by Mackesy Smye | Jul 20, 2026 | General Law Related, Real Estate Law
Ten Point Deck & Garden Building Permit Checklist If you are an owner of a property in Ontario, you are ultimately responsible for complying with all building requirements. Costly construction delays, legal action and/or the removal of work already completed may...
by Mackesy Smye | Jun 14, 2026 | General Law Related, Real Estate Law
Understanding Land Transfer Tax – Real Estate Law If you wish to buy or transfer property in Ontario, it is important to be aware of the Land transfer tax (LTT). Barring a few exceptions, the Ontario Government applies the Land Transfer Tax for all properties...
by Mackesy Smye | Apr 29, 2026 | Disability Claims, General Law Related, Premises Laws, Publications, Real Estate Law
Homeowners Insurance Policy Every so often, I will get a call from someone who is having difficulty in making a claim under their homeowners insurance policy. Most of us are used to representing clients in first-party claims relative to their auto insurance policies,...
by Mackesy Smye | Jan 3, 2026 | General Law Related, Real Estate Law
Real Estate Law – Is Waiving the Financing Condition Smart? The Financing Condition – Before a home buyer begins looking for housing, the buyer should visit a mortgage lender to pre-qualify for a loan or receive pre-approval. Pre-qualification is a less formal...
by Mackesy Smye | Oct 26, 2025 | General Law Related, Real Estate Law
Stigmatized Property – Will I Need to Sell for Less? When people choose to buy a property, factors like the location, construction and appearance are not the only criteria to affect the purchase price. While the former are obvious factors, there could be other...
by Mackesy Smye | Aug 10, 2025 | Real Estate Law
Ontario Land Transfer Tax – The Full Story There is no better feeling than buying a new home. When you are considering purchasing your new dream home, you need to be aware that there are additional fees and taxes to consider in the total down payment required. One of...
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