Real estate law
Looking for a real estate lawyer in Markham? Mayo Law supports buyers, sellers, investors, landlords, tenants, and business owners with residential and commercial real estate matters across Markham and the Greater Toronto Area. From purchase agreements and title review to refinancing, commercial leases, contract issues, and closing day, our team helps ensure every legal detail is handled properly from the start.
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Yes. All residential and commercial real estate closings in Ontario must be handled by a lawyer — this applies to Markham, Unionville, Cathedraltown, Cornell, and the rest of York Region. Your lawyer registers the transfer through Teraview, reviews title, coordinates with your lender, and ensures funds move correctly through statutory trust accounts on closing day.
No. Real estate closings in Ontario happen electronically through Teraview, so your lawyer’s physical office location does not affect the closing. What matters is that the lawyer is licensed by the Law Society of Ontario and handles GTA closings as a regular part of their practice. We serve Markham clients from our Toronto office at 100 King Street West.
No. Unlike the City of Toronto, Markham does not have a municipal land transfer tax. Buyers of Markham property pay only the Ontario Land Transfer Tax, which is roughly half the combined tax burden of a comparable Toronto purchase. First-time homebuyers may qualify for a rebate on the Ontario tax. Your lawyer calculates the exact amount and includes it in your statement of adjustments before closing.
For a typical Markham residential purchase, expect legal fees of $1,200 to $2,500 plus disbursements (title search, title insurance, registration, courier, software fees) of approximately $1,000 to $2,500. Pre-construction condo closings and new build purchases sometimes carry additional fees due to the extra disclosure and Tarion paperwork involved. We provide a clear written fee quote at the start of every file.
Yes. Markham has a large volume of pre-construction condos and new freehold builds, particularly in Cathedraltown, Cornell, Berczy, and Box Grove. Pre-construction and new build closings involve developer agreements, Tarion enrolment, statement of adjustments review, HST rebate handling, and interim occupancy phases — all of which need careful review. We handle pre-construction assignments, interim occupancy, and final closing as part of the same retainer.
Our practice is conducted in English. For clients whose primary language is Mandarin, Cantonese, or another language, we work with professional translators on key documents and during signing meetings when needed. The closing documents and final reporting letter are produced in English and accompanied by translation when requested. Verbal explanation of the agreement and closing process can be coordinated with a translator at the client’s request.
Non-resident purchases in Markham are subject to Ontario’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax (currently 25 percent on residential purchases by foreign nationals, foreign corporations, and taxable trustees) in addition to the standard Ontario Land Transfer Tax. There are also FINTRAC reporting obligations for source of funds, and tax planning issues that should be coordinated with a cross-border accountant. Our cross-border practice handles these layered issues regularly.
Yes. We draft and review commercial leases for Markham business owners and landlords, including retail and office leases. We also handle commercial lease disputes, rent arrears, eviction matters, and lease assignment. For residential landlord-tenant issues in Markham, those matters fall under the Landlord and Tenant Board, which has its own statutory process.
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