by Howard Nightingale | May 9, 2023 | Federal Court Legislation, Real Estate Law
Is home ownership just a distant dream in today’s market? If you feel that way, you’re not alone. For many Canadians, factors like high real estate prices, which require saving a substantial down payment and having a high income to qualify for a mortgage, as well as... 
by Howard Nightingale | Mar 29, 2023 | Real Estate Law
The Underused Housing Tax Act was passed in 2022. It’s the first federal statute designed to discourage foreign ownership of vacant Canadian real estate properties. The Act imposes an annual tax of 1% on the value of residential property located in Canada owned,... 
by Howard Nightingale | Feb 16, 2023 | Family Law, Wills & Estates
Recent changes to the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA) that affect marriage and divorce In Ontario, it used to be that if you made a Will prior to being married, it would be revoked (or invalidated) upon marriage. Not anymore. Bill 245 Accelerating Access to Justice... 
by Howard Nightingale | Jan 16, 2023 | Corporate/Commercial, Family Law, Real Estate Law
Hello 2023! At HNPC, we welcome the new year by continuing to help our clients adapt to electronic signing of all legal documents in the areas of Family Law, Corporate/Commercial and Real Estate Law other than certain types of mortgages, wills and estates. The... 
by Howard Nightingale | Dec 12, 2022 | Family Law, Real Estate Law
If you’re in a common-law relationship, what happens to your property and benefits if you separate, or if one of you dies? How do you settle your debts? Who will care for your children? To help you with this, here are some of the most frequently asked questions: 1....