Real Estate Lawyer in Ajax, Durham Region & the GTA
Buying or selling property is one of the largest transactions you will make. SLG Lawyers handles your closing from start to finish with a clear written fee quote.
Real estate services
- Residential purchases and sales
- Refinancing and mortgages
- Title transfers between family members
- First-time buyer land transfer tax refunds
- Commercial purchases and leases
- Reviewing agreements of purchase and sale
When to call us
Ideally before you sign an agreement of purchase and sale. At the latest, contact us as soon as your offer is accepted so we can order searches, arrange title insurance and coordinate with your lender.
Clear pricing, no surprises
Know what you're paying for upfront, with no hidden fees.
Purchase
Close on a property you are buying
Start your closingWhat's included
- Review of the agreement of purchase and sale before you waive conditions
- Title search and title insurance arrangements
- Mortgage instructions and funds reporting to your lender
- Preparation of closing documents and land transfer tax return
- Attendance (in person or virtual) for signing, and reporting letter after closing
Checklist: signed agreement of purchase and sale, mortgage commitment, proof of fire insurance, photo ID for all buyers and certified funds for closing costs.
Sale
Close on a property you are selling
Start your closingWhat's included
- Review and approval of the agreement of purchase and sale
- Preparation and review of the deed and closing documents
- Payout and discharge of your existing mortgage
- Coordination with the buyer's lawyer and your real estate agent
- Statement of adjustments and reporting letter after closing
Regular price $1,099.99 (with cut out). Checklist: mortgage payout statement, property tax bill and utility account numbers, keys and fobs for closing day, photo ID for all registered owners.
Mortgage refinance
Refinance a mortgage you have on a property
Start your refinanceWhat's included
- Review of your new mortgage instructions
- Discharge of any existing mortgage being replaced
- Registration of the new charge on title
- Reporting letter to you and your lender after closing
On major 5 banks only. Checklist: mortgage commitment letter, photo ID for all registered owners, existing mortgage statement if discharging a current lender.
Title transfer
Add or remove someone from title
Start your transferWhat's included
- Preparation of the transfer/deed and related documents
- Land transfer tax calculation and, where available, exemption review for family transfers
- Registration on title and reporting letter after closing
On major 5 banks only. Checklist: photo ID for the person transferring and the person receiving title, current mortgage details if financed, reason for the transfer.
Status certificate review
Get a complimentary status certificate review
Start your reviewWhat's included
- Review of the condo corporation's status certificate and financial statements
- A plain-language summary of anything that could affect your purchase
- No charge, whether or not you retain us for the closing
All prices are subject to HST and disbursements.
Get your flat-rate quote
Answer a few questions and submit your details, the same way you would on a typical online closing setup — just with SLG's flat rates. We'll confirm your written fee quote within one business day.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate lawyer cost?
Do you handle closings remotely?
What if my purchase or sale is over $1.5M?
General information only, not legal advice. Every situation is different; book a consultation for advice on yours.