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Real Estate Law Firms in City of Toronto, Ontario

902 law firms.

What does a real estate lawyer in Toronto do?

A Toronto real estate lawyer handles the legal side of buying, selling, and refinancing property. That means reviewing the agreement of purchase and sale, running a title search, arranging title insurance, and completing the closing so that ownership passes cleanly and the mortgage money is released. On a purchase they confirm there are no liens or unpaid taxes registered against the home; on a sale they prepare the transfer and pay off the existing mortgage. Because a Toronto property is registered to the city's land registry office, the deed and mortgage are filed electronically rather than over a paper counter.

What does it cost to close on a Toronto property?

Toronto buyers pay two land transfer taxes, not one. Anyone buying in Ontario pays the provincial Land Transfer Tax, due when the transfer is registered. Toronto is the one Ontario municipality that adds its own Municipal Land Transfer Tax on top, charged by the City on nearly every property sold within its boundaries. Both climb with the purchase price, so together they're often the single biggest closing cost. Keep those taxes separate from two other line items: the legal fee, which is the charge for the lawyer's work, and disbursements, which are out-of-pocket costs the lawyer pays for you, such as the title search, title insurance, and registration charges. A clear quote breaks all three out.

How does a Toronto closing work, and are there rebates for first-time buyers?

Closings in Ontario are handled electronically. Your lawyer and the seller's lawyer sign a registration agreement, then register the transfer and any new mortgage through Ontario's Electronic Land Registration System using the Teraview software, usually without meeting at a table. The money moves the same day the documents register. First-time buyers get relief on both taxes: the province offers a Land Transfer Tax refund of up to $4,000, and the City of Toronto offers a separate Municipal Land Transfer Tax rebate of up to $4,475. You have to qualify for each, and your lawyer usually claims them at registration.

How do you choose a real estate firm in Toronto?

Look for a firm that closes residential deals in your part of the city week in and week out, gives you a written quote splitting legal fees from disbursements and taxes, and picks up the phone when a closing gets tight. Whether you're buying a condo downtown, a semi in East York, or a house in North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, or York, the steps are the same, though a firm that works across the amalgamated city knows the local quirks. Ask whether an actual lawyer, not just a clerk, reviews your file. Before you retain anyone, confirm the lawyer is licensed and in good standing through the Law Society of Ontario. Browse the real estate law firms in Toronto below.

360 Law Professional Corporation is a small law and notary practice based in Toronto, Ontario. It handles contract drafting and review, incorporation and startup services, wills and powers of attorney, real estate clo…

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6ix Estates LLP

2 lawyers

6ix Estates LLP is a Toronto boutique law firm serving Ontario clients in residential and commercial real estate, wills and estates, family law contracts, and business law for small and medium-sized organizations. Bot…

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A. John Hodgins Barrister

1 lawyer · Est. 1990

A. John Hodgins Barrister is a sole practitioner law office in Etobicoke, Ontario, practising since 1990. The firm focuses on family law, including separations, divorce, custody, and support matters, as well as wills,…

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AAA Law LLP

4 lawyers

AAA Law LLP is a Toronto law firm offering trial and litigation, family law, and Canadian immigration services, along with employment law, personal injury, and criminal defence work. It was founded by Abdalla Ali Al-B…

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Aaron Meng Law Professional Corporation is a Toronto-based litigation firm established in 2018, with a foundation in corporate, commercial, and real estate law. It represents individuals and businesses across the Grea…

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Aaron Miller Law

1 lawyer

Aaron Miller Law is a West Toronto boutique firm founded by principal lawyer Aaron Miller, serving small-to-medium size businesses and executive-level employees across the GTA and southern Ontario. The firm practises …

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Abby Vimal Professional Corporation is a sole-practitioner law firm in Etobicoke serving the Greater Toronto Area. It handles real estate transactions, wills and estates, and family law matters, and offers virtual app…

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AbdiLaw is a North York law firm founded by Hamid Aren Abdi in 2024. It handles immigration and refugee matters, family law, real estate, and wills and powers of attorney, and offers services in English and Farsi.

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Abel Law

2 lawyers

Abel Law is a full-service law firm with offices in downtown Brampton and Etobicoke, serving the Greater Toronto Area. It practices family and divorce law, and general practice areas including real estate, wills and e…

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Abi Singam Law Professional Corporation is a law firm in Scarborough, Toronto, led by principal lawyer Abi Singam. It handles real estate transactions, wills and estates, family law, and business matters, and offers a…

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Accord Law Professional Corporation is a Toronto real estate, immigration, and wills and powers of attorney practice serving the Greater Toronto Area. It is led by Angat Saini, who also has over a decade of experience…

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Acikgoz Law

1 lawyer

Acikgoz Law is a solo legal practice based in North York, Toronto, run by lawyer Cemal Acikgoz. The practice covers criminal and quasi-criminal defence, family law, immigration, real estate, and civil litigation.

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Acquaviva Law

1 lawyer

Acquaviva Law (Aurelio E. Acquaviva Professional Corporation) is a North York firm led by Aurelio Acquaviva that focuses on Italian succession and property law for clients with legal matters connected to Italy.

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Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP

21 lawyers · Est. 2018

Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP is a Toronto litigation boutique founded in 2018 that serves clients across Canada and internationally. Its lawyers handle commercial, administrative, employment, insurance, and estate litig…

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Adam Silverberg Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2024

Adam Silverberg Law is a Toronto sole practice founded in early 2024 by Adam Silverberg. It offers services in civil litigation, estate litigation, real estate, corporate and commercial matters, and wills and estates,…

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Addo Law Professional Corporation is a client-focused law firm with offices in Toronto and Ottawa, practicing civil litigation, family law, construction law, and real estate law, including real estate litigation and t…

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ADS Law Professional Corporation has offices in Mississauga and Toronto and serves clients across Ontario in person or remotely. It focuses on real estate, corporate, wills and estates, family law, and civil litigatio…

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Advent Legal

1 lawyer

Advent Legal Professional Corporation is a Scarborough-based real estate law firm founded by Zamir Alakozi. It handles residential and commercial real estate purchases, sales, and mortgage transactions, including bank…

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AFA Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2019

AFA Law is a boutique law firm located in Commerce Court West in downtown Toronto's financial district. The firm provides legal advice in commercial real estate law, corporate and commercial law, and wills, trusts and…

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AGI Law

1 lawyer

AGI Law is a North York, Toronto estate, tax, and real estate planning law firm founded by Ardalan Ghassemi. It works with clients and other professionals across the stages of wealth foundation, expansion, and preserv…

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Agnes Law

1 lawyer

Agnes Law is a general practice law firm with offices in Vaughan and Scarborough, Ontario. Led by owner and principal lawyer Agnes K Varkeychen, the firm handles real estate, family law, business law, immigration, wil…

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Agueci Calabretta

8 lawyers · Est. 1983

Agueci Calabretta is a boutique Ontario law firm based in Toronto that specializes in debtor/creditor law, with a particular focus on mortgage enforcement for financial institutions. Founded in 1983 by Joseph Agueci a…

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Ahangama Law Professional Corporation is a Toronto firm founded in 2017 and led by principal lawyer Anoshan Ahangama, offering legal and paralegal services to individuals, families, and businesses across the Greater T…

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Aila Makooli, Barristers and Solicitors is a Toronto immigration law practice that also handles real estate and business matters for individuals and companies. The firm screens each client for eligibility before takin…

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