‘Arrogant’ bank chastised by judge

by admin | Dec 1, 2007 | 2007 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca December 1, 2007 ‘Arrogant’ bank chastised by judge Whoever said you can’t fight city hall or the big banks never met Brampton lawyer Ken Hood or his clients Mark and Laura McDonald. When the McDonalds bought their cottage near Kapuskasing some...

We need an open, comprehensive grow-op list

by admin | Nov 24, 2007 | 2007 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca November 24,2007 We need an open, comprehensive grow-op list Two weeks ago in this column, I asked whether listing agents should be required to disclose that a home was, or might have been, a marijuana grow operation, or whether they should...

‘Miller bite’ hangover probably won’t drive buyers out of the city

by admin | Nov 17, 2007 | 2007 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca November 17,2007 ‘Miller bite’ hangover probably won’t drive buyers out of the city Some industry stakeholders are predicting there will be a rush to buy houses in the 905 area code when the new Toronto land transfer tax goes into effect on Feb....

Is it right for agents to turn a blind eye to signs of grow-op?

by admin | Nov 10, 2007 | 2007 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca November 10,2007 Is it right for agents to turn a blind eye to signs of grow-op? Fred and Ginger (not their real names, of course) are looking for a Toronto home within their budget. They thought they had found the ideal house in the Kennedy...

Federal tax cut already in effect

by admin | Nov 3, 2007 | 2007 Toronto Star Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Bob Aaron bob@aaron.ca November 3, 2007 Federal tax cut already in effect New homes bought since Oct. 30, 2007 eligible for 5 per cent GST rate While the GST officially won’t drop from 6 per cent to 5 per cent until Jan. 1, 2008, the new rate is already in effect for...