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Buying A Home - Timelines To Consider
You found your dream home and drafted an offer – congratulations! Before you sign, some timing tips: ‘Subject-Tos’ Due diligence takes longer than you think. Lenders may take weeks to assess you. Natural disasters affect insurers’ time lines, even at a distance. Investigating strata disclosure requires significant time. Professionals The fifteenth, first, and…
Construction Litigation
When parties begin construction they enter into a contract and decide upon the scope of work. The impact of changes in the scope of work - in terms of money and time - is probably the most disputed issue in construction. In order to keep the project moving toward completion,…
Cohabitation Agreements
With love in the air and Valentines bringing couples together, it may be time to discuss a Cohabitation Agreement with your partner. Cohabitation Agreements are used to protect party’s interests in the event that the relationship ends. Generally it is easier for parties to agree on matters while the…
Consider Adding A Child On Title To Your Property
Have you considered adding a child on title to your home? Aging home owners often add a child jointly on title to their principal residence to avoid probate fees upon death (approx. 1.4% of the property’s value). The transfer is also exempt from property transfer tax. Although avoiding the aforementioned costs…