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Purchasing a Condo? This Is Why You Need A Lawyer

June 20, 2024

When you’re buying a condo, a real estate lawyer plays a crucial role in the purchase. While buying a condo shares similarities with buying a single-family home, such as signing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, there are distinct legal intricacies specific to condominium ownership that require your real estate lawyer’s attention. Often, people wait …

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4 Things To Consider When Buying a Business

June 13, 2024

When buying a business—whether it’s a service-based business, a retail store, or a business that focuses on manufacturing—there are numerous factors to consider when structuring and negotiating the terms of the deal. This process can be overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers. Even seasoned business purchasers can sometimes overlook critical red flags in their eagerness to …

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Property Titles & Home Ownership

June 6, 2024

Did you know there are several types of property ownership in Canada? When you’re buying a new home, some terms can be confusing, especially when encountering unfamiliar ones related to property ownership or property titles. It’s essential to understand the different types of property ownership — such as freehold, leasehold, co-ownership, joint tenancy, tenancy in …

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What You Should Know Before Selling Your Business in Canada

May 30, 2024

Deciding to sell your business can be one of the toughest choices a business owner or entrepreneur faces. Building a successful business requires immense dedication, countless hours, and significant investment. It’s understandable that many business owners either avoid thinking about selling or fail to prepare for a potential exit when it comes time that they …

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Buying A Home? Don’t Forget To Ask Your Lawyer About The Closing Costs

May 16, 2024

It’s exciting to be buying a new home, but have you factored in the closing costs? Buying property involves more than simply its purchase price, you need to take into account the supplementary expenses involved in finalizing a real estate transaction. These expenses, referred to as closing costs, include various fees, taxes, and other charges …

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How To Spot Red Flags When Buying a Business

May 9, 2024

Starting a new company can be tough, so buying a business might seem easier. The prospect of stepping into an established framework can seem like a shortcut to business success, but it comes with its own set of challenges, particularly involving the intricate legal landscape that accompanies transactions such as buying a business. The groundwork …

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