A growing and risky trend in pre-construction purchases is raising red flags

by admin | Apr 2, 2022 | 2022 Toronto Star Property Law Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Buyers who gamble on flipping their purchase deals may be in financial trouble if the move is denied and they’re forced to close, writes Bob Aaron. Toronto real estate lawyer Mark Morris has raised a red flag over growing numbers of pre-construction buyers who are...

A property survey could have prevented these homeowners from ending up in court

by admin | Mar 19, 2022 | 2022 Toronto Star Property Law Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

The issue of a garage built partially on a neighbour’s property was resolved under an obscure law, writes Bob Aaron. What happens if you build part of your house, cottage or garage on your neighbour’s land and your neighbour wants it removed? That’s what happened not...

Judge finds unwise use of smart doorbell in condominium

by admin | Mar 5, 2022 | 2022 Toronto Star Property Law Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

An Alberta court decision last month provides a useful lesson about how living in a condominium complex requires tolerance — and sometimes the compromise of deeply-held views and principles. Lillian Lupuliak is the owner of a residential condominium unit in Calgary....

A new home speculation tax would harm, not help the real estate market

by admin | Feb 20, 2022 | 2022 Toronto Star Property Law Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

Home prices would plummet, as they did with the new levy in ’74. I vividly recall that the housing market crashed overnight, writes Bob Aaron. My award for the worst real estate idea of the year — possibly the decade — goes to Toronto city council for approving a...

Hike in real estate transaction fee sparks lawsuit

by admin | Feb 4, 2022 | 2022 Toronto Star Property Law Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

The price increase by a software provider has been met with a class action while homebuyers face paying the extra cost. A sudden price increase by a supplier of software programs to real estate lawyers last month will cost many homebuyers an additional $135 (including...