by Smith & Griffith Real Estate Team | Feb 9, 2022 | Ask The Legal Expert, Resources
While it is not common, from time to time we do see a real estate transaction fall apart in the days and even hours leading up to closing and possession. This can be due to a variety of reasons, but almost always catch our clients off guard. In my career, I have seen...
by Smith & Griffith Real Estate Team | Dec 9, 2020 | Ask The Legal Expert, Resources
In every real estate transaction, there are tax considerations the Seller and the Buyer will need to address. One of the most important, and often most confusing to deal with, is whether GST is or not applicable. Before entering into a listing agreement or presenting...
by Smith & Griffith Real Estate Team | Sep 22, 2020 | Ask The Legal Expert, Buying, Selling
The topic of Dower and Dower rights commonly arises in real estate property transactions. Quite simply, a Dower right is a married person’s right to occupy the dwelling where they and their spouse live, and which is owned solely in the name of their spouse. Dower...
by Smith & Griffith Real Estate Team | Jun 23, 2020 | Ask The Legal Expert, Resources
In recent years it has become the norm for two individuals who are in a relationship to live together before marriage. In some circumstances, there is a financial imbalance between the two partners. In a real estate context, this often means that one partner owns the...
by Smith & Griffith Real Estate Team | Mar 11, 2020 | Ask The Legal Expert, Resources
Once your real estate agent has listed your property for sale, it can take weeks, or even months, to receive an offer. Many of our clients either travel for work or have vacations which have been planned long in advance of their sale. It can be difficult or impossible...
by Smith & Griffith Real Estate Team | Dec 11, 2019 | Ask The Legal Expert, Resources
When purchasing a new real estate property, one of the many decisions a buyer must make is how they will hold the title to that property. There are a number of choices available, including holding title in your name alone, or holding it jointly with a spouse. From an...
