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Buying a home is one of the largest purchases of your life. From negotiating an offer to closing the deal, our lawyers are here to give you professional advice. Make sure you’re protected with good legal advice.

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Negotiating an offer

Before buying or selling a home, decide if you want to use a Realtor. Realtors help with viewing, listing on MLS, and negotiating offers. While they handle most routine negotiations, consult a lawyer if you encounter unusual situations or feel uncertain. You can make your offer subject to lawyer approval, but once you accept an offer, it becomes a binding contract that your lawyer cannot change.

What is a Title?

A property title identifies the legal owner of a home or condominium and includes details like the legal description and any liens or caveats. In Manitoba, titles are electronic and managed by Teranet Manitoba on behalf of the province.

Do I need a survey certificate?

A survey certificate is essential when buying property to confirm that the property’s boundaries match its legal description. A surveyor can also check if any structures encroach on neighboring properties, helping avoid potential disputes.

Not using a Realtor?

While you’re not required to use a Realtor in Manitoba, going without one means assuming more risk. If you choose to buy or sell on your own, it’s advisable to consult a lawyer to draft or review the offer to ensure it meets legal standards.

What to do once the contract is negotiated?

Once the offer is finalized, give your lawyer a copy of the contract. Your lawyer will prepare the transfer documents and handle any legal obligations. If you’re getting a mortgage, provide the bank with the offer and lawyer’s information to ensure the mortgage funds are available on possession day.

Easy Explanations

What is a Surveyor's Certificate?

A legal document prepared by a Manitoba Land Surveyor which shows the exact dimensions and positions of the land and buildings on a particular property. It reports any encroachments onto or from adjoining properties.

What are Mortgage Instructions?

These are the instructions that the lawyers receive outlining the terms of the mortgage, including interest and principal and instructions on how to register the bank’s interest on title.

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Do You Actually Need Probate in Manitoba?

Your mother passed away in February. She left a will, named you executor, and the estate is about what you expected: the house in River Heights, a chequing account at the credit union, a small GIC, and her car. You bring the will to the bank, expecting them to release the account. Instead, the person across the desk asks whether you have “the grant of probate.” You were sure Manitoba got rid of probate years ago. So why are you being sent to court?
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Living Together in Manitoba: When Does “Mine” Become “Ours”?

A Winnipeg couple buys a house. The mortgage and the title go in one partner's name, maybe because of credit, maybe because the down payment came from one side of the family. The other partner pays half the bills for years, helps with renovations, treats the place as home. They never get married, because marriage was never the point.
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Starting Fresh: Why Your Separation Requires a Legal “Clean Up”

The end of a marriage involves decisions that come fast and feel endless, such as where to live, how to divide finances, what to tell the kids, how to move forward. Updating legal documents rarely makes the top of the list. But in Manitoba, a separation without a legal clean-up can leave you exposed in ways that most people don't discover until it's too late.
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