What is the process of having land expropriated?
Expropriation, in its simplest form, is the taking of privately owned land by a government body for public purposes. Expropriation often occurs when extensive infrastructure …
Real Estate Law
Bill 145: Real Estate Agents and Personal Corporations
On March 4, 2020, Bill 145 received royal assent. It brings many changes, including the renaming of the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 …
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Some Practical Tips on Buying a Home.
Congratulations! You have found your dream first home, family home or retirement home. Great! But what is next? At Barriston, we understand that buying a …
Do I Have a Duty to Disclose That My House is Haunted?
There has been a lot of talk these days about ‘stigmatized’ houses and whether there is a duty on a Vendor to disclose that a …
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First Time Home Buyers and Land Transfer Tax.
Usually when you buy land or an interest in land in Ontario, you pay land transfer tax, which is a tax charged by the Ontario …
Purchasing a Condominium and the Status Certificate
If you are considering purchasing a condominium, you will no doubt have heard about status certificates. These are documents which are provided by the condominium …
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BARRISTON BRIEFS: Friendship & Co-Ownership
Are you considering buying a residential or recreational property jointly with friends or family? With the rising costs of real estate, it has become more …
BARRISTON BRIEFS: Buying a Cottage? Factors to consider.
In the new series, Barriston Briefs, David F. Smith and Janice Mumberson discuss what you should consider when buying a cottage. Has the return of …
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BARRISTON BRIEFS: Purchasing a Property with an Income Suite
In the new series, Barriston Briefs, Janice Mumberson talks about Purchasing a Property with an Income Suite. Have you thought about purchasing a home or an …
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