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Selling your home is a significant life event, and ensuring the process is seamless and stress-free requires expert legal guidance. At Pax Law, our dedicated real estate lawyers specialize in simplifying the complexities of property transactions, safeguarding your interests, and providing you with a clear understanding of every aspect of your real estate sale.
When selling a property in Canada, there are numerous legal requirements and steps involved that demand meticulous attention to detail. A real estate lawyer ensures that:
At Pax Law, we take pride in providing end-to-end legal support for your real estate transaction. Here’s how we help:
Our team ensures all documents, including the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, are accurate and complete. We review every detail to protect your interests.
Once the agreement is signed by you and the buyer, we handle the financial logistics, ensuring that funds are securely transferred between all parties, including the lender, buyer, and realtor. This process includes verifying payouts to existing mortgages and distributing the sale proceeds to you.
We explain each document and step in the process, empowering you to make informed decisions with confidence.
Selling your home is a major milestone, and our team is dedicated to ensuring you feel supported and in control throughout the process.
At Pax Law, we understand that selling your home is not just about the transaction—it’s about preparing for your next chapter. With our experienced lawyers managing the legal intricacies, you can focus on what truly matters: finding your next dream home.
Depending on what law firm you choose, typical real estate transfer fees may range from $1000 to $2000 plus taxes and disbursements. However, some law firms may charge more than this amount.
Depending on what law firm you choose, typical real estate transfer fees may range from $1000 to $2000 plus taxes and disbursements. However, some law firms may charge more than this amount.
A real estate lawyer in Canada will charge between $1000 – $2000 + taxes & disbursements on average for a real estate conveyance.
Depending on what law firm you choose, typical real estate transfer fees may range from $1000 to $2000 plus taxes and disbursements. However, some law firms may charge more than this amount.
You need either a lawyer or a notary to assist you with transferring the title of the property from the seller to the buyer on the completion date.
The buyer
There is no avoiding property transfer tax. You may be exempted from paying property transfer tax if you meet specific criteria. For example, if you are a first-time home buyer purchasing a property under $500,000, you may qualify for an exemption. Please note these are not the only criteria that must be met to qualify for the property transfer tax exemption.
Closing costs are costs you incur over and above your remaining down payment for your real estate transaction. Such items include, but are not limited to, property transfer tax, legal fees, pro-rated property taxes, and pro-rated strata fees.
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