“But there wasn’t time”…… When it comes to the biggest purchase in your life – Make Time

“But there wasn’t time”…… When it comes to the biggest purchase in your life – Make Time

A common occurrence we see in our Nova Scotia law firm is buyers who have a complaint about their new home AFTER the deal is closed. Unfortunately, it’s often a complaint that falls squarely within the buyers due diligence conditions, which they waived during the purchase process. Most often, the excuse is that there “wasn’t time” to arrange for the proper tests, inspections etc. within the condition timeframe.

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Why Do I Have to Hire a Lawyer to Buy or Sell Land in Nova Scotia?

Why Do I Have to Hire a Lawyer to Buy or Sell Land in Nova Scotia?

We regularly help clients from other provinces in Canada and even other countries, buy and sell land in Nova Scotia. Often the clients are frustrated with the process and in particular the idea that they even need to hire an actual lawyer to complete the transaction.  I find myself thinking, “You’re not in Kansas anymore.”

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