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A plain‑language guide to buying your first home in Ontario

From the conditional period to closing day — a practical walkthrough of what your real estate lawyer actually does for you.

By Perry Benipal

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Buying a first home in Ontario is a sequence of decisions, not a single event. This article walks through the role of your real estate lawyer from the moment an agreement of purchase and sale is signed to the day you receive your keys — with particular attention to the steps that first‑time buyers most often misunderstand.

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The conditional period

Title searches and off‑title investigations

Mortgage instructions and the lender’s solicitor

Closing day

After closing


The information on this page is provided for general interest only and does not constitute legal advice. Every matter is unique. For advice on your specific circumstances, please contact the firm.

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