A will is something that is on many a “to-do” list, but it rarely rises to the top of the list. For many people, just the thought of preparing a will is getting a little too close to admitting that everybody dies someday, you included. Many people rationalize that they are young – or relatively […]
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If you are buying a commercial property of business for the first time, or even if you have engaged in many such transactions, it is important to engage in proper due diligence. Many people – including many people involved in commercial transactions, but especially newcomers to the field – do not fully understand the purpose
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Ontario has three primary forms of business structures — sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Your choice of which form of ownership you choose for your business could depend upon ease of formation, the expense of formation, taxation considerations, liability issues, control over company resources and decisions, and other factors. Each business form has different advantages
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Investing in commercial real estate can be challenging. You have to make decisions based on data, not what property you “love.” You need to understand what commercial purpose best suits that particular property, whether it be retail, residential, mixed use, or even industrial. You need to understand how to handle the property’s existing tenants and
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The majority of residential real estate transactions in Ontario are completed pursuant to the Ontario Real Estate Association (\”OREA\”) standard form of agreement of purchase and sale (the \”Agreement\”). The Agreement strives to balance the buyer and the seller\’s rights and promotes consistency and certainty in residential real estate transactions. This article will provide a
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