Real Estate Lawyer in North York

A North York purchase carries Ontario land transfer tax plus Toronto’s municipal land transfer tax. On a $1,000,000 home, each is $16,475, so $32,950 in total before rebates, and an eligible first-time buyer can recover up to $8,475. Because municipal rates rise on higher-value homes, ask us for a calculation before you set your budget. Our land transfer tax Toronto guide explains the terms.

North York Centre, Willowdale, Bayview Village, and the Don Mills and Sheppard area include towers from the 1970s through to new completions. Older buildings can carry large repair bills for garages, windows, and elevators. We review the status certificate for reserve fund shortfalls, special assessments, and lawsuits before your condition expires. Read the five red flags in a condo status certificate.

Many Willowdale and Bayview-area bungalows have been replaced with custom homes or heavily renovated. Before you close, we check for open building permits and work orders, and confirm that what was built matches what was approved. An open permit can become your responsibility once you own the home.

Properties backing onto the Don Valley ravines in Hoggs Hollow, York Mills, and along the East Don can be subject to Toronto’s ravine protection rules and to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regulation. These can restrict additions, pools, grading, and tree removal. If you plan to build, tell us before the deal is firm.

New projects continue around Downsview and along the Sheppard corridor. We review the builder’s agreement during your 10-day cooling-off period and explain occupancy fees, closing adjustments, and whether you may assign the contract. See our pre-construction condo and assignment services.

Every Toronto residential owner must declare occupancy status each year. Many North York condos are investor-owned, so on a purchase we confirm the seller’s declaration is filed and no charge is outstanding.

Amar Sarkaria or Kabeer Sethi is the person handling your North York file.

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