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As discussed in an earlier blog, Introduction to Condominiums, there are many reasons for buying a condominium ("condo") instead of a house.

Alberta’s provincial election is fast approaching and that can only mean two things: bright-eyed candidates door-knocking across the province, and an increasing number of calls to our office...

As Canadians become increasingly concerned about the environment, car companies are responding by adding electric vehicles to their offerings.

The eSports stadiums and arenas already in operation throughout the United States appear to reflect this focus.

First purchasers of condominium units are sometimes shocked by the extra costs that are charged at closing.

The current pandemic has no doubt set the stage for the introduction of interesting and important statutory changes and case law. This is particularly true for the commercial real estate market.

Most equipment lenders and mortgage lenders have heard the term "fixtures filing", however many are unaware of the implications of filing a notice against land to protect an interest in personal property.

A contract of sale for a piece of real estate property will almost always expressly provide that time is of the essence. This clause means that you and the other parties in the agreement must be...

Further to our two publications of November 9, 2022, and December 30, 2022, with respect to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (the "Act"), real estate...

As part of its new suite of 2021 contract documents, the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has released an updated version of its widely used standard form contract for architectural services.

As part of the City of Toronto's five-year Official Plan review, the City will hold a "Heritage Town Hall" meeting on December 1, 2011 to give members of the public an opportunity to share their ideas on Toronto's heritage policies.

During this period of rising interest rates and high inflation, some purchasers of pre-sale condominiums may be experiencing buyer's remorse as their closing date approaches.

The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (the "Act") will come into force on January 1, 2023, as one of several measures enacted by the federal government to target...

A significant portion of a real estate agent's income is commission. Typically, commission is only paid where a sale is completed.

The B.C. government announced on November 2, 2021 that it will be extending the deadline for pre-existing owners to file with the Land Owner Transparency Registry...

Recent changes to the Planning Act allow municipal councils and other approval authorities to use mediation or other dispute resolution techniques to resolve disputes over official plans, zoning by-laws, plans of subdivision and consents.

The introduction of the Land Owner Transparency Act (the "LOTA") caused quite the stir in the legal and real estate industries when it was introduced by the provincial government in November 2020.

Back in April, we looked at a Court of Appeal decision addressing disclosure to purchasers of proposed units in condominium developments.