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2025 Ottawa Real Estate Market: Year in Review As 2025 comes to a close, the Ottawa real estate market has demonstrated a blend of stability, modest growth, and emerging shifts in supply and demand dynamics. Unlike the rapid price increases of the pandemic years, this year’s data points to a more balanced market where price […]

The Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST) is an new consideration for Ontario real estate transactions, yet many buyers and sellers only learn about it after signing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS). Introduced by the Ontario provincial government to help cool housing demand from foreign purchasers, the NRST currently applies at a rate set by […]

This is a new post in our series related to understanding the Ontario OREA version of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (“APS”). This is Form 100 or 101. Please make sure to review the other posts already completed for this series.  Before we start, a disclaimer. HST is a complex and highly contextual area […]

This is another post in our series related to understanding the Ontario OREA version of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (“APS”). This is Form 100 or 101. Please make sure to review the other posts already completed in this series.  In Ontario, many residential homes include rental items that are not owned outright by […]

In Ontario’s fast-paced real estate market, it’s quite common for homeowners to want to buy and sell their homes on the same day. Coordinating both transactions to close together can be convenient and financially efficient on the surface—but it also comes with unique challenges. Understanding both the rewards and risks of same-day closings can help […]

In Ontario, when you own land, you generally own not only the surface—the land you see and build on—but also what’s beneath it (subsurface rights) and sometimes what’s above it (air rights). However, these rights can be separated and dealt with independently. The division of land into surface and subsurface rights plays a significant role […]

On May 11, 2022, the City of Ottawa established a Vacant Unit Tax (By-law No. 2022-135), a measure aimed at addressing housing affordability and promoting the efficient use of residential properties. If you own residential property in Ottawa, this tax may affect you. Each year, property owners are required to submit an annual property declaration […]

When an individual passes away and leaves real estate in Ontario, the process of selling that property differs from a standard real estate transaction. If you have been appointed as an estate trustee (also known as executor or personal representative), it is essential to understand the probate requirements in order to fulfill your duties as […]

As of August 2025, Ottawa’s housing market continues to exhibit steadiness and resilience, with moderate price growth and an expanding supply that’s providing a balanced environment for buyers and sellers alike. Market Snapshot (July–August 2025) Prices Sales & Inventory Buyer & Seller Trends Inventory is rising both year-over-year and relative to the 5-year average, signaling […]

When life takes an unexpected turn, having the right legal documents in place is essential. A Power of Attorney (POA) for property is an essential document for real estate transactions, especially when selling a house. What Is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants another person, the […]