You can retain legal services at any time, even before signing an offer to purchase a home. While your realtor will assist you in the drafting of the agreement of purchase and sale for a home, you can always approach a lawyer prior to signing any agreement.

Perhaps the most important consideration when choosing a lawyer is a sense of comfort. Referrals from family, friends, your realtor and other advisors can be helpful in this regard. You will have many questions throughout the buying process and it is important to know that your lawyer is an available and trusted advisor who has the expertise to answer all your questions.

You may wish to obtain several quotes before retaining a lawyer. All quotes should include legal fees as well as the cost of necessary expenses paid on your behalf, plus applicable taxes. At the Bonaventure Legal Centre, our team takes pride in making you aware of all possible expenses which may arise on the closing of your transaction, including oil and propane adjustments, property and water tax adjustments and holdbacks, and surveying costs. You also have the advantage of having access to our lawyers by telephone, facsimilie and e-mail, and you can be secure in the knowledge that our lawyers have primary carriage of your transaction.