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Capital Closings Law Office
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Comprehensive Real Estate Legal Services in Ottawa
Real estate transactions are among the most financially significant events in a person’s life. A single overlooked clause in an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, an unforeseen title issue, or a misunderstood HST obligation can result in substantial financial loss.
Our experienced legal team handles every aspect of residential real estate law across Ottawa and Ontario, ensuring your interests are protected from the moment you sign an offer to the moment you receive the keys.
Buying a Home
Purchasing a property is exciting, but the legal process demands careful attention. We thoroughly review your Agreement of Purchase and Sale. Complete a comprehensive title and off-title searches to uncover any issues that could affect your ownership rights. On closing we coordinate your mortgage funds, title insurance, land transfer tax, and ensure you receive your keys as soon as possible.
Selling a Home
When selling your property, our goal is a smooth, on-time closing that puts the maximum proceeds in your hands. We work proactively to resolve any existing title defects before they become closing-day problems, and coordinate closely with the buyer’s lawyer to facilitate the secure and timely transfer of funds. We handle the discharge of your existing mortgage and ensure all legal obligations are fully satisfied so you can move on with complete confidence.
Mortgage Refinancing
Whether you are refinancing to secure a lower interest rate, consolidate high-interest debt, or access your home equity for renovations or investments, we make the legal component of the process efficient and straightforward. We work closely with your financial institution and mortgage broker to ensure deadlines are met, payout debts and discharge the existing mortgage — ensuring that funds are distributed without delay. In most cases we can process refinances within two weeks notice.
First-Time Home Buyers
Entering the Ottawa real estate market for the first time is a milestone worth celebrating — and protecting. We take the time to explain every document in plain language, walk you through the full breakdown of closing costs, and help you navigate available programs such as the Ontario First-Time Home Buyer Land Transfer Tax Rebate. Our goal is to ensure that your first real estate experience is a positive and empowering one.
Buying Condominiums
Condominium transactions carry unique legal considerations. When you buy a condo, you are not only acquiring a unit — you are becoming a member of a condominium corporation with shared financial obligations. We meticulously review the Status Certificate to identify any ongoing or potential special assessments, litigation, evaluate the adequacy of the budget and reserve fund, and flag any rules or restrictions that may affect how you use your property. This critical step protects you from inheriting unexpected issues.
New Build Properties
Purchasing a new build from a developer is a fundamentally different process from buying a resale property, and the contracts typically favour the builder. We provide a comprehensive review of your pre-construction Agreement during the conditional review period. We explain your rights regarding the HST Rebates, occupancy dates, builder-imposed closing costs, permitted adjustments, and your protection under the Tarion New Home Warranty Program, so you can proceed with full knowledge of what you are agreeing to.
Additional Services
The following services are also available to our clients. Please contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Title Transfers
Adding or removing a spouse, family member, or co-owner from a property title.
Survivorship Applications
Transferring property to a surviving joint tenant following a death.
Military & RCMP Moves
We proudly serve those who serve our country. We are a registered legal service provider via SIRVA and BGRS platforms.
Independent Legal Advice (ILA)
Providing mandatory ILA for guarantors, co-signers, or individuals entering domestic contracts involving real property.
Estate Conveyancing
Transferring property out of an estate to beneficiaries or third-party purchasers.
Ready to Get Started?
Every real estate transaction is unique, and so is our approach to it. Contact our Ottawa office today to discuss your legal needs and receive a transparent, flat-rate quote with no obligation.
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