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The Land Transfer Tax Increase – What You Need to Know

If you have bought a home in the City of Toronto since 2008, you’re likely familiar with the Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT).  If you’re not familiar with the fee, it is a one-time tax paid by a City of Toronto homebuyer when they purchase a property. The fee is part of closing costs and […]

The Vacant Home Tax – Filing Deadline Reminder

It’s that time of year again.  It’s time to declare the status of your residential properties. If you’re catching up, beginning last year the City of Toronto required all residential property owners to make an annual declaration on the status of their properties. This year the deadline is February 29th. You can declare the status […]

Find the Right Realtor – How to Find Your Perfect Match – Part II

As we noted in Part I, entering the real estate market is more than just finding the right home. It’s about the experience and understanding how the process works. There shouldn’t be any surprises along the way, or after you have completed the purchase of your new home. The key to all of the above […]

Find the Right Realtor – How to Find Your Perfect Match – Part I

Entering the real estate market isn’t just about finding the right home. It’s also about the experience and navigating complex markets, especially that of the GTA. It’s not an easy task. However, finding the right realtor or real estate agent can make the difference in creating a dream story of how you found your lifelong […]

What to Know When Buying a Condo – The Legal Aspects, Part Two

Don’t miss Part One of the Legal Aspects When Buying a Condo. There are also big-ticket considerations to watch out for, and then there are the little things that you may not have thought about. Becoming familiar with all of these considerations and the legal aspects when buying a condo or co-op will reduce the […]

What to Know When Buying a Condo – The Legal Aspects, Part One

When you’re making a big purchase like a condo or a co-op, there are many things to consider. There are big-ticket considerations and then there are the little things. But what about the legal aspects of your purchase and throughout your ownership? Are there considerations to watch out for that are specific to buying a […]

What to Know When Buying a Condo – The Little Things

Buying a condo, just like buying any other type of living space, requires a lot of thought and consideration. There are many factors to consider, many of which we outlined in this blog on buying a condo. But there are also some other factors that many buyers don’t think of until after they have purchased […]