Real Estate
Navigating real estate transactions in Ontario requires specialized legal expertise to ensure a seamless process. At Bezreh Law, we focus exclusively on purchase and sale transactions, offering personalized services tailored to your unique needs.
Our comprehensive services include:
Purchase Transactions: We conduct thorough title searches, review and draft agreements of purchase and sale, and ensure the proper registration of ownership.
Sale Transactions: We meticulously review offers, prepare and finalize all necessary legal documentation, and address any closing-day requirements to facilitate a smooth transfer.
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our transparent, flat-rate fees, ensuring you receive top-tier legal services without unexpected costs.
Serving the communities of Oakville, Milton, Burlington, and Mississauga, we are dedicated to guiding you through every step of your real estate journey with professionalism and personalized attention.
Note: The information provided is for general guidance. For specific legal advice tailored to your situation, please contact us directly.
Residential Real Estate Lawyer in Oakville & Across Ontario
Bezreh Law provides residential real estate services for buyers, sellers, and homeowners across Ontario, including Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Mississauga. Our practice focuses on purchases, sales, condos, new builds and refinancing, with a clear flat-fee structure and bilingual service in English and Arabic.
Real Estate Closings Tailored to Ontario Homeowners
Buying or selling a home in Ontario involves more than signing an agreement. A lawyer must review the contract, investigate title, confirm taxes and utilities, work with your lender, and register the transfer in the provincial land registry.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Bezreh Law guides you through each step so you understand your rights and obligations before closing day.
Our Residential Real Estate Services
Home Purchases
Reviewing your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, conducting title searches, arranging title insurance, reviewing mortgage instructions, calculating adjustments, and registering the deed and mortgage on closing.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Home Sales
Reviewing offers, preparing transfer documents, responding to buyer’s requisitions, paying out existing mortgages and liens from sale proceeds, and delivering a clear title to the buyer’s lawyer.:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Condominiums & Status Certificates
Reviewing the status certificate, bylaws and rules, confirming reserve funds and common-element expenses, and advising you on any special assessments or restrictions that may affect your decision to proceed.:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
New Builds & Pre-Construction
Reviewing builder agreements, explaining closing adjustments, monitoring critical dates, and advising on delayed-occupancy rights and Tarion warranty coverage so you are prepared for final closing.:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Refinancing & Title Transfers
Acting on mortgage refinances, home-equity loans and title transfers between spouses or family members, including registration of new charges and review of lender requirements.:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Why Work With Bezreh Law for Your Real Estate Closing?
- Focused on residential real estate. Our practice includes purchases, sales, condos, new builds and refinancing across Ontario.
- Lawyer-led files. You deal directly with a lawyer, not a call centre, from the initial consultation to the reporting letter.
- Flat-fee structure. We use a clear fee model for standard transactions so you know the legal cost before we begin. (HST and disbursements are discussed up front.):contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Bilingual – English & Arabic. We can walk you through the process in the language you are most comfortable using.
- Local knowledge. Serving clients in Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Mississauga, while also acting on Ontario properties elsewhere in the province.
- Flexible meetings. Virtual and in-person signing appointments are available, subject to identification and verification requirements.
What We Do on a Typical Ontario Real Estate Closing
While every file is unique, most residential transactions in Ontario follow a series of predictable steps.:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} Bezreh Law can assist with:
1. Initial consultation
We review your Agreement of Purchase and Sale or Offer to Sell, discuss important dates and conditions, and outline key issues such as financing, inspections, and condominium or new-build provisions.
2. Title search & due diligence
We conduct a title search, review legal descriptions, easements, restrictions and any registered liens or mortgages, and, for condos, analyze the status certificate and related documents.:contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
3. Working with your lender
We receive and review mortgage instructions, prepare lender documents, confirm fire insurance and property tax status, and address any lender conditions before funds can be released.:contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
4. Signing appointment
We meet with you to review each document in plain language, verify your identification, obtain signatures, and answer questions about adjustments, land transfer tax and ongoing obligations.
5. Closing day
On closing, we exchange funds and documents with the other lawyer, register the transfer and mortgage, confirm keys can be released, and provide you with a final reporting package and copies of the registered documents.:contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
6. After closing
We remain available to address questions that arise after closing and to assist with future matters such as refinancing, title changes or estate planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I contact a real estate lawyer in Ontario?
Ideally, you should contact a lawyer before or immediately after signing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale. Early review allows us to advise you on conditions, deadlines and issues such as financing, inspections, condominium status certificates or new-build provisions.
What closing costs should I expect besides the purchase price?
In addition to the purchase price, buyers should budget for land transfer tax, title insurance, legal fees, registration fees, adjustments for property taxes and utilities, and, in some cases, lender or condominium fees.:contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Do I need to meet in person to sign closing documents?
In many cases, we can complete the signing using virtual meetings and electronic signatures, subject to identification and verification requirements and lender policies. We will discuss the options that apply to your file at the outset.
Can you act for both the buyer and the seller?
Ontario conflict-of-interest rules limit when one lawyer can act for more than one party in a real estate transaction. In most arm’s-length purchases and sales, separate lawyers are required. We will review your situation and confirm whether we can act or if you should obtain independent legal advice.:contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Do you help with cottages, investment properties or properties outside Oakville?
Yes. Bezreh Law can assist with residential properties located anywhere in Ontario, including cottages and investment properties, subject to conflicts checks and our usual file-opening procedures.
Important: The information on this page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Reading this page or contacting Bezreh Law does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Legal advice depends on the specific facts of your situation, and you should speak with a lawyer directly before making decisions about your transaction.:contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
Ready to discuss your Ontario real estate transaction?
Whether you are buying your first home, selling a property, closing on a new build or refinancing, Bezreh Law can help you understand each step of the process.