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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...

Social housing was Jon Harstone’s passion

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

He was a successful advocate of affordable homes in Toronto. And he was part of my family. With the passing of Jon Harstone at age 71 on New Year’s Day, Toronto lost one of its most successful and dedicated advocates of social housing. Jon was a close member of my...

Court supports home buyers after purchase deals cancelled

by admin | Jan 8, 2022 | 2022 Toronto Star Property Law Columns, Toronto Star Property Law Columns

An Ontario Superior Court justice blocks the resale of pre-construction homes and orders the case to arbitration, writes Bob Aaron. An important decision of the Ontario Superior Court may offer hope to buyers of pre-construction Ontario homes and condominiums who have...
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