Real Estate Lawyer in Etobicoke

Etobicoke sits inside the City of Toronto, so a purchase triggers both the Ontario land transfer tax and Toronto’s municipal tax. On a $900,000 home, each tax comes to $14,475, or $28,950 in total before rebates. An eligible first-time buyer can recover up to $8,475, which brings the total to $20,475. Our land transfer tax guide shows how each bracket is calculated.

Properties from Mimico to Long Branch may fall under Toronto and Region Conservation Authority rules. We search for restrictive easements and limits so you know whether you can renovate or expand a lakeside home.

Toronto has widened where garden suites and multiplexes are allowed in low-rise neighbourhoods. Rules on lot size, setbacks, and emergency access still apply, so we recommend a title and zoning review under Zoning By-law 569-2013 before you commit to a project.

For a resale unit, we review the status certificate for special assessments and reserve fund health. For a new build, we review the builder’s agreement during your 10-day cooling-off period, including your right to assign. See our pre-construction condo service.

High-value homes often come with more complex financing. We look at title insurance coverage that suits the value of the property, and handle closings that call for discretion.

Toronto asks residential owners to declare each year whether a home was occupied. Unpaid amounts can attach to the property, so when you buy in Etobicoke we confirm the seller’s declaration has been filed.

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.

We offer secure digital identity verification and remote signing, so you can sign from home or your office.

Each document is explained to you before you sign it.