Based on 340+ reviews
A property transfer changes registered ownership without a typical purchase or sale. Toronto owners may need one when adding a spouse, gifting property, settling an estate, or changing ownership after separation. The reason for the transfer matters because it can affect tax, mortgage, and title requirements.
Our lawyers review the transfer documents, search title, identify registered interests, obtain required mortgage information, prepare registration materials, and calculate closing adjustments where needed. We use Ontario’s electronic land registration system and address requisitions before registration when issues arise.
You receive an explanation of the work before signing, because a transfer can have lasting consequences. John Zinati leads our real estate team. Book a no-obligation conversation with a lawyer about your circumstances.
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Our fixed closing cost for a residential property transfer is $999* + tax, because predictable legal fees matter when ownership is changing. This fee excludes land transfer tax, government registration fees, and disbursements. Your quote identifies transaction-specific disbursements before you commit.
You pay nothing until closing, so legal work does not require an upfront payment. We have served Toronto and Ontario real estate clients for 25+ years, with a closing process built around timely document review and clear reporting.
When you call, you can discuss the transfer with a lawyer, receive a fixed quote, and decide whether to proceed without obligation.
Based on 340+ reviews
Professional title searchers, rather than clerks, examine the registered title because ownership changes can expose easements, liens, and other interests that must be understood before documents are registered.
Our team has closed over 25,000 real estate deals without a title claim because title review, requisitions, and registration details are treated as central closing work, not administrative afterthoughts.
You speak directly with a lawyer when you book because a family transfer, estate matter, or ownership change may require context before the documents and closing steps can be properly scoped.
Clients have given the firm a 4.9/5 rating from 340+ reviews because they value clear explanations, responsive closing coordination, and a team that keeps the legal work visible.
We prepare and register the electronic transfer needed to change ownership. The registered names, legal description, capacity of each party, and supporting statements must align because errors can delay registration or leave uncertainty on title.
We review mortgages, liens, and other registered charges affecting the property. Where a charge must be paid out or assumed, we seek the relevant lender information and explain the steps needed before title can be transferred.
We handle transfers involving spouses, adult children, and other family members. We review the stated purpose, ownership structure, and any available supporting documents because a gift, separation arrangement, or estate-related transfer can require different treatment.
We review land transfer tax implications and prepare appropriate closing adjustments when applicable. In Toronto, provincial and municipal land transfer tax can both apply, so the exact amount depends on the facts and is calculated before closing.
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Homes closed
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Title Claims
A lawyer discusses the proposed property transfer, the parties, the reason for the change, and any known mortgage or estate issues. This early review helps identify documents and timing considerations before work begins.
We collect available ownership, mortgage, identification, and supporting documents. Professional title searchers examine the parcel register and legal description, while the lawyer reviews ownership and registration requirements for the proposed change.
Our team reviews charges, lender requirements, tax implications, and other title matters. We raise or respond to requisitions where appropriate, because issues should be addressed before electronic registration is submitted.
We explain the transfer and related closing documents before signatures are obtained. Remote signing is available across Ontario where suitable, while identification and signing requirements are handled carefully for the specific transaction.
We submit the transfer for electronic registration, complete agreed funds arrangements, and report on registration. If a lender discharge or post-closing document remains outstanding, the file is monitored until the required follow-up is complete.
Please feel free to contact us directly by phone or email at the number or email below or complete this information form and we will be happy to get back to you.
Tel: 416-321-8766
Fax: (416) 321-8267
Email: john@zinatikay.com | info@zinatikay.com