Based on 340+ reviews
Title insurance is a policy that may protect an owner or lender against certain title-related losses. A title insurance lawyer in Toronto can explain whether it suits a purchase, refinance, or title transfer, including transactions involving older homes, condos, or private mortgages.
Our lawyers review the agreement of purchase and sale, parcel register, lender instructions, and relevant title issues. We assess policy options, raise requisitions where needed, arrange coverage, and record the closing through Ontario’s electronic land registration system. John Zinati leads the firm.
Coverage depends on the policy wording and the facts found during review. Every transaction differs, so book a conversation with a lawyer to receive a clear explanation and a fixed quote with no obligation.
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Our legal fee for residential purchases, sales, mortgage refinancing, and title transfers is a guaranteed $999* + tax. It excludes land transfer tax, government registration fees, and disbursements. We provide a quote that itemizes transaction-specific disbursements before you commit, because title insurance premiums and registration-related costs can vary.
There is nothing to pay until closing. For 25+ years, Zinati Kay has served Toronto and Ontario real estate clients with a practical closing process. When you call, you can speak directly with a lawyer, receive a fixed quote, and decide whether our approach fits your transaction.
Based on 340+ reviews
Our team has closed over 25,000 real estate deals without a title claim because professional title searchers, rather than clerks, examine title records and lawyers review issues requiring legal judgment. That review helps identify questions early enough to address them before closing.
You speak with a lawyer when you book because title insurance choices should be explained in relation to your agreement, financing, and property record. A lawyer can clarify what the policy may cover, what searches reveal, and where further investigation is appropriate.
Our team coordinates documents, lender requirements, insurance instructions, and registration because a closing has several connected steps. Clear task tracking helps avoid preventable gaps when Toronto buyers face a set closing date or a busy spring or fall market.
Clients have given Zinati Kay a 4.9/5 client rating from 340+ reviews because they receive straightforward communication about their transaction. We explain the documents, identify decisions that need your input, and provide a clear route to speak with a lawyer.
We review proposed owner and lender policy terms against the transaction because coverage, exceptions, and insured parties matter. We explain the purpose of the policy, the premium shown for closing, and any title issue that may need separate legal attention.
We confirm the lender's title insurance instructions and arrange the required documentation because mortgage funding depends on meeting those instructions. The lender's policy protects the lender's interest, while an owner policy, if obtained, serves a different purpose.
We examine the parcel register and supporting records for registered interests because easements, liens, and other entries can affect ownership or use. For older Toronto homes, we also consider whether boundary or access questions call for further review.
We review the condo status certificate, title information, and insurance requirements where relevant because a condominium purchase combines unit ownership with shared-property obligations. This is also useful for downtown closings handled through our CityPlace signing office.
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You speak with a lawyer about the property, closing date, financing, and whether owner or lender coverage is being requested. We explain the scope of work and provide a fixed quote, including identified disbursements, before you decide to proceed.
We review the agreement, mortgage instructions, parcel register, and available property documents because each can affect coverage or closing requirements. We identify missing information and determine whether a registered title issue requires a requisition or further records.
Professional title searchers conduct title examinations, while the lawyer assesses legal issues and policy suitability. This process discipline helps identify matters needing attention before funds move, rather than leaving avoidable questions until the scheduled closing date.
We review the transfer, mortgage, statement of adjustments, and insurance documents with you before signing. Remote signing is available across Ontario where appropriate, because many clients need a practical option when they cannot attend a signing office.
We coordinate funding, register the transaction electronically, and send reporting documents after closing. We also provide the registered documents and policy information available for your file, so you know what was completed and what records to retain.
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