Real estate law
Looking for a real estate lawyer in Vaughan? Mayo Law supports buyers, sellers, investors, landlords, tenants, and business owners with residential and commercial real estate matters across Vaughan 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 — Ontario law requires a lawyer for every real estate closing. Closings involve title review, mortgage handling through the Land Registration system, statement of adjustments, deposit handling, and registering the deed in your name. A real estate lawyer in Vaughan handles offer-stage review, conditions and waivers, and ensures the deal can close on the agreed terms.
No. Ontario real estate closings are largely electronic — registration runs through Teraview, funds move via wire transfer, and document signing can happen remotely or at our Toronto office. What matters is that your lawyer is licensed by the Law Society of Ontario and knows Vaughan’s residential, pre-construction, and commercial market — not whether they have a Highway 7 office.
No. Vaughan is in York Region, not the City of Toronto, so purchases there are subject only to the provincial Ontario Land Transfer Tax (OLTT) — not the additional Toronto municipal land transfer tax that applies inside the 416 boundary. This applies across Woodbridge, Maple, Concord, Thornhill (Vaughan side), and Kleinburg. First-time home buyer rebates apply against the provincial tax.
Most Ontario real estate lawyers charge a flat fee for residential closings in the $1,200–$2,500 range plus disbursements (title insurance, software registration fees, title search costs). Vaughan pre-construction condos often involve both an interim closing and a final closing, which can add to the total. Always ask for a written fee quote that distinguishes legal fees from disbursements.
Yes. Vaughan has one of the GTA’s most active pre-construction markets, particularly around Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and the Highway 7 corridor. Pre-construction has specific considerations: the 10-day cooling-off period under the Condominium Act, occupancy fees, statements of critical dates, interim vs. final closing, HST rebate eligibility, and assignment provisions. We review APS terms before signing and handle both interim occupancy and final closing.
Yes. VMC has become a major condo investment area with TTC subway access and ongoing high-rise development. We handle assignment purchases, end-user closings, and investor-side transactions for VMC condos. Investor-side considerations include rental restrictions in declaration documents, HST self-supply rules if you’re not living in the unit, and assignment-related taxes that can apply if you sell before final closing.
Non-resident purchases of residential property in Ontario are subject to the Non-Resident Speculation Tax (currently 25 percent), which applies to foreign nationals, foreign corporations, and taxable trustees on top of the standard Ontario land transfer tax. Source-of-funds documentation is required under FINTRAC rules. Cross-border tax planning may also apply for clients with U.S. ties. Our cross-border practice handles these issues regularly.
Yes. We draft and review commercial leases for Vaughan business owners and landlords across major commercial corridors (Highway 7, Highway 400, Major Mackenzie Drive, Woodbridge Avenue, and the Weston Road industrial corridor). We also handle landlord-tenant disputes, lease enforcement, and commercial property purchases. Commercial work involves York Region zoning and the standard provincial framework.
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