Real estate represents the single greatest source of wealth for Canadians and Canadian businesses. It is complex with long standing historical roots. We will examine the agreement of purchase and sale which is the foundation of every real estate transaction, what should be in it, how it should be drafted and why, how it is completed and what remedies are available for its breach. Other issues which will be examined include the two systems of land registration, real estate agents duties, mortgages and other security, development related issues, leases, easements, title insurance, fraud and solicitor’s opinions.
