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2009
By Brian Madigan LL.B. There are several important aspects of the blog post. First, of course, is the challenge to write the post in the first place. I have a variety of topics and generally stick to markets, finance, economics and law related to real estate. I receive at least 25 questions weekl...
10/31/2009
Seller Escapes Liability for False and Misleading Disclosure Statement By Brian Madigan LL.B.This was a case heard in the Supreme Court of British Columbia and it involved the Property Condition Disclosure Statement.Briefly, the plaintiff as purchaser acquired a condominium unit for $133,000 bu...
10/30/2009
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The Use of Surveys for Subdivisions in Ontario By Brian Madigan LL.B.Ontario Land Surveyors are called upon to prepare three kinds of surveys for the division of property by subdivision:1) M-Plan,2) Registered Plan,3) Condominium PlanUpon registration in the Land Registry Office, these surveys ...
10/29/2009
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Business Partners ~ The Key to Success By Brian Madigan LL.B.Many entrepreneurs and small business owners frequently search for the key to success. The answer is often quite simple: get the right business partners.There are two types of partners:1) external, outside partners, and2) internal, in...
10/28/2009
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Steps in the Process of Preparing a Survey By Brian Madigan LL.B.When an Ontario Land Surveyor prepares a Surveyor's Real Property Report, there are certain basic steps that must be followed:Research · a search of title of the subject lands · a search of title of the abutting properties · a sea...
10/27/2009
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October 2009 Mortgage Rates By Brian Madigan LL.B.Interest rates are at an all time low. Have a look at the posted rates and the preferred rates. The Bank of Canada prime is 0.25%.Now, might be the time to lock-in, or at the very least secure a pre-approved mortgage commitment.TERM.....POSTED.....
10/27/2009
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The Four Basic Types of Surveys in Ontario By Brian Madigan LL.B.Ontario Land Surveyors are called upon to prepare four basic types of survey:"1)Plans of Subdivision (M-Plan, Registered Plan, Condominium Plan) Upon registration in the Land Registry Office, these surveys divide property into lot...
10/26/2009
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Ontario Land Surveyor's Real Property Report Explained By Brian Madigan LL.B.A Surveyor's Real Property Report is a graphical representation demonstrating the location of all visible public and private improvements in relationship to the boundaries of the property. It is a plan or illustration ...
10/26/2009
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The Seller Property Information Statement in Ontario By Brian Madigan LL.B. A friend and colleague, Bob Aaron writes for the Toronto Star. Here's a link to his recent post about the use of the SPIS document http://www.yourhome.ca/homes/columnsblogs/article/713888--honesty-won-t-resolve-disclosu...
10/25/2009
The Review of Practices and Procedures ~ Toronto Community Housing Corporation By Brian Madigan LL.B. The Toronto Community Housing Corporation announced that it would have a review of its practices and procedures in the wake of the death of Al Gosling. You will recall that Al Gosling was the e...
10/24/2009
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