Real Estate Lawyer in Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill has no municipal land transfer tax. On a $1,200,000 home, Ontario land transfer tax is $20,475, and an eligible first-time buyer can receive up to $4,000 back. In the City of Toronto, the same home would also carry a municipal tax of $20,475. Our land transfer tax guide shows how each bracket is calculated.

A large part of Richmond Hill lies within the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan area, and the City’s zoning by-law includes zones specific to the Moraine that limit what a lot can be used for. Before you buy a larger lot, or plan an addition, a pool or a new build, we check the survey and the zoning that applies to the property.

Properties near valley lands may fall in an area regulated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The City’s page on additional residential units lists TRCA approval as a requirement for properties in a regulated area (see the City of Richmond Hill page). We raise these limits before you commit to a renovation plan.

Richmond Hill permits additional residential units, subject to its zoning requirements, a building permit and inspections. If a home you are buying already has a second unit, we ask for the permit and inspection records and run the municipal searches, so you know whether the unit is legal before you take on the property.

For a resale condo, we review the status certificate, including the reserve fund and any special assessments. If you have signed for a new condo, you generally have 10 days after receiving the disclosure statement and signed agreement to cancel, and we use that window to review the builder’s agreement. See our pre-construction condo service.

Businesses leasing or buying space in Richmond Hill, including along Yonge Street and Highway 7, need the rent, term, renewal rights and any personal guarantee reviewed before signing. For a purchase, we check zoning and environmental issues as part of due diligence.

Our only office is at 6201 Highway 7, Suite 10, in Vaughan. We act for clients across Richmond Hill from there.

Amar Sarkaria or Kabeer Sethi looks after your file from the first call to closing day.

We provide our fee during your consultation, before you sign the retainer.

Whether we meet at our Vaughan office or handle parts of your file another way depends on your matter. We explain the options at your consultation.