From reviewing the agreement to registering the transfer, a lawyer protects your legal interest in the property — here's exactly what that covers.
Your lawyer reviews the agreement
Before anything is signed, a lawyer can flag unusual clauses or conditions worth understanding — ideally reviewed before your offer, not after.
A title search confirms the property is clear
Your lawyer searches the title for liens, easements, and unresolved claims, and arranges title insurance if needed.
Mortgage and closing documents get prepared
Your lawyer coordinates with your lender to prepare the mortgage documents and calculates final adjustments with the seller's lawyer.
The transfer registers on closing day
Funds transfer, the deed registers electronically on Ontario's land registry system, and you get the keys.
Flags unusual clauses, conditions, and deadlines in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale before you're locked in.
Confirms the property is free of liens, easements, and unresolved claims before you take ownership.
Ontario's land registry system →
Protects against title defects, fraud, and survey issues discovered after closing — typically arranged directly by your lawyer.
Registers your lender's mortgage against the property and handles the funds transfer on closing day.
Calculates reimbursements for prepaid property tax, utilities, and any other costs shared with the seller.
Files the deed on Ontario's electronic land registry system, officially transferring ownership to you.
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