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Real Estate Law Services

  • Representation of purchasers and sellers with respect to single family dwellings, condominiums, recreational and cottage properties, life leases, apartment buildings and multi-unit buildings
  • Consultation and review of agreements of purchase and sale both for potential purchaser and seller
  • Consultation and explanation of title insurance options along with a full range of title insurance products
  • Consultation for, explanation of and preparation of all mortgage documentation
  • Attendance with client for review and explanation of all documents at the time of closing
  • Full representation with respect to the transfer of a property, including:
    • Conducting all relevant title searches
    • Calculation of all financial obligations
    • Preparation of all documents, such as deeds, mortgages, and affidavits
    • Registration of all documents in the title registration system

The purchase or sale of a property is a major decision. For many of us, it is the largest investment we will ever make. Whether you are buying or selling a home, rental property or cottage, it is important to be aware of the legal implications of real estate transactions to ensure you to maximize the enjoyment of your new property or get the most out of your sale or investment.

The SV Law Real Estate Practice Group can help guide you through the purchase or sale of a home, condominium, cottage, life lease, or investment property (including multi-unit buildings). Our lawyers have worked with individuals throughout Ontario to complete the purchase or sale of a property and can help you through this process regardless of where you are in the province.

Our team is made up of experienced lawyers and a dedicated group of clerks who can help you during this process. We know real estate law and will work with you from the review of the Agreement of Purchase or Sale all the way to the final closing of the transaction. Our services include matters of financing of real property and we have extensive background in mortgage and loan documentation for real estate.

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*Applicable to all Ontario properties

**Property in Toronto may be subject to additional Land Transfer Tax

Real Estate Law Clerks / Assistants

Guelph Office

Cathy Black

(Commercial) T. 519 837 2100 Ext. 294 E.

Crystal Gillies

(Residential) T. 519 837 2100 Ext. 360 E.

Melissa Bousfield

(Reports) T. 519 837 2100 Ext. 299 E.

Patty Rowsell

(Title Search) T. 519 837 2100 Ext. 332 E.

Christine Rogers

(Residential) T. 519-837-2100 x.327 E.

Judy Jowett

(Residential) T. 519-837-2100 x.342 E.

Shelley Felhaber

Clerk T. 519 837 2100 Ext. 256 E.

Linz Vandermeer

INTAKE CLERK T. 519-837-2100 x269 E.

Rabia Mir

Clerk T. 519 837 2100 x293 E.

Hollie Bakewell

INTAKE CLERK T. 519-837-2100 x.302 E.

Amanda Schuster

Clerk T. 519-837-2100 x.369 E.

Danielle Giddy

Clerk T. 519-837-2100 x285 E.

Samantha Pavao

(Title Search) T. 519 837 2100 Ext. 248 E.

Pawanpreet Kaur

Clerk T. 519 837 2100 Ext. 325 E.

Tuyiri Ugborogho

Clerk T. 519-837-2100 x.333 E.

Fergus/Elora Office

Robbie Westendorp

(Commercial) T. 519-843-1960 x.132 E.

Christine McDougall

(Reports) T. 519-843-1960 x.127 E.

Zachary Hudson

Real Estate Intake Clerk T. 519-843-1960 x.263 E.

Janet Billard

Clerk T. 519-837-2100 x.113 E.

Kaitlynn Chalmers

Clerk T. 519-837-2100 x.126 E.
Blog Posts
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May 13, 2024

When Probate is Not Required to Sell Real Estate: The First Dealings Exemption

Apr 22, 2024

Understanding NOSIs: Addressing Notice of Security Interest Concerns in Ontario

Oct 25, 2023

How should sellers best protect themselves from violating the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act?

Sep 22, 2022

Cottage Country Road Access Closures: Legal or Illegal?

Jul 28, 2021

Builder’s Ethics: Understanding Ontario’s New Code of Ethics for Licensed Home Builders

Feb 18, 2021

Decisions from the CAT: The Tribunal Process and Vexatious Applications

Oct 14, 2020

Operating Your Personal Real Estate Corporation in Ontario

Jan 27, 2020

Can the Sole Shareholder of a Private Corporation Dispose of Corporate Assets in Their Will?

Nov 22, 2019

Are Interest Penalties Prohibited on Mortgage Arrears?

Mar 18, 2019

Deposits in Real Estate Transactions and Pre-Incorporation Contracts

Dec 3, 2018

Ontario’s New Standard Residential Lease

May 14, 2018

Major Changes on the Horizon for Construction Liens

Apr 9, 2018

Beatty v. Wei, 2017 ONSC 3478: Illegal Substance Clauses in APS – Warranties and Representations

Feb 14, 2018

New Rules for Advertising Fees for Real Estate Transactions

Oct 5, 2017

Terminating a residential tenancy due to demolition, conversion, substantial repair & renovation

Aug 28, 2017

The Partition Act in Action

Aug 4, 2017

Year-Long “First Use” Requirement for New Residential Rental Property Rebates Begins on Occupancy

May 16, 2017

Ontario Home Inspection Act brings change to the Home Inspection Industry

May 11, 2017

Ontario’s 15% Non-Resident Speculation Tax applies to Golden Horseshoe Residential Real Estate

May 11, 2017

Your Asset Purchase/Sale Just Got Easier!

Apr 12, 2017

Guelph Rated #1 Place to Purchase Real Estate in Canada

Mar 14, 2017

Landlord and Tenant Matters: A Case Study

Jan 18, 2017

Record Keeping Responsibilities of Agents Acting Under a Power of Attorney

Jan 2, 2017

SmithValeriote Welcomes Clients of Farley Law Office

Dec 20, 2016

Can the Purchaser of a new-build home assign the New Residential Rental Property HST Rebate to the Builder?

Nov 24, 2016

Homeowner Convicted for Renting on Airbnb

Nov 17, 2016

Changes to corporation record keeping obligations with regard to real estate holdings

Mar 29, 2016

CMHC Increases Down Payment Requirements

Oct 31, 2015

Electronic Signatures on Real Estate Transactions

Jul 9, 2015

Tarion and Owner Built Homes

Apr 28, 2015

HST Treatment of Vacant Land

Feb 20, 2015

The Dog-poop Dispute

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