YOUR LAWYER'S ROLE

When purchasing a home, your Lawyer will:

• review the terms of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and communicate with you

• advise you of the availability and applicability of title insurance
• conduct a full search of title and certify title
• search executions against sellers (to see if they have been sued and a lien put on their land)
• check if taxes are paid in full
• check the zoning to see if the present use is compatible and see if the house is in the proper location on the lot
• check to see if there are any building code infractions on record 
• heck and discuss survey requirements with you
• if applicable, check well water and septic requirements
• if applicable, check with the relevant conservation authority to see if there are any restrictions on land use
• check with the Fire Department regarding Fire Code Violations
• check for Utility and Gas arrears
• prepare all mortgage documents and certify title to the bank
• prepare Land Transfer Tax affidavit and pay it on your behalf
• register the deed and mortgage with the Registry Office
• after closing, send you a written report and enclose all necessary documents

Please see the Most Recommended list which has the names of several lawyers you may feel free to contact for your real estate transaction