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Residential and Commercial Real Estate Lawyers Serving Clients Across Ontario

At Pearsall Marshall LLP, our Real Estate law team provides trusted advice in both residential and commercial real estate matters. From buying your first home to managing large-scale commercial transactions, we guide clients through every stage of the process with clarity and care. Our services cover purchases, sales, financing, leasing, title matters, mortgage enforcement, and property disputes, ensuring that whether you are an individual, a family, or a business, your interests are protected.

With decades of experience in real estate law across Ontario, we understand the importance of precision, timing, and practical solutions in every transaction. Our lawyers combine legal skill with a client-focused approach, helping you avoid pitfalls and move forward with confidence. Whether you are closing a residential deal or completing a complex commercial project, Pearsall Marshall is here to deliver reliable results. Contact a member of our Real Estate Law team today.

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Real Estate Law Services

Real Estate Law (Residential)

Residential Real Estate Closings in Ontario – Legal Counsel for Home, Condo, Private Purchase and Sale Transactions — Providing legal counsel for Ontario residential real estate closings, including homes, condos, private sales, and new builds. Services cover agreement review, title search, mortgage coordination, compliance, and registration to ensure secure, accurate, and timely completion of property transactions.

Home Purchase Legal Services – APS Review, Title Search, Mortgage Coordination, and Closing in Ontario — Advising Ontario buyers on home purchases, including agreement of purchase and sale review, title search, mortgage coordination, requisitions, insurance, compliance with legal requirements, and closing registration to ensure ownership is transferred securely, accurately, and on time.

Home Sale Legal Services – Agreements, Title Requisitions, Mortgage Payouts, and Final Closing for Ontario Sellers — Representing Ontario homeowners in property sales, including agreement preparation, review of requisitions, clearing title, mortgage payout and discharge, compliance with closing requirements, and registration of documents to ensure smooth, timely, and legally compliant transfer to buyers.

Mortgage Refinance Legal Services – Title Review, Lender Coordination, Payout Discharges, and Registration — Handling Ontario mortgage refinancing, including title review, lender coordination, payout statements, mortgage discharges, and registration. Services ensure clear title, compliance with legal requirements, accurate documentation, and smooth refinancing transactions completed on schedule.

Agreement of Purchase and Sale Review – Advice on Private Deals, Builder Agreements, FSBO, and Ontario Contracts — Reviewing agreements of purchase and sale for Ontario property transactions, including private deals, FSBO, and builder contracts. Services include identifying risks, advising on terms, negotiating amendments, ensuring compliance with Ontario law, and protecting client interests before signing.

Land Transfer and Registration – Title Changes, Gifts, Family Transfers, and Ontario Land Transfer Tax Compliance — Managing Ontario land transfers, including title changes, gifts, family transfers, severances, and restructurings. Services cover preparation of transfer documents, land transfer tax compliance, registration with the land registry office, and ensuring accurate, legally valid ownership changes.

Title Search and Review – Identify Liens, Encumbrances, Easements, or Ownership Issues Before Purchase or Refinance — Conducting full Ontario title searches to identify liens, encumbrances, easements or other ownership issues before purchase, sale, or refinance. Services ensure clean title, protect against hidden risks, and provide legal clarity for buyers, sellers, lenders and trustees in real estate transactions.

Title Requisitions and Responses – Prepare and Resolve Objections to Ensure Clear, Compliant Ontario Closings — Preparing and responding to title requisitions for Ontario real estate transactions. Services address defects, objections, encumbrances, and compliance issues, ensuring title is cleared, requirements are met, and closings proceed without delay or dispute for buyers, sellers, and lenders.

Mortgage Payout and Discharge – Remove Existing Mortgages, Clear Title, and Register Discharges With Land Registry — Managing mortgage payouts and discharges in Ontario property sales or refinancing. Services include obtaining payout statements, coordinating with lenders, preparing and registering discharge documents, clearing title, and ensuring compliance with land registry requirements for clean ownership.

Title Insurance Coordination – Select and Implement Coverage for Fraud, Defects, and Hidden Risks in Transactions — Coordinating title insurance for Ontario property transactions, including purchases, sales, and refinances. Services include selecting policies, advising on coverage, protecting against fraud, liens, defects, and hidden risks, and ensuring compliance with lender and legal requirements at closing.

Real Estate Transactions – Legal Support for Purchases, Sales, Title Transfers, Co-Ownership, and Residential Closings — Providing legal support for Ontario real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, title transfer and co-ownership arrangements. Services ensure agreements are properly drafted, titles are clear, taxes and compliance are addressed and residential closings are completed accurately and on time.

Real Estate Law Representation in Ontario – Supporting Buyers, Sellers, and Homeowners With Transactions and Closings — Managing Ontario land transfers, including title changes, gifts, family transfers, severances, and restructurings. Services cover preparation of transfer documents, land transfer tax compliance, registration with the land registry office, and ensuring accurate, legally valid ownership changes.

Real Estate Law (Commercial)

Commercial Purchases & Sales — Structuring and closing property acquisitions and dispositions.

Commercial Leasing — Drafting and negotiating leases for landlords and tenants.

Land Development & Subdivisions — Advising on development agreements, easements, and subdivision planning.

Financing & Secured Lending — Acting for borrowers and institutional or private lenders in secured commercial transactions.

Construction Financing — Structuring and registering construction loans and related security.

Property Reorganizations — Transferring, consolidating, or dividing property ownership structures for tax or strategic purposes.

Environmental & Land Use Issues — Advising on environmental due diligence, land use restrictions, and compliance matters.

Municipal & Zoning Matters — Representation in zoning, minor variances, and municipal approvals.

Cross-Border Real Estate Transactions — Guidance for international clients buying or selling Ontario property.

Contract Drafting & Review — Agreements of purchase and sale, financing agreements, and joint ownership contracts.

Property Disputes — Advising on disputes involving co-owners, easements, boundaries, or restrictive covenants.

Statutory Compliance — Ensuring real estate transactions comply with Ontario and federal laws, including reporting obligations.

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