Sale

Builder and Developer Series Part 1: The Land Deal

Whether you are a builder or developer looking to purchase vacant land, a tear-down, or a building slated for fit-up or renovation, one of your first steps is going to be making a land deal with the vendor (seller). While...

By Matthew Reardon of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Thursday August 12, 2021.

Purchase and Sale of AIRbnb Properties Part 2

In Part 1 of our series on the purchase and sale of AIRbnb rental properties, we discussed different forms of taxation that may apply when buying or selling a short-term rental property. In Part 2, we will look at city...

By Michael Brown of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Wednesday June 2, 2021.

Purchase and Sale of AIRbnb Properties Part 1

AIRbnb is a popular online marketplace for short-term rentals, homestays and vacation rentals primarily for tourism and short-term work/assignment purposes. The service is provided by a platform that is globally accessible on the Internet and via Mobile App. AIRbnb does...

By Michael Brown of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Tuesday May 25, 2021.

Selling Your Home by Private Sale in Ontario

Occasionally a purchaser and seller will enter into an agreement of purchase and sale directly with one another.  They may exclude all agents in an effort to avoid paying a commission.  However, there are risks associated with this type of...

By Noah Potechin of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Monday July 6, 2020.

Drugs, Murder and Nudists

When purchasing a home, most buyers want the confidence that the home they are buying is in good shape and that the neighbourhood they are moving into lives up to their expectations. With the help of real estate agents, a...

By Merovitz Potechin on Wednesday August 28, 2019.

Filing Returns with the Condominium Authority of Ontario

Condominium corporations in Ontario are required to file specific returns with the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO). While this may seem like a simple practice, the consequences of not filing the proper returns on time can impact not only condominium...

By Merovitz Potechin on Thursday June 27, 2019.