estateDrafting, reviewing and negotiating retail, office and industrial leases, subleases and assignments. Advice on lease defaults, landlord distress and termination or eviction remedies where legally available.
Discuss a commercial leaseAgreements for families buying together, multi-generational homes and real estate investors. Clarify contributions, ownership shares, decision-making, expenses, exits and the process for resolving disagreements.
Plan shared ownershipAdvice on mortgage default, power of sale and foreclosure, including notices, applicable redemption periods, possession proceedings and distressed sales. The appropriate remedy and timetable depend on the mortgage and circumstances.
Discuss mortgage remedies
Unpaid work, a lien registered against your property or a dispute over project funds can put a construction project under pressure.
We assess the contract, project history and relevant dates to advise on lien preservation and perfection, responding to claims, holdback issues and options for resolving the dispute.
Lien rights are subject to strict deadlines. Contact us promptly so the applicable dates can be assessed.
Tell us about the property, the parties involved and any closing date, notice or deadline. We identify the information needed to assess your matter.
We explain the proposed scope, fees and next steps. Work begins once the necessary checks are complete and the retainer is accepted.
We prepare and review the required documents, coordinate with the relevant parties and guide you through the decisions that need your attention.
A deadline is approaching? For an urgent closing, lien or mortgage notice, call (647) 812-6938 and tell us the relevant date. Sending an enquiry does not preserve a deadline or create a retainer.
A useful quote explains the legal work, the assumptions and the costs outside the firm’s fees. We help you understand the proposed scope before proceeding.
View Residential FeesReview our published fee structure for purchases, sales, refinancing and ownership changes.
Receive a quote based on the property, financing structure, required documents and proposed timetable.
We discuss the proposed work and fee arrangement after reviewing the nature and stage of the matter.
Yes. Tell us about both properties and both closing dates when you enquire. We can assess the legal work and coordination required for the two transactions, including any timing or financing dependencies.
We consider retainers for private lenders, MICs and borrowers. Representation depends on conflict checks, the transaction and professional obligations. Acting for one party does not mean we can also represent another party in the same transaction.
Start by identifying the property, your role, the parties and any dates shown on notices or court documents. Keep the relevant contracts, invoices, payment records and notices available. Our team will advise how to provide documents securely.
No. They are different mortgage enforcement remedies. The appropriate route, notices and court steps depend on the mortgage, the default and the circumstances. Obtain advice before taking enforcement action or responding to it.
Yes. A co-ownership or joint venture agreement can address financial contributions, decision-making, use of the property, ongoing costs and what happens if an owner wants to leave or sell. It is best considered before the purchase is completed.
Yes. Use the enquiry form below to outline your matter. We will confirm the next steps and any documents needed. Signing arrangements depend on the transaction, lender requirements and applicable rules.
Briefly describe your transaction or concern and include any important date. For private financing, leasing, liens or enforcement, identify the service in your message.
For an urgent matter, call (647) 812-6938.